A letter to Year 10 students from Australia’s former chief scientist
18 Oct 2021

A letter to Year 10 students from Australia’s former chief scientist

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Australia’s Chief Scientist from 2016 to 2020, Alan Finkel, responds to a letter from a Year 10 student struggling to make a decision about her subject choices. Alan Finkel Dr Alan Finkel is a neuroscientist, entrepreneur and philanthropist. He invented … Continued
Changing the colour of fishing nets could save thousands of penguins
13 Oct 2021

Changing the colour of fishing nets could save thousands of penguins

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Melbourne Zoo’s little penguins have been participating in scientific research that could save thousands of penguins lives. This resource is best suited to Biology students in Years 6, 7 and 9 learning about ecosystems and how technology impacts both negatively … Continued
STELR Career Profiles in STEM – Systems Engineer
11 Oct 2021

STELR Career Profiles in STEM – Systems Engineer

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Find out about the work of Systems Engineer, Archana Sathivelu in her career with Hydrix, a biomedical manufacturer in Australia. Highlight some lesser-known careers in STEM in this series to inspire students. Increasing awareness of careers in STEM is a … Continued
Amazing Australian scientists and students recognised with Eureka Prizes
8 Oct 2021

Amazing Australian scientists and students recognised with Eureka Prizes

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National science awards honour school students' science communication talent and innovation and leadership of researchers. Find out about some of the most innovative and exciting scientists in Australia who were awarded a Eureka Prize. Word Count: 340 The Eureka Prizes … Continued
Australia’s first trainee woman astronaut tells us what it takes
8 Oct 2021

Australia’s first trainee woman astronaut tells us what it takes

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Kim Ellis Hayes is currently training to be Australia’s first woman astronaut. Find out what it takes. Learn about the process of becoming an Australian astronaut in this resource for Year 7, 8, 9 and 10 students learning about STEM … Continued
How many stars are there in space?
7 Oct 2021

How many stars are there in space?

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Exactly how many stars are in space? – MeeSong. Astronomer Brian Jackson answers a student’s question about the number of stars in space, and the answer is mind-boggling. This explainer article and resource are best suited to Earth and Space … Continued
How making a film exploring Indigenous stories of the night sky enriched my perspective as a scientist
6 Oct 2021

How making a film exploring Indigenous stories of the night sky enriched my perspective as a scientist

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Radio astronomer and filmmaker Steven Tingay tells the story of two children learning the astrophysical and Indigenous stories of the universe. Learn how science can be explored in a creative way to enhance our understanding in this resource for Year … Continued
Phenomena – Episode 3: Waves
28 Sep 2021

Phenomena – Episode 3: Waves

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Waves are all around us. As sound waves move through water and salt, they vibrate into geometric patterns that visualize the nature of waveforms. This film was submitted to the SCINEMA 2021 International Science Film Festival and was selected to … Continued
Hear Me Out
27 Sep 2021

Hear Me Out

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This documentary is based on the true-life events of Sue Walters, Bill Gibson and Jackson Tait. The narrative explains how Sue and Jackson came to have Cochlear Implants, allowing them to hear. They recount some life stories and share some … Continued
Australia’s new icebreaker is on its way home
27 Sep 2021

Australia’s new icebreaker is on its way home

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The gateway to Antarctica is on its way to Australia in the form of a new icebreaker. Learn about Australia's newest icebreaker, RSV Nuyina, as it makes its way on a 24000 km journey to its home in Tasmania, ready … Continued