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One year ago, Australia scrapped a key equity in STEM program. Where are we now?

One year ago, Australia scrapped a key equity in STEM program. Where are we now?

In June 2024, the Australian government ended the Women in STEM Ambassador program. The decision followed a report that urged a broader, intersectional approach to diversity in the fields of science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM). For six years, under the leadership of astrophysicist Lisa Harvey-Smith, the program contributed to research, tools and resources aimed at breaking […] … learn more→