How Deadly Science is changing the lives of Aboriginal students
27 May 2022

How Deadly Science is changing the lives of Aboriginal students

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The theme of this year’s National Reconciliation Week – which runs from 27 May to 3 June, with events around the country – is “Be Brave. Make Change.” That brings with it an opportunity to explore the role that science, … Continued
Australia’s top health researchers highlight threat of climate change
7 Apr 2022

Australia’s top health researchers highlight threat of climate change

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The Australian Academy of Health and Medical Sciences says climate change is an urgent health priority. Today, 07 April, is World Health Day. This is celebrated annually, and each year draws attention to a specific health topic of concerns to … Continued
SHIP OF FIRSTS
1 Apr 2022

SHIP OF FIRSTS

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Australia’s icebreaker RSV Nuyina has risen to the challenges of its first Antarctic voyage, notching up an impressive list of firsts. During the 39 day voyage over 13,000 kilometres to Davis and Casey research stations, Australian Antarctic Division (AAD) personnel conducted a … Continued
What is the most important thing a scientist needs?
24 Mar 2022

What is the most important thing a scientist needs?

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What is the most important thing a scientist needs? - Lennox, age 6 Use this article to help students learn about the skills required to be a scientist and explore potential careers in science. This resource is best suited to … Continued
Eunice Newton Foote’s long-forgotten climate-science discovery
8 Mar 2022

Eunice Newton Foote’s long-forgotten climate-science discovery

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Women’s rights campaigner was the first to hypothesise that CO2 concentrations in the atmosphere would change temperature. Today, 08 March, is International Day of Women 2022, a perfect day to explore the long-overlooked but ground-breaking climate discovery of female scientist … Continued
Everyday jobs in an extraordinary place
3 Mar 2022

Everyday jobs in an extraordinary place

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The Australian Antarctic Program has just closed its recruitment process for 2022/23. Learn about just some of the amazing Antarctic STEM careers here. Use this resource to find out about STEM careers in Antarctica and consider future careers pathways with … Continued
International Day of Women and Girls in Science 2022
11 Feb 2022

International Day of Women and Girls in Science 2022

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This Friday 11th February 2022, the world celebrates the amazing contribution that women and girls have had to science. Research shows negative stereotyping and unconscious bias impacts girls’ participation in STEM at school. It also points to the benefit of … Continued
Our Top STEM resources for Virtual Learning 2022
28 Jan 2022

Our Top STEM resources for Virtual Learning 2022

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As Term 1 kicks off, we have highlighted a collection of our Top STEM education articles, activities, videos and resources for you to look through. This might help with your planning, or perhaps spark your interest and you’ll learn something new. Either way, … Continued
Our favourite STEM resources of 2021
13 Dec 2021

Our favourite STEM resources of 2021

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As 2021 and the school year comes to a close, we have gathered a collection of our favourite, and most popular, STEM education articles, activities, videos and resources for you to look through. This might help with your planning for … Continued
A letter to Year 10 students from Australia’s former chief scientist
18 Oct 2021

A letter to Year 10 students from Australia’s former chief scientist

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Australia’s Chief Scientist from 2016 to 2020, Alan Finkel, responds to a letter from a Year 10 student struggling to make a decision about her subject choices. Alan Finkel Dr Alan Finkel is a neuroscientist, entrepreneur and philanthropist. He invented … Continued