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Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) stories - Page 13

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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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$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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.