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Discover resources and opportunities available to support women in STEM across their careers and promote gender equity.
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Conferences and events
Conferences and events can positively contribute to career progression in STEM and the advancement of scientific discovery. It is essential that these events enable and support the attendance and involvement of a diverse range of participants. STEM Women has built a collection of resources, tools, policies, examples and opportunities to assist you and your conference or event on its gender equity journey.
This collection aligns with strategic recommendation 4.1 of the Women in STEM Decadal Plan. Learn more about the decadal plan.
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Superstars of STEM
Superstars of STEM aims to smash society’s gender assumptions about scientists and increase the public visibility of women in STEM. STA started Superstars of STEM to create a critical mass of celebrity Australian female scientists and technologists - role models for young women and girls – and to work towards equal representation in the media of women and men working in all fields in STEM. Read Superstars of STEM Program Impact here.
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Women for Media
Women for Media, an initiative of the Women's Leadership Institute Australia, was established to provide journalists and event organisers with quick access to experienced and respected Australian leaders from a range of industries.
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Male Champions of Change Panel Pledge Guide
A guide on how to implement the panel pledge in the events and activities you are invited to speak at.
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500 Women Scientists
More than 20,000 women of STEM and supporters from more than 100 countries have signed in support of 500 Women Scientists, pledging to build an inclusive scientific community dedicated to training a more diverse group of future leaders in science and to use the language of science to bridge divides and enhance global diplomacy. Projects include an international database of women in STEM, resources for gender equity and a wikipeda-edit-a-thon.
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Ten Simple Rules to Achieve Conference Speaker Gender Balance
An article by Professor Jenny Martin highlighting rules to achieve balance in gender of speakers at conferences.