Diversity in engineering with Leeanne Bond
5 May 2021

Diversity in engineering with Leeanne Bond

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Engineer, company director and diversity leader Leeanne Bond talks about breaking down the blokey barriers in the world of engineering. This career profile and podcast directly addresses the importance of women in engineering. Use the accompanying education resource to challenge … Continued
5 Australian books that can help young people understand their place in the world
2 Jul 2020

5 Australian books that can help young people understand their place in the world

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Some great Australian reads for your students over the break. It is important for young people to read literature that reflects their own life and also expands their experiences of the world. Credit: Shutterstock Alfred Tatum, a US education professor … Continued
The possible reason girls are less likely to pick STEM careers
29 Jun 2020

The possible reason girls are less likely to pick STEM careers

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Girls score the same in maths and science as boys, but higher in arts – this may be why they are less likely to pick STEM careers Credit: Shutterstock Last month, the Australian Academy of Science published a report showing … Continued
While some science stereotypes change, others confound kids’ ambition
12 Jun 2020

While some science stereotypes change, others confound kids’ ambition

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While Aussie school students may no longer think of scientists as just men, media stereotypes of weird scientists and explosions still stick in their minds. This resource should be used alongside STEM Pack 1: Unconscious Bias to challenge thinking and … Continued
Teaching Indigenous perspectives meaningfully
1 Jun 2020

Teaching Indigenous perspectives meaningfully

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‘I spoke about Dreamtime, I ticked a box’: teachers say they lack the confidence to teach Indigenous perspectives. This article is designed for teachers to provide tips on ways to integrate Indigenous perspectives into lessons without being tokenistic. It emphasises … Continued
STEM Pack 1: Unconscious Bias
30 Nov 2017

STEM Pack 1: Unconscious Bias

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Students explore the latest STEM careers – the science and the scientists – through videos, research and discussion. The STEM Careers Packs aim to make students aware of the wide variety of STEM careers. They help students understand the importance … Continued