Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) stories - Page 18
Education Minister announces funding to draw STEM teachers
Wed, 17th May 2017
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Education Minister Nikki Kaye has announced a $5.2 million funding boost for Teach First NZ to train more teachers in STEM subjects.
Math trail sets Waikato on learning journey with bot buddy
Tue, 16th May 2017
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New educational trail enables people to recognise and be intrigued by the mathematics all around them. Opening their eyes to maths and its usefulness.
Teachers get tech for breakfast at Hutt Valley STEMM
Tue, 16th May 2017
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open polytechnic
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digital literacy
Hutt Valley teachers feasted on tech innovation with Open Polytechnic's digital learning showcase at the STEMM festival.
You're invited: Strategies for an Artificially Superintelligent Future
Wed, 10th May 2017
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digital technology
David Miller invites you to join a discussion on the future of artificial intelligence. The talk is part of the Hutt City Council's STEMM Festival.
STEMM should be backed by understanding of communication
Tue, 9th May 2017
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communication studies
Advances in tech demand new ethical leadership, says Open Polytechnic prof. Communication studies fill gaps left by STEM.
New coding kit for kids set to be a game changer
Fri, 5th May 2017
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Founder and CEO of littleBits, Ayah Bdeir says the combination of games with a tactile experience makes for an incredible learning tool.
How to make to most of Techweek 17: Part One
Mon, 1st May 2017
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A quick-start guide to planning your Techweek 17 adventures. Take a look at what Educators recommends to head along to in the first 5 days of events.
12 year old to bring Parliament up to code
Wed, 26th Apr 2017
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code club aotearoa
12-year-old Amelia Lockley is set to teach MPs coding, promoting digital literacy in Parliament and across New Zealand's youth.
Journalism education gets a seat at the Tableau
Wed, 19th Apr 2017
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Tableau forges a pioneering partnership with journalist Cheryl Phillips, launching a free data literacy course to reshape journalism education.
New learning platform broadcasts the lab into the lounge
Tue, 18th Apr 2017
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MindLabKids.com launches, transforming homes into digital labs for young minds to explore science and tech during holidays.
Hutt Valley celebrates women in tech
Tue, 18th Apr 2017
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Hutt STEMM Festival aims to inspire young women into tech careers through breakfast talks and hands-on activities. #STEMM #womenintech.
STEM degrees set students up for serious salaries
Thu, 13th Apr 2017
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careers
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tertiary education
STEM graduates earn more but are more likely to stay in the same job, says new research by Motu. They also analyze career paths for non-STEM grads.
Listen up: Android.Lockdroid.E ransomware makes victims speak out loud
Mon, 13th Mar 2017
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cybersecurity
Android users are being targeted in a new type of ransomware attack that uses speech recognition as the unlock code method.
South Island youth set to benefit from $100k investment
Wed, 15th Feb 2017
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The Government and Ngai Tahu Funds will each invest $50,000 to support a range of programmes, including skills development in STEM subjects.
Vodafone's two cents on what lies ahead for tech
Wed, 1st Feb 2017
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Vodafone forecasts a tech revolution with cyber security, AR, and diversity at the helm as it champions a more inclusive future.
We made it: The biggest Educator stories that shaped 2016
Fri, 16th Dec 2016
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education, learning & training
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techday
As far as years go, 2016 was without question a turbulent one for those in the education industry - here are the biggest stories of the year.
Govt's new online tool to help Kiwi girls & women into STEM careers
Wed, 7th Dec 2016
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The Ministry of Women launches STEM Directory, an online tool to boost female engagement in science, technology, engineering, and maths careers in New Zealand.
What the U.S election means for the tech sector
Wed, 9th Nov 2016
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As the U.S. election looms, the tech sector braces for the impact of policies by future POTUS on innovation and growth.
Careers with Code launched in New Zealand
Fri, 4th Nov 2016
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NZ launches Careers with Code mag to inspire diverse futures in tech, smashing 'nerdy' clichés, backed by Google.
CompTIA channel community celebrates growth across Australia and New Zealand
Tue, 1st Nov 2016
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CompTIA celebrates growth in Australia and NZ, with 410 premier members and over 1400 registered users in just over a year.