While some science stereotypes change, others confound kids’ ambition
12 Jun 2020

While some science stereotypes change, others confound kids’ ambition

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While Aussie school students may no longer think of scientists as just men, media stereotypes of weird scientists and explosions still stick in their minds. This resource should be used alongside STEM Pack 1: Unconscious Bias to challenge thinking and … Continued
Teaching Indigenous perspectives meaningfully
1 Jun 2020

Teaching Indigenous perspectives meaningfully

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‘I spoke about Dreamtime, I ticked a box’: teachers say they lack the confidence to teach Indigenous perspectives. This article is designed for teachers to provide tips on ways to integrate Indigenous perspectives into lessons without being tokenistic. It emphasises … Continued
Australia has hundreds of programs to get women into STEM, but are they working?
13 Mar 2020

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

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“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
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
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