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Essentiality of diversity in STEM education
Nadeem Ahmad, Founder and Managing Director of Templeton and Partners, discusses his thoughts on the essentiality of diversity in STEM education.
Exploring the intersection of motherhood and STEM careers
As more women balance the obligations of motherhood with professions in STEM, the confluence of motherhood and STEM careers is a subject of growing relevance.
Technology and advanced algorithms to transform diabetes management
Dr Amparo Güemes, an award-recognised woman in science and engineering, describes her research for an efficient closed-loop system for diabetes management,
First ever Saudi-Arabian woman ventures into space with AX-2 mission
The Saudi Space Commission embarked on the AX-2 mission on Sunday, which saw the first Arab female astronaut, Rayyanah Barnawi, go to space.
Gender inequality in computer science begins in early elementary-school years
Researchers find that gender inequality in computer science begins for girls as early as the third grade.
Tackling invisible careers: How to expand career options for all students
As young people start to explore their career options, it’s not uncommon for them to feel unsure about what they want to do.
International Women’s Day: Empowering women in STEM
As International Women’s Day rolls around, it’s important for women in STEM to reflect on the progress we’ve seen in these academic fields, where women are often underrepresented.
The essentiality of diversity in STEM education
Rachel Youngman, leading advocate for equality, diversity, inclusion and ethical leadership and Deputy CEO at the Institute of Physics, explores the essentiality of diversity in STEM education, particularly physics.
Why is Ada Lovelace Day so important?
Open Access Government interviews Lin Sun on the significance of Ada Lovelace Day and what it means for women around the globe.
Education: Inclusion and diversity in STEM
Cristina Querzè, Human Resources Director, Sales and Western Europe at Vertiv, explores why ensuring inclusion and diversity in STEM industries needs to begin with education.
Women’s Equality Day – How can tech companies bridge the gender gap?
Today is Women's Equality day and it is no secret that the tech industry is male-dominated or that there are still large disparities when it comes to gender representation.
The role of teachers and teacher educators in addressing the gender digital divide
Gender equality is essential to develop and sustain the capacity for sustainable development although, ironically, STEM subjects and professions see the greatest gender digital divide and especially in developing economies.
Only 25% of global senior-level positions held by women in economics
Women are noticeably underrepresented in many academic professions, with a distinct lack of women in economics – particularly in universities.
Gender equality in male-dominated fields takes continuous effort
A study analysing long-term recruitment measures for gender equality has found that they work, but require a sustained commitment for success.
STEM: Improving diversity, equity & inclusiveness
Dr David Morris, Director of the Etelman Observatory, discusses the importance of improving diversity, equity & inclusiveness, particularly in the STEM disciplines, including physics, astrophysics & astronomy.
Bringing back women to the workforce
Patrice Williams, HR Manager for Vuram, discusses how to tackle the tech gender gap and elevate women in the workforce.
Ada Lovelace Day: Tech’s most influential women share their views
In celebration of Ada Lovelace Day 2021, the top women in the tech industry talk about what the day means to them and for the wider tech world.
Why schools are failing female students for success in tech careers
Holly Smith, Senior Solutions Consultant, Databricks, explores why our current education system still falls short in helping female students navigate careers in tech.
National Coding Week 2021 – Tech experts tackle the main issues
Eight experts working across technology companies in software development, AI, public sector IT, data analytics and cybersecurity give their thoughts on the challenges and opportunities around National Coding Week.
Women’s Equality Day: Breaking the gender bias in male-dominated industries
In recognition of Women’s Equality Day 2021, a range of female industry experts draw on personal experience and offer advice to other women on gender bias in male-dominated industries.