Telling girls they don’t like STEM halves their involvement at any age
26 Nov 2021

Telling girls they don’t like STEM halves their involvement at any age

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An experiment tests gender stereotyping in computer science to identify factors contributing to girls lack of involvement in STEM. Only by understanding the factors holding back girls from participating in STEM can we develop a solution and close the gender … Continued
Thinking of choosing a science subject in years 11 and 12?
26 Jul 2021

Thinking of choosing a science subject in years 11 and 12?

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Here’s what you need to know. When deciding whether or not to pursue science, it might be useful to know about the careers you can get, the people who study science and the other skills that science teaches. This article … Continued
6 Tips for Choosing Your Senior School Subjects
23 Jul 2021

6 Tips for Choosing Your Senior School Subjects

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Choosing your senior school subjects doesn’t have to be scary. Here are some things to keep in mind. It might seem like a decision that will impact the rest of your life so here are some myths we’ve busted to … Continued
It’s not lack of confidence that’s holding back women in STEM
26 Mar 2021

It’s not lack of confidence that’s holding back women in STEM

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We need to find out what's causing the gender gap so we can close it. Recent research into closing the gender gap in STEM counters the assumption that women lack confidence. Word Count: 879 Credit: Shutterstock Science, technology, engineering and … Continued
5 ways to spot if someone is trying to mislead you when it comes to science
10 Mar 2021

5 ways to spot if someone is trying to mislead you when it comes to science

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In a time when misinformation is rife, knowing what to look out for is important. Learn five strategies to equip your STEM students with so they can identify and avoid misinformation. Word Count: 1010 Credit: Shutterstock It’s not a new … Continued
Indigenous science goes far beyond boomerangs and spears
21 Jan 2021

Indigenous science goes far beyond boomerangs and spears

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To honour Australia’s history, from 18 to 26 January, Education – RiAus will be exclusively publishing content by and about First Nations Australians. These resources will look back at our favourite pieces from 2020 and also provide new content and … Continued
Changemakers turn words into action for gender equity
26 Feb 2020

Changemakers turn words into action for gender equity

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“Acknowledging, understanding, and confronting biases and the inequalities is the way to move forward, it’s this which catalyses words into action.” Creating systemic change requires bold action to breakdown barriers for women entering and succeeding in STEM. Teachers can be … Continued
Teachers – proof you are doing it right!
11 Nov 2019

Teachers – proof you are doing it right!

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The importance of challenging people and machines. A confidence-boosting read for all teachers - this study proves you’re doing it right by stretching students just a little bit to keep their learning in the sweet spot. Proof that teachers know … Continued
STEM Pack 1: Unconscious Bias
30 Nov 2017

STEM Pack 1: Unconscious Bias

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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