Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) stories - Page 13
Become a Star Wars droid engineer with littleBits
Mon, 4th Sep 2017
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Embark on a cosmic adventure with littleBits' Droid Inventor Kit, igniting young minds to craft their very own Star Wars droids.
Could 'Mr. Robot' help solve the cybersecurity skills shortage crisis?
Thu, 31st Aug 2017
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The infamous Mr. Robot garnered the equivalent of a cult following & we've seen blockbusters like 'Black Hat' give cyber security Hollywood treatment.
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.
Kiwi media design project, Girls in Games, celebrates its 5th birthday
Tue, 15th Aug 2017
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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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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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The REANNZ network will receive an extra $21 million funding over the next seven years allocated from MBIE's Strategic Science Investment Fund.
Frost & Sullivan recognizes Asia Pacific's best & brightest ICT firms
Fri, 7th Jul 2017
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Asia Pacific's biggest names in technology have topped the list at the 2017 Frost & Sullivan ICT Awards, held in Singapore last night.
Dell's 'Legacy of Good' plan underscores commitment to team, society & environment
Thu, 22nd Jun 2017
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Dell showcases CSR achievements post-EMC merger with its 'Legacy of Good' plan, aiming to advance human progress.
Remote observation tech gives classrooms an Ocean view
Wed, 7th Jun 2017
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Using tech-enabled ocean observation tools, a teacher in Hampton Hill School is bringing the science of the seas into her classroom.
Science is alive and well in South Auckland schools
Wed, 31st May 2017
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Schools in South Auckland partner with STEM sponsors for new science projects, from beehive monitoring to robotic watering systems.
You're invited: Young women get to work with tech mentors
Thu, 18th May 2017
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Listen up: Android.Lockdroid.E ransomware makes victims speak out loud
Mon, 13th Mar 2017
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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.
Australia leading the world in AI technology
Wed, 18th Jan 2017
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Australian businesses are spending big on AI technology, investing on average $6 million a year - a huge sum that is second only to the US.
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.