Tag: stem
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Why we need more women in tech by 2030 – and how to do it
The numbers are appalling: women make up less than 25% of the STEM (science-technology-engineering-mathematics) workforce in the United States. Data from the US National Science Foundation shows that between 2006-2014, the number of women graduating with a degree in computer science actually declined. Life and social sciences have higher rates of participation and the…
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Innovation is best way to grow economy
We are on the verge of the fourth industrial revolution. All the earlier industrial revolutions were based on commodities, be it water, steam or electronics. However, industrial revolution 4.0 is a different ball game. It is a digital revolution anchored on decommoditisation of economies. Due to its disruptive nature, this is not an…
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Only 11% of architects and engineers are women. Let’s build a new pipeline for female talent
I am a female engineer. When I introduce myself, I still get gasps or looks of surprise. This isn’t a surprise to me as women account for just 11% of employees in architecture and engineering. There are a number of reasons for this, including what has been dubbed “the pipeline challenge”, that is points all…
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A strategy that will make Canadian innovation flourish
Wal van Lierop is President and CEO at Chrysalix Venture Capital. Despite a decade of policies meant to foster entrepreneurship, Canada’s technology industry remains frail. The Conference Board gives Canada a “D” on innovation, ranking us 13th among 16 peer countries. They are surpassing Canada in income per capita, productivity and quality of social programs. Canada is…
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