Hannah Rowe, 16 January, 2024
A guide to STEM special days 2024
2024 is set to be a great year for immersing in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). Being an 8-year (2+0+2+4) in numerology, this year is about growth and expansion. What better time to expand in this area than by connecting with like-minded people in STEM.
The demand for STEM literacy in future occupations means STEM skills are needed more than ever in the workforce to address these complex issues now and into the future.
Five facts about the STEM workforce in Australia
- STEM education develops skills such as problem solving, creativity, and teamwork, which are required for 91.7% of new jobs over the next five years 1.
- STEM graduates have many career opportunities, as they are in high demand across various sectors and industries, and earn 31% more than non-STEM graduates on average 2.
- 75% of the fastest growing occupations require STEM skills 3.
- Between 2011 and 2016, the number of people with a university STEM degree grew by 29% 1.
- The proportion of women in STEM-qualified jobs was 15% in 2022, up from 10% in 2002 2.
There is a number of STEM special days and events happening in 2024, so here’s a handy list to fill your diary to get involved:
January
February
March
- 14th – Celebrate Mathematics on Pi Day
- 23rd - Earth Hour
- 15 - 24th - World Science Festival Brisbane
April
- 22nd - Earth Day
May
June
- 23rd - International Women in Engineering Day
- 5th - World Environment Day | Boosting Land Restoration
- 8th – World Oceans Day
July
- 1 – 5th - QUT Future You Summit
- 28th – QUT Open Day
- 14 – 15th - TSXPO
- 15 – 21st – National Reef Week
August
- 9th - International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples
- 10 – 18th - National Science Week
September
October
- 4 - 10th - World Space Week
- 25th – Australian World Teacher’s Day | Celebrating STEM education
- TBC National Bird Week | Aussie Backyard Bird Count
November
- 6th - Careers with STEM: Technology webinar
- 10th - World Science Day for Peace and Development
- 18th - Pride in STEM (LGBTQIA+ STEM Day)
- 30th – Computer Security Day
December
STEM at QUT
Studying science, engineering, technology and maths (STEM) at QUT opens a world of opportunities to achieve your full potential and forge a rewarding career.
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