Women In Science
Diverse role models and mentors are helping women in STEM succeed
For International Women’s Day, two University of Melbourne scientists discuss the challenges of careers in male-dominated fields and the women who inspire them
“I’ll never forget the first iceberg we saw”
University of Melbourne's Dr Kristy DiGiacomo switched goats for penguins when she travelled to Antarctica as part of a global women in STEMM leadership program
Actress, ballerina... engineer?
Engineering needs more diversity, but a University of Melbourne expert says there are almost no role models for women engineers in film and popular culture
Sustainability needs women and girls in science
For International Day of Women and Girls in Science, Professor Moira O'Bryan, University of Melbourne says science has an image problem, and it's time to fix it
Women’s participation is crucial to fight climate change
For a sustainable future, we need to bring women and girls to the forefront of the fight against climate change, says a University of Melbourne expert
A sustainable future for women in science
On International Women's Day we talk to Dr Anne-Marie Tosolini who returned to University of Melbourne after a career break to study 56 million-year-old fossils
Women in science still jumping higher hurdles
Women are playing an increasing role in science but despite progress, female students still ask dispiriting questions, says University of Melbourne expert
The importance of teaching boys about brilliant women
If we don't normalise brilliant women to girls and boys, it becomes a real problem for these women when boys become men, says a University of Melbourne expert.
My eyesight is weak, but my vision is strong
University of Melbourne PhD student Nisha Mehta was born with albinism; but with support she has overcome challenges to pursue an academic career in chemistry.
Call for a new age in science
As we mark International Women's Day, a University of Melbourne expert says peer-review processes overwhelmingly benefiting men are scientifically flawed.