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

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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
Bridging Gaps: Getting to the STEM career you want
31 Aug 2021

Bridging Gaps: Getting to the STEM career you want

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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
Careers in STEM: Andrea Boyd – Space Engineer
16 Jun 2021

Careers in STEM: Andrea Boyd – Space Engineer

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Meet Andrea Boyd, as she talks us through her inspiration for a career in Space Flight control, from her childhood in country Australia and the path she took through engineering to work with the International Space Station as a Flight … Continued
Kirsten is the astrophysicist of the future
15 Oct 2020

Kirsten is the astrophysicist of the future

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Kirsten Banks is a rising star of astrophysics, getting people excited about the universe and the importance of combining contemporary and Indigenous knowledge in STEM. Learn about her path to becoming an astrophysicist and why she thinks continuous learning is … Continued
Peter is taking STEM outside the classroom
6 Oct 2020

Peter is taking STEM outside the classroom

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Peter Reeve continues to host STEM workshops for Indigenous students whilst studying Astrophysics at university. He uses the strategies that encouraged him to pursue STEM to engage students in the field and so we spoke with him to find out … Continued
Five ways to travel through time
1 Sep 2020

Five ways to travel through time

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Travel to the past is probably impossible. But to the future? This fascinating article is well suited for Earth and Space and Physics students in years 9-12 who are interested in time travel and if it can be done.   … Continued
Q&A: Eye and AI on the sky
17 Aug 2020

Q&A: Eye and AI on the sky

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Thoughts on what technology does to astronomy. For students who want to find out about what’s going on in astronomy right now, what questions are being asked and which are being answered. This article could be used to inspire year … Continued
Working in Art — Astrophotographer
9 Jul 2020

Working in Art — Astrophotographer

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The Working In… series compiles a selection of fascinating STEM jobs in a multitude of fields. They are designed to highlight the variety of STEM careers available to students that they may not have considered, or been aware of before now. Find out … Continued