STEM careers Archives - Education

4 Oct 2022

Future Careers

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

Today marks the launch of the reimagined Future You STEM careers website for students aged 8 to 12. Highlight some lesser-known careers in STEM in this series to inspire students. Increasing awareness of careers in STEM is a proven way … Continued

31 Aug 2022

Renewable energy is child’s play

by Claire Hughes | posted in: STEM In Action, Biological Sciences, Careers In STEM, Earth & Space Sciences, Tools for Teachers | 0

Writing about the energy transition for children. Use this topical children's book to engage and educate students on the challenge of climate change and the energy transition. This resource is best suited to students in years R to 6 studying … Continued

23 Jun 2022

Day of AI Australia

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

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer the stuff of science fiction books and movies. It’s already here and it’s a growing part of our everyday lives. There are so many simple things we do each day that involve AI. Sometimes … Continued

7 Apr 2022

Australia’s top health researchers highlight threat of climate change

by Claire Hughes | posted in: STEM In Action, Biological Sciences, Careers In STEM, Earth & Space Sciences, STEM Packs, Tools for Teachers | 0

The Australian Academy of Health and Medical Sciences says climate change is an urgent health priority. Today, 07 April, is World Health Day. This is celebrated annually, and each year draws attention to a specific health topic of concerns to … Continued

8 Mar 2022

Eunice Newton Foote’s long-forgotten climate-science discovery

by Claire Hughes | posted in: Earth & Space Sciences, Careers In STEM, Physical Sciences, STEM In Action, Tools for Teachers | 0

Women’s rights campaigner was the first to hypothesise that CO2 concentrations in the atmosphere would change temperature. Today, 08 March, is International Day of Women 2022, a perfect day to explore the long-overlooked but ground-breaking climate discovery of female scientist … Continued

28 Jan 2022

Our Top STEM resources for Virtual Learning 2022

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

As Term 1 kicks off, we have highlighted a collection of our Top STEM education articles, activities, videos and resources for you to look through. This might help with your planning, or perhaps spark your interest and you’ll learn something new. Either way, … Continued

13 Dec 2021

Our favourite STEM resources of 2021

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

As 2021 and the school year comes to a close, we have gathered a collection of our favourite, and most popular, STEM education articles, activities, videos and resources for you to look through. This might help with your planning for … Continued

9 Dec 2021

STELR Career Profiles in STEM – Engineer

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

Nick Williams is an engineer Site Manager for Orica Deer Park, which produces a chemical additive used in explosives for primarily the mining industry. Highlight some lesser-known careers in STEM in this series to inspire students. Increasing awareness of careers … Continued

18 Nov 2021

STELR Career Profiles in STEM – Marine Renewable Engineer

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

Claire Legrand works as a Marine Renewable Engineer for Black & Veatch. She specialises in marine renewable energy resources such as tidal and wave power. Highlight some lesser-known careers in STEM in this series to inspire students. Increasing awareness of … Continued

28 Oct 2021

STELR Career Profiles in STEM – Architect

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

Kate Douglas is a senior architect for Outlines Landscape Architecture in Melbourne. Her experience has been in design-focused architectural practices where the detail is as important as the spirit behind the very first concept. She is particularly interested in public … Continued