News & Views Women in science still jumping higher hurdles The digital revolution has changed the game for women and girls in science, but despite strong progress, female students are still asking dispiriting questions.
News & Views Code Like a Girl founder Ally Watson awarded Order of Australia Medal Founder of Code Like a Girl Ally Watson has been honoured with an Order of Australia Medal (OAM) this year.
News & Views Elevate: ATSE selected as sole provider of $41 million STEM scholarship program for women A new program funded by the Australian government will award up to 500 undergraduate and postgraduate scholarships to help women in STEM.
News & Views My pathway to surgeon wasn’t easy. Diverse role models would have made the difference. Diversity doesn’t only provide role models and inspiration for the next generation it creates acceptance of non-traditional careers.
News & Views The practice of ‘untitling’ stops women being seen & recognised for the work they do “as a medical woman I see and experience untitling every day – in hospital or academic meetings, at conferences, in the media.”
News & Views A love of sharks led Amy Kirke to take science to remote communities Amy Kirke has a passion for sharks and a love for science, and she’s on a mission to share this with as many kids as possible.
Leadership Telling someone they’re good at something is more powerful than you think: Dr Melanie Finch Geoscience Dr Melanie Finch didn’t study science in high school. As such, she’s often felt behind. But she’s found confidence in words.
News & Views Professor Lidia Morawska named one of TIME’s most influential people in 2021 Professor Lidia Morawska has been named by TIME Magazine as one of 2021’s most influential people, recognised for her work in aerosol transmission of COVID-19.
Leadership Success? It comes down to perseverance: Dr Jennifer Matthews on her career in STEM “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,
Leadership Growing meat and animal products from cells: Dr Bianca Le’s work aims to change everything Growing meat from cells is an emerging means for feeding the world’s population, and Dr Bianca Le is at the forefront of this movement.
Leadership ‘I love learning and I want to make a difference’: Sonia Shah’s extraordinary career in genetics research Medical genetics researcher, Sonia Shah, says wants to use what she’s learned to make a difference in human health.
News & Views ‘Get excited about the solutions’: Dr Anika Molesworth on climate change and having the courage to act Dr Anika Molesworth knows all too well the hardships and struggles that stem directly from climate change. She’s at the forefront of change.
