Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) stories - Page 17
Mobile malware creation is now as easy as downloading an app
Mon, 28th Aug 2017
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Mobile malware creation is as easy as downloading an app and potential criminals don't even need to write a single line of code.
Startup bringing STEM workshops to more schools with Mercedes win
Thu, 24th Aug 2017
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edutech
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social enterprise
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MindKits was established in December 2008 after seeing a lack of support for New Zealanders in learning robotics and physical computing.
Kiwi media design project, Girls in Games, celebrates its 5th birthday
Tue, 15th Aug 2017
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martech
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digital entertainment
Girls in Games, NZ's acclaimed STEM initiative, marks its 5th year inspiring young women to explore game development.
Malware in your DNA sequence data? Technically, it's possible
Fri, 11th Aug 2017
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cybersecurity
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hacking
Could hackers exploit your DNA sequence and encode it with malware? A new study from the University of Washington says yes, it's possible.
$21m Govt funding to power REANNZ innovation network for next seven years
Thu, 10th Aug 2017
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reannz
The REANNZ network will receive an extra $21 million funding over the next seven years allocated from MBIE's Strategic Science Investment Fund.
Infor announces AI assistant Coleman for CloudSuite applications
Wed, 12th Jul 2017
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Infor unveils Coleman, an AI platform enhancing CloudSuite apps with smarter, faster decision-making and efficiency boosts.
Frost & Sullivan recognizes Asia Pacific's best & brightest ICT firms
Fri, 7th Jul 2017
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uc
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ddos
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hyperscale
Asia Pacific's biggest names in technology have topped the list at the 2017 Frost & Sullivan ICT Awards, held in Singapore last night.
Infosys: How businesses can overcome the artificial barriers to AI
Mon, 3rd Jul 2017
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ai
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opinion
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stem
Roles which require emotional intelligence, imagination and human interaction will continue to be relevant and must be filled by human beings.
Dell's 'Legacy of Good' plan underscores commitment to team, society & environment
Thu, 22nd Jun 2017
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network infrastructure
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partner programmes
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supply chain
Dell showcases CSR achievements post-EMC merger with its 'Legacy of Good' plan, aiming to advance human progress.
You're Invited: Explore cutting edge edtech and pedagogy
Mon, 12th Jun 2017
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Upcoming edtech conference hopes to share insights with the education sector and connect educators with leading tech players.
Initiative gets more Kiwis pursuing engineering educations
Wed, 7th Jun 2017
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engineering
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Government investment in Engineering Education to Employment programme leads to over 500 graduates per year, a year ahead of schedule.
Remote observation tech gives classrooms an Ocean view
Wed, 7th Jun 2017
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edutech
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clean technologies
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climate change
Using tech-enabled ocean observation tools, a teacher in Hampton Hill School is bringing the science of the seas into her classroom.
Tairua School builds problem-solving skills with TaiTECH
Fri, 2nd Jun 2017
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edutech
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coding
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Tairua School launches innovation and technology academy TaiTECH, offering specialist training in construction, cookery, art, sports science, and design.
Science is alive and well in South Auckland schools
Wed, 31st May 2017
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edutech
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science
Schools in South Auckland partner with STEM sponsors for new science projects, from beehive monitoring to robotic watering systems.
Polytechnics to play key role in science skills shortage
Wed, 31st May 2017
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Lack of technical aptitude among science grads is causing a deficit of capability in the workforce, says a report by the Royal Society of New Zealand.
Intel ANZ MD Kate Burleigh throws in the towel after 20 years
Tue, 30th May 2017
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One of Intel's most noted country managers has decided to call it quits as the managing director for Australia and New Zealand (ANZ).
Was education sector shortchanged by shortsighted budget?
Mon, 29th May 2017
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edutech
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microsoft
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education, learning & training
Concerns of a lack of investment in digital fluency and funding resound around a disappointed New Zealand Education sector.
Programmer ignites students' creative spark with game design
Mon, 22nd May 2017
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gaming
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robots
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digital entertainment
Company-X programmer Marcel van de Steeg inspired Hamilton students with a game design workshop, igniting a creative spark that inspired him in return.
Nelson biology students work with scientists in the field
Mon, 22nd May 2017
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edutech
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university of otago
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cawthron institute
Nearly 200 Year 13 Biology students get hands-on science experience at the Cawthron Aquaculture Park, working with mussels and earning NCEA credits.
You're invited: Young women get to work with tech mentors
Thu, 18th May 2017
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nztech
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manukau institute of technology
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Want to encourage young women in our schools to pursue STEM and exciting careers in the tech sector? ShadowTech Day will help them meet their mentors.