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23 Mar 2021

The Future of Healthcare

by Deborah Devis | posted in: Biological Sciences, Careers In STEM, STEM In Action | 0

Healthcare in the future will probably be personalised – with a lot of computing involved. This interesting interview explains how computer technology is required for genomics, and that future careers will intersect with many areas of science. It is suitable … Continued

11 Feb 2021

International Day of Women and Girls in Science 2021

by Jennifer Chalmers | posted in: STEM In Action, Careers In STEM, Tools for Teachers | 0

On Thursday 11th February 2021, the world celebrates the amazing contribution that women and girls have had to science. Watch, read and listen, and get to know the amazing Women in STEM that we have featured throughout the year. They’ve … Continued

18 Jan 2021

Indigenous Science in 2020

by Jennifer Chalmers | posted in: STEM In Action, Careers In STEM, Tools for Teachers | 0

To honour Australia's history, from 18 to 26 January, Education – RiAus will be exclusively publishing content by and about First Nations Australians. These resources will look back at our favourite pieces from 2020 and also provide new content and … Continued

16 Dec 2020

Our Favourite Resources of 2020

by Jennifer Chalmers | posted in: STEM In Action, Careers In STEM, Tools for Teachers | 0

As 2020 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. Share your favourite resources with us on social @edu.riaus on Facebook … Continued

9 Dec 2020

Jane Oppenheim and her career in science-based skincare

by Jennifer Chalmers | posted in: Chemical Sciences, Biological Sciences, Careers In STEM, STEM In Action | 0

Researcher Dr Jane Oppenheim was the 2019 Clunies Ross Entrepreneur of the Year. In this article, you will find out about her career in pharmaceuticals and in the podcast, she talks about how science has laid the basis for both … Continued

26 Nov 2020

Making robots useful in the warehouse

by Deborah Devis | posted in: STEM In Action, Careers In STEM | 0

Researchers try adding a little deep learning. This interesting research shows an example of a warehouse robot that was improved with deep learning. It is suitable for Year 7, 8, 9 and 10 students looking at how maths, engineering and … Continued

24 Nov 2020

The Great Cicada Blitz

by Deborah Devis | posted in: Biological Sciences, Careers In STEM, STEM In Action | 0

In search of the sound of the Australian summer. This article describes an interesting citizen science project to identify and classify Australian cicada species. It is suitable for Year 3-10 students learning about how the community plays a role … Continued

10 Nov 2020

Unlocking Universal secrets with AstroQuest

by Deborah Devis | posted in: Physical Sciences, Careers In STEM, Earth & Space Sciences, STEM In Action | 0

AstroQuest is calling for volunteer stargazers. This interesting article explains the citizen science project, AstroQuest. This project is suitable for years 7 and 10 Physics and Earth and Space students learning about gravity, Newtons Laws, and galaxies. Word Count: … Continued

22 Oct 2020

Honey Goes With The Flow

by Deborah Devis | posted in: Chemical Sciences, Careers In STEM, Physical Sciences, STEM In Action | 0

Honey coatings reverse the rules of viscosity. This resource is suitable for Year 7 and 8 Chemistry and Physics students learning about movement of liquids and hydrophobic forces. Word Count: 459 Plug it into the wall Drops of honey … Continued

21 Oct 2020

Electronic skin that behaves like skin

by Deborah Devis | posted in: Biological Sciences, Careers In STEM, STEM In Action | 0

New device mimics body’s feedback response This article is suitable for Yr 9 and 10 biology students learning about the artificial skin and the role of engineering in biotechnology. Word Count: 906 A concept image of electronic skin that … Continued