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Careers In STEM

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

by Jennifer Chalmers | posted in: Careers In STEM, STEM In Action, Tools for Teachers | 0
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
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Amazing Australian scientists and students recognised with Eureka Prizes
8 Oct 2021

Amazing Australian scientists and students recognised with Eureka Prizes

by Jennifer Chalmers | posted in: Tools for Teachers, Careers In STEM, STEM In Action | 0
National science awards honour school students' science communication talent and innovation and leadership of researchers. Find out about some of the most innovative and exciting scientists in Australia who were awarded a Eureka Prize. Word Count: 340 The Eureka Prizes … Continued
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Australia’s first trainee woman astronaut tells us what it takes
8 Oct 2021

Australia’s first trainee woman astronaut tells us what it takes

by Jennifer Chalmers | posted in: Careers In STEM, STEM In Action | 0
Kim Ellis Hayes is currently training to be Australia’s first woman astronaut. Find out what it takes. Learn about the process of becoming an Australian astronaut in this resource for Year 7, 8, 9 and 10 students learning about STEM … Continued
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When I Grow Up
17 Sep 2021

When I Grow Up

by Jennifer Chalmers | posted in: STEM In Action, Careers In STEM | 0
In an attempt to inspire a younger generation of females into STEM careers when they grow up, a teacher shares the story of Sally Ride, the first woman to land on the moon, ultimately inspiring the young women of today … Continued
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Bridging Gaps: Getting to the STEM career you want
31 Aug 2021

Bridging Gaps: Getting to the STEM career you want

by Jennifer Chalmers | posted in: Careers In STEM, STEM In Action | 0
Not getting the correct grades doesn't have to be a barrier for students. This article case studies three students with alternative paths to their ultimate career. This resource is best suited to senior science students or other students with an … Continued
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Dr Jaci Brown tells us what you can do with a career in maths
25 Aug 2021

Dr Jaci Brown tells us what you can do with a career in maths

by Jennifer Chalmers | posted in: Careers In STEM, Biological Sciences, Earth & Space Sciences, STEM In Action | 0
Meet mathematician and Senior Research Scientist in the Agriculture and Food Division of CSIRO, Dr Jaci Brown. In this short video, Dr Jaci Brown talks about her career pathway in maths and how she carved out a role working in … Continued
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Meet a Climate Scientist: Matthew England
16 Aug 2021

Meet a Climate Scientist: Matthew England

by Jennifer Chalmers | posted in: Earth & Space Sciences, Biological Sciences, Careers In STEM, Physical Sciences, STEM In Action | 0
Meet Matthew England. As an oceanographer and climate scientist, he is a world-leading expert in the physics of the oceans and their role in climate change. Learn how Physics, Earth Science and Chemistry all come together and are applied by … Continued
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Would you like an AI teacher?
3 Aug 2021

Would you like an AI teacher?

by Deborah Devis | posted in: STEM In Action, Careers In STEM | 0
AI teachers are a student choice This interesting resource emphasises the role of students in science. They will be shown why scientists need the opinions of students to help research AI in the classroom. Students can conduct the survey to … Continued
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Seeing science differently
29 Jul 2021

Seeing science differently

by Jennifer Chalmers | posted in: Tools for Teachers, Careers In STEM, STEM In Action | 0
We spoke to David Attenborough producer and Multi-award winner Dr Chadden Hunter to find out why science films are so important. Find out how Chadden Hunter makes his incredible science films, what inspires him, what skills he uses and why … Continued
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If you love both art and science, you can be a scientific illustrator
19 May 2021

If you love both art and science, you can be a scientific illustrator

by Jennifer Chalmers | posted in: Careers In STEM, STEM In Action | 0
What is a scientific illustrator? Observation, patience and attention to detail are skills necessary for both art and science. In Situ Science explores what it takes to be a scientific illustrator specialising in producing highly detailed and accurate images that … Continued
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