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
Making robots useful in the warehouse
26 Nov 2020

Making robots useful in the warehouse

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Researchers try adding a little deep learning. This interesting research shows an example of a warehouse robot that was improved with deep learning. It is suitable for Year 7, 8, 9 and 10 students looking at how maths, engineering and … Continued
Curly the curling AI beats humans on the ice
12 Oct 2020

Curly the curling AI beats humans on the ice

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Robot beats humans in that compelling sport on ice. This resource, with contextual forces questions, is best suited to year 7 and 10 Physics students who are learning about unbalanced forces and acceleration and have an interest in sport.   … Continued
Best of: Robotics
17 Jul 2020

Best of: Robotics

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Our best of series, published regularly, collates our favourite and most popular resources for a particular topic. This week: Robotics for year 7, 8, 9, 11, and 12 STEM students. Although robotics is not covered in one discrete science understanding … Continued
Working in Robotics & Engineering – Robotic Engineer
9 Jul 2020

Working in Robotics & Engineering – Robotic Engineer

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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
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
To climb, maybe robots need toes
14 May 2020

To climb, maybe robots need toes

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Researchers watch a gecko in action, studying their toes to help the design of robots. Lots of technology has mimicked biology for the best results and now, researchers are learning from the toes of a gecko to develop future robots. … 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
Bacteria helps robot to get a grip
28 Jun 2019

Bacteria helps robot to get a grip

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A robot with a handful of e.coli can do things other robots can’t. This groundbreaking research should provide students with an excellent application of technology and engineering in science and demonstrate a future path for STEM research. It would be … Continued
From accident to inspiration – Robot Academy lets anyone build robots
22 May 2019

From accident to inspiration – Robot Academy lets anyone build robots

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Topics: Chemical Sciences - Chemical Reactions Physical Sciences - Forces, Energy Additional: Careers, Maths, Technology, Engineering. Concepts (South Australia): Chemical Sciences - Change of Matter Physical Sciences - Forces and Motion, Energy Years: 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 The internet … Continued