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Australian women in STEM

Australian women in STEM

  • COSMOS Magazine: Windows to the Stars
    Article & Student Activity

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    COSMOS Magazine: Windows to the Stars

    Chemical SciencesSpace SciencesSTEMTechnology

    For seven decades, the world worked to map the heavens – a massive endeavour that ran from the 19th century...

    Years 4-10
  • Jane Oppenheim and her career in science-based skincare
    Article, Career Profile & Podcast

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    Jane Oppenheim and her career in science-based skincare

    Biological SciencesCareers in STEMChemical SciencesSTEM

    Researcher Dr Jane Oppenheim was the 2019 Clunies Ross Entrepreneur of the Year. In this article, you will find out...

    Years 8-10
  • Kirsten is the astrophysicist of the future
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    Kirsten is the astrophysicist of the future

    Careers in STEMPhysical SciencesSpace SciencesSTEM

    Kirsten Banks is a rising star of astrophysics, getting people excited about the universe and the importance of combining contemporary...

    Years 5, 7 & 9-10
  • Opinion: Five factors that will hold back diversity in STEM in the future, and how to overcome them
    Article & Professional Learning

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    Opinion: Five factors that will hold back diversity in STEM in the future, and how to overcome them

    STEM

    The quest for diversity in Australian STEM faces some big challenges in the coming years, write Astha Singh and Kristin...

    Years
  • A small history of the microbiome
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    A small history of the microbiome

    Biological SciencesSTEM

    Every year on June 27, World Microbiome Day is a chance to showcase what microbes are and their importance in...

    Years 8-12
  • The possible reason girls are less likely to pick STEM careers
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    The possible reason girls are less likely to pick STEM careers

    STEM

    Girls score the same in maths and science as boys, but higher in arts – this may be why they...

    Years
  • What climbing some of the world’s highest mountains taught heart researcher Nikki Bart
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    What climbing some of the world’s highest mountains taught heart researcher Nikki Bart

    Biological SciencesCareers in STEMSTEM

    “Mountaineering gives you the opportunity to challenge yourself and think outside the box – this experience helps me think laterally...

    Years 8-12
  • While some science stereotypes change, others confound kids’ ambition
    Article & Professional Learning

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    While some science stereotypes change, others confound kids’ ambition

    STEM

    While Aussie school students may no longer think of scientists as just men, media stereotypes of weird scientists and explosions...

    Years
  • Working in Robotics & Engineering – Systems Engineer
    Student Activity & Video & Film

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    Working in Robotics & Engineering - Systems Engineer

    EngineeringPhysical SciencesSTEMTechnology

    The Working In… series compiles a selection of fascinating STEM jobs in a multitude of fields. They are designed to highlight the variety...

    Years 7-8 & 10
  • Science helps ensure The Scream continues
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    Science helps ensure The Scream continues

    Chemical SciencesPhysical Sciences

    Paint choice found to be a preservation problem in art conservation. This article demonstrates an application of science in a...

    Years 8-10
  • Best of… Specific Adaptations
    Professional Learning & Student Activity

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    Best of... Specific Adaptations

    Biological SciencesSTEM

    Our best of series, published each week, collates our favourite and most popular resources for a particular topic. This week:...

    Years 5
  • Mars rover tested in Flinders Ranges
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    Mars rover tested in Flinders Ranges

    Biological SciencesSpace SciencesSTEMTechnology

    Mars rover, Perseverance, will soon head to Mars looking for life – now scientists have tested the same methods to...

    Years 5, 8 & 10

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