Supercharged bandages improve wound healing
24 Jul 2020

Supercharged bandages improve wound healing

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Using a new plasma coating on current wound dressings could promote the healing of chronic wounds and reduce patient suffering. This fascinating technological development could be used with Biology and Chemistry students in years 8, 9, and 10 to demonstrate … Continued
Picturing the future of medical imaging
13 Jul 2020

Picturing the future of medical imaging

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Medical imaging is undergoing massive change and according to an expert, that change is moving the industry beyond diagnosis. This article is well suited to students in years 8-12 to highlight the diversity of STEM careers and skills required in … Continued
Narrowing down the time of death
2 Jun 2020

Narrowing down the time of death

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New model could vastly improve forensic predictions. Use this resource, alongside STEM Pack 8: Forensics to demonstrate an application of Biology, Physics, medicine and technology. It is suited to students in years 8 and 9 and will open a discussion … Continued
Do you see how I see?
27 May 2020

Do you see how I see?

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New artificial eye design mimics the real thing. This resource combines an understanding of Biology, Chemistry and Physics to develop new robotic technology that could impact society in many ways in the future. Use the resource with students in years … Continued
Sean Geoghegan – Meet a Medical Physicist
15 Nov 2019

Sean Geoghegan – Meet a Medical Physicist

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Careers in STEM don't always follow a linear path and people don't always know what they're going to be when they grow up. Watch this career profile to find out about the importance of medical physicists in Australia, what they … Continued
The engineer using nanotechnology to mend broken hearts
9 Oct 2019

The engineer using nanotechnology to mend broken hearts

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Hossein Tavassoli is working to mend broken hearts using an incredible nanotech breakthrough – and he wants to tell the world. Use this article and video with students to inspire them about future technology and careers in STEM. It would … Continued
Bringing Japan’s breakthrough cancer technology to Australia
25 Sep 2019

Bringing Japan’s breakthrough cancer technology to Australia

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For more than 20 years Japan has used a revolutionary technology to treat cancer.  Now, Australian physicists and doctors are joining forces to bring it here. This exciting advancement for science and technology in Australia would be suited for students … Continued
How Geoff went from inventing miniature medical tools to running companies
19 Aug 2019

How Geoff went from inventing miniature medical tools to running companies

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Geoff Rogers is a problem solver – with a career taking him from a biomedical engineer to now running companies developing miniature medical equipment and a new generation of antibiotics. This article would be useful for promoting careers in STEM … Continued
Lisa Harvey-Smith: Smashing galaxies and gender stereotypes
22 Jul 2019

Lisa Harvey-Smith: Smashing galaxies and gender stereotypes

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Australia’s first Women in STEM Ambassador, Professor Lisa Harvey-Smith, discusses the future of astrophysics, the importance of science communication and what it takes to boost STEM diversity. Use this article as personal professional reading or with students to challenge them … Continued