Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) stories - Page 19
Microsoft Ignite NZ 2016: Breaking the rules with Dona Sarkar
Thu, 27th Oct 2016
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Dona Sarkar, head of Windows Insiders Program, founder of Fibonacci Sequins, and fashion line Prima Dona Style, speaks at Microsoft Ignite NZ 2016.
New Zealand Innovation Awards celebrates most successful homegrown trailblazers
Fri, 21st Oct 2016
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The NZ Awards attracted more than 700 entrepreneurs, innovators, businesspeople and investors at the Sky City Convention Centre last night.
OMGTech & the Ministry of Education partner to bring the best of STEM to Kiwi kids
Thu, 13th Oct 2016
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OMGTech partners with Ministry of Education to pilot initiative bringing STEM education and tech to Kiwi kids.
It's never too late to hack the classroom
Tue, 4th Oct 2016
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Attendees were inspired by world-renowned education thought leaders like John Kao, founder and CEO of EdgeMakers.
Kiwi graduates 'unemployable', expert says
Tue, 4th Oct 2016
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Kiwi graduates lacking skills for job market, says Hays. Many may have to take non-graduate roles due to skillset gaps. #graduateemployment.
STEM learning flourishes in world of flipped learning
Thu, 29th Sep 2016
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STEM education leaps ahead as teachers harness flipped learning and tech, breaking through past barriers for lively, effective classes.
Inspiring students through a passion-based curriculum
Tue, 13th Sep 2016
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The Microsoft in Education team will continue to seek out new ways for technology to connect students with their passions.
Palmerston North City Council launches Tech Challenge
Tue, 6th Sep 2016
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Palmerston North City Council has launched a new programme to encourage young people to become excited about science, technology, engineering & maths.
Call goes out for help with STEM gaming platform for girls
Tue, 30th Aug 2016
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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.
Caltex 'Fuel Your School' to raise $100,000 for STEM projects
Tue, 9th Aug 2016
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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.
'Day in the life of' tech event hopes to draw females into tech careers
Mon, 8th Aug 2016
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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.
Game-based learning to flourish, report says
Wed, 3rd Aug 2016
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The tech research company says that game-based learning enables students to experience the situation from close quarters.
CodeCamp teaching Kiwi kids coding and tech literacy
Tue, 26th Jul 2016
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CodeCamp has been thrilling Kiwi children during the school holidays this year, teaching them the basics about coding and digital literacy.
Exclusive: New initiative aims to challenge stereotypes and help girls Dream IT
Tue, 26th Jul 2016
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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.
Exclusive: IT industry called on to help girls Dream IT
Tue, 26th Jul 2016
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IT community organisation CompTIA has put the call out for those involved in IT to speak out to encourage young girls into IT.
Gamefroot: Teach kids anything through game design
Mon, 25th Jul 2016
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Gamefroot is revolutionizing game design and education with its easy-to-use platform for creating HTML5 games.
IFS opinion: Are ANZ companies doing enough to transform themselves?
Wed, 20th Jul 2016
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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.
Young Māori innovators head to Silicon Valley
Tue, 19th Jul 2016
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The students, along with chaperones, have already left for the land of innovation in California and have a big adventure ahead.
Fortinet looking for education and training partners across ANZ
Wed, 13th Jul 2016
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Cyber security firm Fortinet is seeking education partners in Australia and New Zealand to roll out its network security academy.
New initiative to boost women's participation in ANZ IT industries
Tue, 12th Jul 2016
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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.