Alan Finkel Archives - Education

4 Nov 2021

In Class With… Dr Alan Finkel

by Jennifer Chalmers | posted in: In Class With..., Biological Sciences, Chemical Sciences, Earth & Space Sciences, Physical Sciences, STEM In Action | 0

Get access to the biggest STEM names and brightest minds with our In Class With… series. Renewable energy powerhouse Dr Alan Finkel took on questions from school students around Australia in this exclusive In Class With… event. With questions submitted by … Continued

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

3 Mar 2020

Chief Scientist: We need to transform our world into a sustainable ‘electric planet’

by Jennifer Chalmers | posted in: Chemical Sciences, Earth & Space Sciences, Physical Sciences, STEM In Action | 0

“Make no mistake, this will be the biggest engineering challenge ever undertaken.” This article is suited to students in years 7-10 studying Chemical, Earth and Space or Physical Sciences. It links the importance of school curriculum knowledge with current and … Continued

28 Nov 2019

Alan Finkel – Australia’s hydrogen future has arrived

by Hilary Jones | posted in: Chemical Sciences, Careers In STEM, Earth & Space Sciences, Physical Sciences, STEM In Action, Sustainability | 0

With the natural resources and relationship with importers, Australia is well placed to profit from a hydrogen future, writes Australia’s Chief Scientist. Clear infographic accompanies this explanative piece that could be utilized alongside Chemical, Physical or Earth and Space Sciences … Continued