Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Stories - Page 23

Kiwi Stories

Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) stories

Engineering Leadership Award won by Beca NZ MD

The honour also highlighted Beca colleagues and future talent, with two young engineers recognised and a diversity network making the finals.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 13th Nov 2019

Bright Sparks

Congratulations to all Skills Bright Sparks winners

Young innovators Agam Aharon and Adam Smith take top honours at the Skills Bright Sparks 2019 Awards for their inspiring tech solutions.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Fri, 8th Nov 2019

Data Analytics

How do we grow great engineers?

A shortage of engineers is already constraining construction, manufacturing and agriculture as firms struggle to adapt to new skills and technologies.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 25th Oct 2019

EduTech

Skills Bright Sparks finalists announced

Young Kiwis from all over the country are demonstrating a passion for environmental issues and a passion for keeping the planet safe.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 14th Oct 2019

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Company-X encourages girls to rule NZ's tech industry

There aren't too many women in STEM fields because there is an unconscious bias against women. This doesn't just come from men, but other women too.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 8th Oct 2019

EduTech

Mr Humfreez: The sheep that shows Kiwis their cold, damp homes

This isn't a living, breathing animal but a model sheep with hygroscopic horns and a nose coated in thermochromic ink.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 25th Sep 2019

Trade Me

GirlBoss Awards celebrate NZ's trailblazing young women

This year's winners hailed from all corners of New Zealand including Dunedin, Wellington, Kāpiti, Taupō, Coromandel, and Auckland.

By Sara Barker • 4 min read • Wed, 18th Sep 2019

Global Stories

Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) stories

DataCentre infrastructure

Facebook opens new data center in New Albany, Ohio

February has marked the launch of Facebook's new data center in New Albany, Ohio - but the work isn't over yet.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 12th Feb 2020

Intel

New study reveals 'huge' gender disparity in Indian businesses

Improving gender diversity in the workplace requires uniform women-friendly programs and male allies, according to a new study.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 2nd Jan 2020

Power / Energy

Motorola Solutions Foundation awards $250m to non-profits

Motorola Solutions Foundation has awarded over $10m to 250 non-profit organizations worldwide, benefiting over 2 million students and community members.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 20th Dec 2019

Unified Communications

Clear winners and losers in UFB race, research finds

New research indicates that the adoption of Ultra Fast Broadband in New Zealand has led to 'winners and losers' among businesses.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Fri, 13th Dec 2019

Data Science

The dawn of a new age: Google cracks quantum supremacy

Google's Sycamore quantum computer achieves quantum supremacy by solving a complex computation in 200 seconds, outperforming classical computers.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Thu, 24th Oct 2019

Education, Learning & Training

Infosys' global internship program earns accolades

Infosys' InStep internship program ranks top globally in Vault.com's 2020 Internship Rankings, excelling in multiple categories including tech and diversity.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 17th Oct 2019

Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics

On the front line: Perspectives from women in the tech industry

October 8 marked Ada Lovelace Day, a memorial for the first computer programmer. But it was a lot more than celebrating one woman's achievements.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Fri, 11th Oct 2019

Internet of Things

NetEvents announces Innovation Award finalists for 2019

Darktrace, Mellanox, and NetFoundry are among the finalists for the 2019 NetEvents Innovation Awards, celebrating groundbreaking advancements in technology.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Fri, 27th Sep 2019

Partner Programmes

Aruba recognises APAC partners at Channel Partner Awards

The award categories recognise a range of channel partners that have excelled in demonstrating a service excellence across key sectors.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Tue, 24th Sep 2019

Fintech

Singapore fintech festival roadshow lands in New Zealand

The festival reflects the need for industry and policy makers to collaborate to create a sustainable and inclusive future.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 12th Sep 2019

Hyperscale

Deloitte and AWS build advanced portal for Tech Girls Movement Foundation

Deloitte and AWS have developed a competition portal for Tech Girls Movement Foundation to enhance STEM participation among girls in Australia and New Zealand.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 11th Sep 2019