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8 Oct 2020

Lighting the way to cyclist safety

by Jennifer Chalmers | posted in: Physical Sciences, STEM In Action | 0

A focus on biomotion separates cyclist from bike. The Australian national winner of the 2020 James Dyson awards has been announced and his design is set to save thousands of lives. This article and associated teaching resources are suitable for … Continued

9 Jul 2020

Working in Maths — Roboticist

by Jennifer Chalmers | posted in: Careers In STEM, Mathematical 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 now. Find out … Continued

13 Mar 2020

Australia has hundreds of programs to get women into STEM, but are they working?

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

“The lack of women in STEM jobs exacerbates the national skills shortage and dampens Australia’s potential to lead the way in transforming our current industries and creating new ones.” Australia's first Women In STEM Ambassador, Lisa Harvey-Smith discusses the importance … Continued

5 Mar 2020

Who creates the world? Engineers!

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

“This World Engineering Day thank an engineer, or talk to a young person about what engineers actually do, so we can create a world that works and a world that works better.” Highlight the importance of the development of engineering … 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

22 Jan 2018

STEM Pack 4: Bringing Engineering to Life

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

21 Dec 2017

STEM Pack 2: Bringing Military Science to Life

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