Women in Technology stories - Page 17
Empowering girls towards tech about inspiration, mythbusting and education, says NZTech
Thu, 3rd Aug 2017
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The Ministry for Women in New Zealand has released a guide called Decoding Diversity to encourage girls and women into the technology field.
A brief history of Claudia Batten & her contribution to tech in NZ
Thu, 15th Jun 2017
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Batten believes that New Zealand must be part of the digital world to close the geographic divide, remain relevant, and increase its prosperity.
APAC Sophos' Nicki Dewhurst included in prestigious 'Women of the Channel' list
Fri, 9th Jun 2017
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The gender divide in IT and affiliated industries is a topic of increasing concern, but companies like Sophos are breaking the mould.
Exclusive interview: Simona Turin on Air New Zealand's digital transformation
Fri, 9th Jun 2017
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I’m still trying to figure out what is stopping girls from reaching technology because I love technology, it’s a creative process.
Gender inequality: Narrowing the gender gap through flexible working
Thu, 8th Jun 2017
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Women, during their child bearing years (25-44) earn up to 40% less than men in the same age group, regardless of whether they have children or not.
4% of CEOs & board chairs are women - Diversity, still a problem for corporate boards
Wed, 7th Jun 2017
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Still a glass ceiling: Only 4% of global CEOs and board chairs are women, Deloitte's report reveals a stark gender gap.
Exclusive interview: Elanation battles child obesity & anxiety with tech
Fri, 2nd Jun 2017
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78% of kids who search the internet for content end up frustrated, confused or anxious because that sea of content is so overwhelming.
You're Invited: Empowering young women to work with tech
Mon, 29th May 2017
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Auckland college aims to encourage girls in tech with inspirational programme #Girlsinnov8. Registration open now! #GI8 https://goo.gl/AyDjk3.
Alma mater congratulates innovative woman in tech on award
Thu, 18th May 2017
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EIT lauds alumna Aliesha Staples for clinching Young Achiever of the Year at the NZ Hi-Tech awards, heralding her VR innovations.
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.
NZ teacher using ocean-tech in classroom to present in France
Mon, 15th May 2017
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New Zealand teacher, Carol Brieseman, will discuss using ocean observation in the classroom at the Ocean Observers workshop in Brest, France.
Contracting providing opportunity to attract more women into IT
Wed, 10th May 2017
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Contracting is proving a winner for Kiwi women in IT, Absolute IT says. It tells why - and how contracting can help with gender diversity.
12 year old to bring Parliament up to code
Wed, 26th Apr 2017
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12-year-old Amelia Lockley is set to teach MPs coding, promoting digital literacy in Parliament and across New Zealand's youth.
Women in cybersecurity: Slowly but surely, change is coming
Mon, 24th Apr 2017
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Strides in diversity: Women are breaking barriers in cybersecurity, shifting the industry's gender dynamic for the better.
Wanted: Women for high-paid, diverse and exciting tech sector
Thu, 20th Apr 2017
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UK tech's clarion call for women: Lucrative roles and gender balance boost gains in diverse and thriving sector.
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.
Female scientist wins for animal skin cancer treatment
Mon, 10th Apr 2017
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CSIRO's ON platform announces winners of science and innovation competition, including Breakout Female Science award.
Renowned 'geek girl' to show Dunedin students that tech girls are superheroes
Wed, 8th Mar 2017
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otago polytechnic
Otago Polytechnic and acclaimed ‘geek girl’ Jenine Beekhuyzen are hoping to persuade Year 8 and 9 girls from Dunedin that IT is a fun career path.
Survey identifies 5 biggest barriers for women in tech – inequality remains
Tue, 7th Mar 2017
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Wage inequality, workplace gender bias and a shortage of female role models are among the main obstacles women working in tech face today.
First Women in IT scholarship awarded
Tue, 14th Feb 2017
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Otago Polytechnic awards first Women in IT scholarship, offering $1000 for every year of study. Isabel Ryan chosen as recipient.