Entrepreneurship Archives - Education

16 Sep 2022

Honouring forgotten women scientists, mathematicians, programmers and palaeontologists

by Claire Hughes | posted in: STEM In Action, Careers In STEM, Tools for Teachers | 0

The Australian government has launched a review into diversity in the science and technology sector. Among other things, the review will examine how to support women and girls in pursuing careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). Research shows … Continued

11 Feb 2022

International Day of Women and Girls in Science 2022

by Claire Hughes | posted in: STEM In Action, Careers In STEM, Tools for Teachers | 0

This Friday 11th February 2022, the world celebrates the amazing contribution that women and girls have had to science. Research shows negative stereotyping and unconscious bias impacts girls’ participation in STEM at school. It also points to the benefit of … Continued

11 Feb 2021

International Day of Women and Girls in Science 2021

by Jennifer Chalmers | posted in: STEM In Action, Careers In STEM, Tools for Teachers | 0

On Thursday 11th February 2021, the world celebrates the amazing contribution that women and girls have had to science. Watch, read and listen, and get to know the amazing Women in STEM that we have featured throughout the year. They’ve … Continued

2 Apr 2020

Series: What will the future look like?

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

Ann Druyan is the executive producer, director and writer of the new National Geographic series Cosmos: Possible Worlds. From science fiction to the importance of science in everyday life, she is a woman on a mission, a woman who wants … Continued

10 Feb 2020

International Day of Women and Girls in Science

by Jennifer Chalmers | posted in: STEM In Action, Careers In STEM, Tools for Teachers | 0

On Tuesday 11th February 2020, the world celebrates the amazing contribution that women and girls have had to science. Watch, read and listen, and get to know the amazing Women in STEM that we have featured throughout the year. They’ve … 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 | 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

6 Aug 2018

Dr Pia Winberg – Marine Ecologist & Entrepreneur

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

Topics: Biological Sciences – Ecosystems Earth and Space Sciences - The Changing Earth Additional: Careers, Technology Concepts (South Australia): Biological Sciences - Interdependence and Ecosystems Earth and Space Sciences - The Earth's Surface Years: 7, 9, 10 Dr Pia Winberg … Continued

16 Jul 2018

Dr Catherine Ball – Environmental Scientist & Entrepreneur

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

Topics: Biological Sciences – Ecosystems Additional: Careers, Technology, Engineering Concepts (South Australia): Biological Sciences - Interdependence and Ecosystems Years: 7, 9 Dr Catherine Ball – Environmental Scientist & Entrepreneur Video Length: 2:43m Dr Catherine Ball – CEO & Co-founder, SheFlies, … Continued