One to note: the UK Bebras Challenge, a STEM computing competition, is now open for registrations for 2024. Thanks to the Raspberry Pi team for highlighting this one.
Tag Archives: STEM
Semiconductor skills shortages highlighted at ECTC
A special session at the recent 2024 IEEE Electronic Components and Technology Conference (ECTC), highlighted workforce challenges and showcased potential solutions. These industries are being driven by demand in areas like AI, transportation electrification, automated manufacturing, data centre growth and complexity, and IoT devices, among others. This growth has prompted substantial global investments in fabs and packaging infrastructure in Asia, ...
Gadget Book: She, DISRUPTS
We often write about AI and STEM, and here is another interesting new Gadget Book worthy of our virtual library - She, DISRUPTS.
Biboard powers Bittle X voice controlled robotic dog
The Petoi family of programmable robot dogs has a new member: an ESP32 board powered "Bittle X", which has the new feature of also being voice controlled.
Viewpoint: Connecting with graduate engineers – Tips for employers
Stewart Edmondson, CEO at UK Electronics Skills Foundation (UKESF), shares his experience of supporting more than 750 undergraduates through the UKESF Scholarship Scheme. He considers how employers can de-risk their graduate recruitment process… Ash Madni, in his recent Viewpoint piece in Electronics Weekly (26 April 2023 edition), provided interview tips for graduate engineers. He said, “after three or four years ...