STEM News
STEMAZING webinar inspires inclusion
On 25th June 2024, Alexandra Knight, Founder and CEO of STEMAZING, hosted a rich and engaging webinar, 'Inspiring Inclusion in STEM.'
UK young engineer and young technologists of year announced
An inspiring student has beaten hundreds to clinch the coveted title of UK Young Engineer of the Year in this year’s Big Bang Competition and a group of teens from Liverpool have been crowned as the first UK Young Technologists of the Year.
Lights, Camera, Action: how film places STEM women in the spotlight
What do STEM and films have in common? They produce remarkable women. The difference? Film has access to a wealth of diverse and untapped potential, showcasing people who might never have considered a career in tech or engineering.
The future of immersive technology
At the Digital Enterprise Show (DES) in Malaga, industry leaders gathered to discuss the future of immersive technologies, exploring how virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR), spatial computing, digital twins, haptic feedback systems, artificial intelligence (AI), and blockchain integration are ready and waiting to shake-up the tech landscape.
2025: International Year of Quantum Science and Technology
United Nations General Assembly declares 2025 International Year of Quantum Science and Technology (IYQ) to mark 100 years after Heisenberg, Born, and Jordan developed matrix mechanics and Schrödinger formulated wave mechanics.
How to build your own robot friend
In an era where artificial intelligence (AI) pervades every facet of life – from smart virtual assistants to self-driving cars and digital health applications – education systems are also experiencing a transformative shift.
World Bank predicts 20% economic boost by closing gender gap
Labour shortages hamper future economic growth worldwide. World Bank predicts that GDP per capita would be almost 20% higher on average if female employment were increased to be the same as men’s.
New survey to assess high-demand job skills in microelectronics
SEMI invites key industry stakeholders to participate in a survey designed to assess job skills in highest demand in Europe's microelectronics industry in 2024.
RoboThink gains praise in Parliament
RoboThink which helps children to learn coding through hands-on engineering projects, is set for expansion, following praise in Parliament for its work in helping to develop STEM skills.
SEMI University: fast-track semiconductor skills development
Aiming to help the global semiconductor industry address its talent gap by training and upskilling workers, SEMI has announced that its SEMI University learning platform now offers online course certification programmes designed to fast-track semiconductor career development.