growing the industry Vic MacLennan growing the industry Vic MacLennan

Growing the industry: Our language

If we want a future where digital technology is accessible to everyone, we must first ensure that our language is not a barrier but a bridge. By making our industry’s language more inclusive, we not only open the doors to broader participation but also enrich our field with diverse perspectives and ideas.

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Growing the industry. No wonder we have a diversity problem!

Why do we have a diversity problem in 2024?

“There is an obvious gender imbalance in STEM study choices in our country with female students dropping from 41.5% in Year 12 to only 19.8% in higher (tertiary) education. Postgraduate and Masters/PhD show an even more dramatic decrease, with only 4.6% and 2.4% of women respectively.”

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