Who creates the world? Engineers!
5 Mar 2020

Who creates the world? Engineers!
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“This World Engineering Day thank an engineer, or talk to a young person about what engineers actually do, so we can create a world that works and a world that works better.” Highlight the importance of the development of engineering … Continued
28 Nov 2019

Alan Finkel – Australia’s hydrogen future has arrived
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With the natural resources and relationship with importers, Australia is well placed to profit from a hydrogen future, writes Australia’s Chief Scientist. Clear infographic accompanies this explanative piece that could be utilized alongside Chemical, Physical or Earth and Space Sciences … Continued
Tuba Kocaturk – Designing the smart cities of the future
16 Oct 2019

Tuba Kocaturk – Designing the smart cities of the future
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Tuba Kocaturk is at the forefront of bringing technology and architecture together in the smart cities of the future. Use both films linked below with students to raise awareness of skills and understanding required in architecture careers in the future. … Continued
A safe way to clean up oil spills
27 Sep 2019

A safe way to clean up oil spills
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Aussie researchers have developed a new, low-cost foam to safely and quickly clean up oil spills. Discuss this amazing development with students in years 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, and 10 who are studying Chemical, Biological or Earth and Space … Continued
How Craig turned his engineering job into economic modelling
26 Sep 2019

How Craig turned his engineering job into economic modelling
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From engineering to economic modelling, a career in STEM can lead to a range of different opportunities. This article would be useful for promoting careers in STEM and would be suited to all sciences for years 7, 8, 9, 10, … Continued
Columbia: NASA blew it
23 Sep 2019

Columbia: NASA blew it
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Word Count / Video Length: 379 / 10:00 mins NASA’s return to space after the Columbia disaster was “ugly” and fraught with internal arguments and mistrust, says Charles Camarda – a NASA astronaut who flew on the mission. This gripping … Continued
23 Aug 2019

Aussie experts respond to report we’re all drinking microplastics
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Aussie and Kiwi experts have their say on a new report that has brought microplastics back into the spotlight, finding that we’re all likely consuming them through drinking water. This article would be suited to students in year 7, 8, … Continued
STELR STEM Career Awareness – A Day in the Life
15 Aug 2019

STELR STEM Career Awareness – A Day in the Life
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Find out about the different STEM careers involved during a day in the life of a 7-year-old. This short video and corresponding activity would be well suited to students looking to raise their STEM career awareness in years 2 - 10. … Continued
Lesson Resource – The Egg Drop Challenge
17 Jul 2019

Lesson Resource – The Egg Drop Challenge
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The Egg Drop Challenge These resources are designed for students in Years 5 to 10. They aim to challenge students to design a method of lowering an ‘egg-stronaut’ to the ground, simulating how space agencies land rovers and landers on … Continued
NASA is going back to Titan, looking for signs of life
15 Jul 2019

NASA is going back to Titan, looking for signs of life
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Cheers erupt as plans for the Dragonfly rover are unveiled. Inspire students with this article by discussing the future of STEM already in the planning and the kind of projects they could be a part of. This article would be … Continued