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Engineering Diversity
28
Aug 2026
Gold-standard STEM program faces funding cliff despite 96% retention rate

A program described in an independent review as a “gold standard” for fostering gender equity in STEM is facing a funding cliff, despite achieving a 96% retention rate among its scholars.

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Elevate
STEM education
Women in STEM
STEM careers
 
Female students engineers in classroom
26
Aug 2026
Before I was Australia’s chief scientist, I nearly dropped out

As Australia’s former chief scientist, you might be surprised to know that I had moments at university when I wondered: Can I do this and finish my degree?

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Diversity & inclusion
STEM education
Women in STEM
 
Ms Jane Odwyer Credit Supplied
17
Aug 2026
ATSE names research and innovation leader Jane O’Dwyer as new CEO

Ms O’Dwyer, who brings more than 30 years of experience working at the intersection of research, industry and government, will begin the role on 9 November. 

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Science
Women in STEM
 
ATSE network of Fellows
8
Jun 2026
Tech and engineering leaders recognised for national and international impact

ATSE is proud to congratulate the five Fellows of the Academy who have been honoured today with awards in the Order of Australia.

Fellows
ATSE
 
Kylie Walker 2025 Official Headshot LR
19
May 2026
ATSE CEO to step down in July

Professor Kylie Walker AM has announced she will be stepping down as CEO of the Australian Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering on 9 July 2026.

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ATSE Priorities Research 10
13
May 2026
2026-27 Federal Budget Wrap

The 2026/27 Federal Budget contained welcome funding for national R&D facilities among other significant announcements for the STEM sector.

Industry & innovation
ATSE
 
Many Students Around A Table With STELR Kits
13
Apr 2026
STELR education program launches its first ever primary school science and technology kits for classrooms

The beloved STELR program is now offering educational modules and kits targeted specifically at Years 5 and 6.

STELR
STEM education
ATSE
 
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24
Mar 2026
Propel scholarship program launched at Parliament House

ATSE was delighted to officially launch the Propel: Australian Submarine Scholarship Program and formally welcome the inaugural cohort of 800+ Propel scholars.

Propel
ATSE
STEM education
 
Kylie Walker 2025 Official Headshot LR
5
Feb 2026
ATSE CEO named Flinders University Professorial Fellow

ATSE CEO Professor Kylie Walker AM has been appointed Professorial Fellow by Flinders University.

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