Science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM ) stories - Page 3
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.
STEM degrees set students up for serious salaries
Thu, 13th Apr 2017
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
IT a top earning degree for Kiwi students
Mon, 4th Apr 2016
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IT and civil engineering top earnings list for NZ grads, outpacing national median, reveals Govt data on graduate income premiums.
Hutt Valley, or Technology Valley?
Mon, 29th Feb 2016
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Expressions of interest for the 2016 Hutt STEMM festival have opened, aiming to raise awareness of technology opportunities.
More graduates completing STEM-related qualifications
Tue, 26th Jan 2016
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NZ sees surge in STEM grads, boosting vital sectors, with numbers hitting a record high in 2014, reports Tertiary Minister Joyce.
Cisco Australia employees give kids tech boost
Wed, 18th Nov 2015
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Cisco Australia employees are involved in STEM tutoring to tackle the skills shortage and boost innovation, according to the company's AUSTEM2020 initiative.
Microsoft and Code.org tap Minecraft to get kids coding
Tue, 17th Nov 2015
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Kids are being encouraged to get into coding through a game many love - Minecraft - with Microsoft unveiling an online Minecraft coding tutorial.
More than 200 schools put hand up for Caltex Fuel Your School initiative
Mon, 5th Oct 2015
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Over 200 New Zealand schools have applied for grants from the $100,000 raised by Caltex customers in the Fuel Your School initiative.
Caltex launches initiative to improve STEM in schools
Tue, 4th Aug 2015
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Caltex has launched a fundraising campaign through its Fuel Your School initiative which will see schools receive funding towards STEM activities.
Maths debacle: NZ First hits back
Thu, 4th Jun 2015
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NZ First has hit back against a new report that has criticised teachers and how maths is being taught in schools.
Educators' lack of maths skills hampering children?
Thu, 4th Jun 2015
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A new report reveals New Zealand’s Numeracy Development Project has failed to improve maths performance in schools, citing teachers' lack of basic maths skills.