science

Australia’s first ever female astronaut, Katherine Bennell-Pegg, has graduated from the European Space Agency (ESA) training program.

Dr Justine Clark is the co-recipient of the 2024 Australian Academy of Science Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Scientist award.

Fei Fei Li is one of the most prominent women in the heavily male dominated field of artificial intelligence.

Women scientists have won Prime Minister’s Prizes for Science, including quantum scientist Professor Michelle Simmons.

Last night, Dr Cathy Foley appeared on the Q+A panel to discuss how to spotlight women in STEM this National Science Week.

Gender parity in the STEM industry remains to be out of reach, despite significant growth in workplaces and in schools.

Future You, an initiative of Women in STEM Ambassador Professor Lisa Harvey-Smith, is an online resource. aimed at primary school kids.

“I personally believe it is the perseverance, not the innate ability, that matters most for a career in STEM,” says marine biologist Dr Jennifer Matthews,

On International Day of Women and Girls in Science we chat to Laura Elvery, about her book that looks at 20 female Nobel Prize winners.

Jerusha Mather is is living with cerebral palsy and advocating to improve access to medical education for people with disability.