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Previous research found a preference in academia for hiring stellar female candidates over stellar male candidates for STEM jobs. A new study investigated what happens if applicants aren’t as evenly matched.
Men are harsher critics of research that reports evidence of gender bias in STEM fields, while women find it more compelling. How can we deal with the reality when we’re biased about bias?
School leavers are less well prepared to enter STEM courses at university, while many finish high school with no science study at all.
There are some simple steps government, company leaders and venture capitalists can make to help pivot Australia’s economy.
Being underrepresented in science, technology, engineering and math means women can be made to feel they don’t belong, with long-term mental health consequences.
Policies at universities and in research institutions can be changed in small and significant ways to boost the space for gender equity within the sciences.
If the continent is to grasp the science and technology revolution, then governments should take the lead in both policy formulation and implementation.
Academically advanced students from countries such as India are spending much more time studying STEM subjects. Should US kids work harder to compete?
Maths is all around us. Let children hunt for it.
Poetry is at the heart of technology. Did not Pythagoras find the connections between beautiful music and mathematics?
How a social media campaign is revealing more about the good, and bad, in the industry.
Contrary to what some think, the battle against sexism in STEM has not been won, let alone reversed in favor of women.
Despite macho career advice, it’s time for scientists – and everyone else – to understand that the point is to work smarter, not longer and to strive for a realistic and livable work/life balance.
As Australia leaves the old economy behind, the word we must embrace for the new is “nimble”.
Kids who think being good at mathematics is just a matter of God-given talent are less likely to pursue math-related fields. But research says this kind of belief is misguided.
Even citizens of gender-equal countries associate science with men. The stereotype persists, though weakened a bit in countries with more women doing science. How can we put it to bed once and for all?
A heavy focus of Bill Shorten’s budget reply speech was preparing for the future with science, technology, engineering and mathematics education. While this focus is a step in the right direction, the policies probably aren’t the right way to go about it.
More STEM education isn’t a bad thing, but if we want to safeguard our jobs from being taken by machines, we need more emphasis on the humanities.
Black male kids who start out by excelling in STEM gradually lose interest due to low teacher expectations and racial stereotyping. The result? Blacks hold only 6% of all STEM jobs.
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Professor and Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research), University of Sydney
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Australian Government Women in STEM Ambassador, Professor of Practice, UNSW
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Ph.D. Candidate in Psychology, Northwestern University
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Industry Fellow, University of Technology Sydney
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Professorial fellow, Flinders University; Australian National University
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Professor of Social Impact, University of Technology Sydney
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Distinguished Professor of Media and Communication, Queensland University of Technology
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Dean of Science, University of California, Santa Cruz
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Pro Vice-Chancellor (Academic Innovation & Change), Professor of Astrophysics, Swinburne University of Technology
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Chair of ARC Centre of Excellence for Quantum Biotechnology, The University of Queensland
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Professorial Fellow, University of Canberra
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Associate Professor of Education Policy and Psychology and 21st Century Chair, University of Arkansas
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Professor, Neurology, University of British Columbia
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Clinical Research Manager, University of Kentucky
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Professor, School of Education, Thompson Rivers University