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July 18, 2018

Breaking down the Top 100 Graduate Employers 2018 report

The Australian Financial Review and GradConnection recently released their joint publication: Top 100 Graduate Employers 2018, which contains various infographics, testimonials and articles.

Tags: STEM / employment information / career event / future workforce / university

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Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid.

Albert Einstein

July 18, 2018

Health, technology and what to expect in the future

The medical needs of the human race have always been big motivators of technological advancement.

Tags: STEM / health science / future workforce / industry

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July 18, 2018

Family roots inspire career journey

To celebrate World Soil Day, we had a chat with hydrographer Seamus Feery about his study pathway and why he decided to pursue a career in the agricultural industry.

Tags: Personal Reflection / STEM / Industry / Employers

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July 18, 2018

Exploring STEM careers

Does a background in STEM mean becoming a scientist? Maybe an engineer or mathematician? We spoke to a couple of professionals to find out where STEM study has taken them.

Tags: STEM / career exploration / industry / school

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July 18, 2018

Personal reflection — Kyrstie Barcak

Is your work your passion? Mine is… but it took me a while to find and pursue it.

Tags: career change / STEM

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July 18, 2018

What’s next for STEM?

Well, I’m not embarrassed to say that I still have some questions — even after working in this area for some time (and I know I’m not alone).

Tags: STEM / Australia’s Science Channel / Networking / Employer

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A ship in a harbour is safe - but that is not what ships are built for.

John Shedd

July 18, 2018

STEM leaves some teachers (and society) seeking PD nurturing

Recent announcements that the federal government is mandating literacy and numeracy tests for graduates entering the teaching profession from 2017 have been met with relief from some and trepidation from others.

Tags: STEM / maths / teaching / NAPLAN

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July 18, 2018

Survey gains insight into student attitudes on STEM, ATARs and study

Conducted in March, the ‘Student Edge High School Survey’ looked at students’ attitudes towards STEM subjects, ATARs, homework, study environments and tutoring.

Tags: STEM / career exploration / research / Student Edge / ATAR / homework / school

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July 18, 2018

Why STEM?

Did you know that 75 per cent of the fastest-growing occupations require STEM skills? Despite this, a report by the Australian Industry Group reveals that young people in schools and universities are not acquiring the STEM skills needed for Australia’s future prosperity.

Tags: STEM / community programs

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