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

OMGTech & the Ministry of Education partner to bring the best of STEM to Kiwi kids
3D Printing

OMGTech & the Ministry of Education partner to bring the best of STEM to Kiwi kids

OMGTech partners with Ministry of Education to pilot initiative bringing STEM education and tech to Kiwi kids.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Thu, 13th Oct 2016
Kiwi graduates 'unemployable', expert says
Recruitment

Kiwi graduates 'unemployable', expert says

Kiwi graduates lacking skills for job market, says Hays. Many may have to take non-graduate roles due to skillset gaps. #graduateemployment.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 4th Oct 2016
Caltex 'Fuel Your School' to raise $100,000 for STEM projects
EduTech

Caltex 'Fuel Your School' to raise $100,000 for STEM projects

The Caltex 'Fuel Your School' initiative is back for 2016, giving NZ schools the chance to secure their share in $100,000 funding for STEM projects.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Tue, 9th Aug 2016
'Day in the life of' tech event hopes to draw females into tech careers
EduTech

'Day in the life of' tech event hopes to draw females into tech careers

Several high profile firms are taking part in Shadow Tech Day, an annual event designed to inspire female students to look at a future career in IT.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 8th Aug 2016
CodeCamp teaching Kiwi kids coding and tech literacy
EduTech

CodeCamp teaching Kiwi kids coding and tech literacy

CodeCamp has been thrilling Kiwi children during the school holidays this year, teaching them the basics about coding and digital literacy.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Tue, 26th Jul 2016
Gamefroot: Teach kids anything through game design
Gaming

Gamefroot: Teach kids anything through game design

Gamefroot is revolutionizing game design and education with its easy-to-use platform for creating HTML5 games.

By Dave Moskovitz • 5 min read • Mon, 25th Jul 2016
Young Māori innovators head to Silicon Valley
New Zealand Qualifications Authority

Young Māori innovators head to Silicon Valley

The students, along with chaperones, have already left for the land of innovation in California and have a big adventure ahead.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Tue, 19th Jul 2016

Global Stories

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

STEM learning flourishes in world of flipped learning
Microsoft

STEM learning flourishes in world of flipped learning

STEM education leaps ahead as teachers harness flipped learning and tech, breaking through past barriers for lively, effective classes.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Thu, 29th Sep 2016
Inspiring students through a passion-based curriculum
Microsoft

Inspiring students through a passion-based curriculum

The Microsoft in Education team will continue to seek out new ways for technology to connect students with their passions.

By Education Team • 2 min read • Tue, 13th Sep 2016
Palmerston North City Council launches Tech Challenge
EduTech

Palmerston North City Council launches Tech Challenge

Palmerston North City Council has launched a new programme to encourage young people to become excited about science, technology, engineering & maths.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 6th Sep 2016
Call goes out for help with STEM gaming platform for girls
EduTech

Call goes out for help with STEM gaming platform for girls

The call has gone out for Kiwis and Aussies to help with a community based gaming platform designed to encourage girls to pursue STEM-based careers.

By Heather Wright • 4 min read • Tue, 30th Aug 2016
Game-based learning to flourish, report says
TechNavio

Game-based learning to flourish, report says

The tech research company says that game-based learning enables students to experience the situation from close quarters.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Wed, 3rd Aug 2016
Exclusive: New initiative aims to challenge stereotypes and help girls Dream IT
CompTIA

Exclusive: New initiative aims to challenge stereotypes and help girls Dream IT

A new initiative from IT community CompTIA aims to challenge stereotypes and preconceived ideas and show year 7 and 8 girls tech really is cool.

By Heather Wright • 4 min read • Tue, 26th Jul 2016
Exclusive: IT industry called on to help girls Dream IT
CompTIA

Exclusive: IT industry called on to help girls Dream IT

IT community organisation CompTIA has put the call out for those involved in IT to speak out to encourage young girls into IT.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Tue, 26th Jul 2016
IFS opinion: Are ANZ companies doing enough to transform themselves?
Digital Transformation

IFS opinion: Are ANZ companies doing enough to transform themselves?

When I first saw the results of IFS's Digital Transformation Survey, I was surprised that only 50% of respondents in ANZ had a clear strategy.

By Rob Stummer • 3 min read • Wed, 20th Jul 2016
Fortinet looking for education and training partners across ANZ
Firewalls

Fortinet looking for education and training partners across ANZ

Cyber security firm Fortinet is seeking education partners in Australia and New Zealand to roll out its network security academy.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 13th Jul 2016
New initiative to boost women's participation in ANZ IT industries
IT Industry

New initiative to boost women's participation in ANZ IT industries

The IT industry isn't just a place for the boys and is in fact a great place for the girls - an initiative has been launched to promote this message.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Tue, 12th Jul 2016
CompTIA launches local initiative to encourage women into IT
CompTIA

CompTIA launches local initiative to encourage women into IT

IT offers 'endless' opportunities for women - and now CompTIA has launched a local version of its global initiative to encourage women into IT.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Tue, 12th Jul 2016