careers in sustainability Archives - Education

25 Jan 2021

Q&A: Caring for Country

by Jennifer Chalmers | posted in: Earth & Space Sciences, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Histories and Cultures, Biological Sciences, STEM In Action | 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

22 Jan 2021

Meet our Indigenous researcher: Marlee Hutton

by Jennifer Chalmers | posted in: Earth & Space Sciences, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Histories and Cultures, Biological Sciences, Careers In STEM, Chemical Sciences, STEM In Action | 0

13 Nov 2020

School of fish: how we involved Indigenous students in our investigation of a 65,000-year-old site

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

A recent program for school kids in Kakadu and West Arnhem Land, incorporating traditional knowledge and Western science, is a model for teaching Indigenous children on Country. This inspiring article is best suited to Biology students in Years 6-10 who … Continued

21 Aug 2020

‘All things will outlast us’: how the Indigenous concept of deep time helps us understand environmental destruction

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

By looking through Indigenous eyes at the Australian environment, scientists can better understand the history and prepare for the future of the land. This article is well suited to year 6-10 Biology and Earth Science students to highlight what can … Continued

9 Jul 2020

Working in… Earth Sciences – Sustainable Buildings Developer

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

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 … Continued

5 Jun 2020

Best of: Renewable Energy

by Jennifer Chalmers | posted in: Earth & Space Sciences, STEM In Action, Tools for Teachers | 0

Our best of series, published regularly, collates our favourite and most popular resources for a particular topic. This week: Renewable energy for year 7 students studying Earth and Space Science. Australian Curriculum Code: ACSSU116 Year 7: "Some of Earth’s resources … Continued

4 Nov 2019

Michelle is bringing sustainable food to the world

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

Michelle Grant crosses science and social sciences to influence food sustainability programs around the world. This piece finds out about a non-traditional STEM Career whilst considering which aspects of the Biology and Earth and Space Sciences Curriculum for years 7, … Continued

14 Oct 2019

Richard is a toxic pollution fighting hero

by Jennifer Chalmers | posted in: Careers In STEM, Biological Sciences, Earth & Space Sciences, STEM In Action, Sustainability | 0

Richard Fuller is fighting to reduce toxic pollution around the world, improving the lives of millions of people. This career profile could be used with students in years 4, 6, 7, 9, and 10 studying Biological and Earth and Space … Continued

3 Sep 2018

Sheena Ong – Renewables Engineer

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

Sheena works on renewable energy projects. She has also produced a documentary and is passionate about engineering solutions for humanitarian development. In this film, Sheena describes how she helps remote communities access renewable energy. She explains how she combined her … Continued

19 Feb 2018

STEM Pack 6: Art Conservation

by Hilary Jones | posted in: Chemical Sciences, STEM In Action, STEM Packs | 0

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