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ALD Online 2020 Women in STEM Organisations: 3 Women in STEMM Australia

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Women in STEMM Australia

Location: Australia

Women in STEMM Australia is a not-for-profit association for women in STEM, who advocate for gender equity and equality. They run a blog where STEM leaders talk about their careers and thoughts on diversity and inclusion, and profile Australian Women in STEM. They also have a list of groups they collaborate with and advise, in particular other women in STEM organisations.

You can follow their work here:

Twitter: @WomenSciAUST
Facebook: facebook.com/womeninscienceaustralia
Instagram: @womeninstemmau
LinkedIn: Women in STEMM Australia
Website: womeninscienceaust.org

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ALD Online 2020 Women in STEM Advocates: 2. Vic Jack

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Vic Jack

Location: New Zealand

Vic runs her own recruitment and human innovation agency, Maslow, which supports women in the tech industry, and in 2020, co-founded Actualise which has recently launched an online careers planning tool Actualise.me. Vic also runs a podcast to celebrate female heroines in tech.

You can follow her work here:

Twitter: @vicjacktweet
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/vicjack
GitHub: vicjack
Website: maslow.co.nz/podcast

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ALD Online 2020 Women in STEM Organisations: 2. TechWomen

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TechWomen

Location: New Zealand

TechWomen was formed by a group of ICT and tech professionals who are focused on addressing the shortage of women in tech. They inspire girls, support the growth of women in tech roles, and help develop policy to improve diversity in the workplace, supported by NZTech. They manage a community of 800 members, run Mentoring Circles and events such as ShadowTech Days.

You can follow their work here:

Twitter: @TechWomenNZ
Facebook: facebook.com/TechWomenNZ
Instagram: @techwomennz
YouTube: NZ Technology Industry Association
Website: techwomen.nz

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ALD Online 2020 Women in STEM Advocates: 1. Dr Mahsa Mohaghegh

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Dr Mahsa Mohaghegh

Location: New Zealand

Mahsa is a Senior Lecturer and Director of Women in Tech in the School of Computer, Engineering, and Mathematical Sciences at Auckland University of Technology. In 2020, she was awarded the Massey University Distinguished Alumni Award, also received the Champion Award of the YWCA Equal Pay in 2019, and won in the category Emerging Leader, Westpac Women of Influence Awards in 2013. She also founded She Sharp, a network aiming to increase diverse representation in tech through events, networking and workshops.

You can follow her work here:

Twitter: @Mahsabanoo
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/mahsamohaghegh
ResearchGate: Mahsa Mohaghegh
Website: shesharp.org.nz

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ALD Online 2020 Women in STEM Organisations: 1. Nanogirl Labs

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Nanogirl Labs

Location: New Zealand

Nanogirl Labs aims to inspire and engage kids with STEM through live experiences and school activities. Created by nanotechnologist and engineer Dr Michelle Dickinson, and co-founded with Joe Davis, Nanogirl Labs encompasses a video series, live theatre show and a book of science recipes The Kitchen Science Cookbook. Dr Michelle Dickinson also presents an educational science show called Breaking It Down.

You can follow their work here:

Twitter: @NanogirlLabs
Facebook: facebook.com/nanogirllabs
Instagram: @nanogirllabs
YouTube: Nanogirl – STEM activities for kids
Website: nanogirlslab.com

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