Careers In STEM Archives - Page 4 of 11 - Education

21 Oct 2020

Electronic skin that behaves like skin

by Deborah Devis | posted in: Biological Sciences, Careers In STEM, STEM In Action | 0

New device mimics body’s feedback response This article is suitable for Yr 9 and 10 biology students learning about the artificial skin and the role of engineering in biotechnology. Word Count: 906 A concept image of electronic skin that … Continued

20 Oct 2020

Most young people who do VET after school are in full-time work by the age of 25

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

Researchers and data analysts from the National Centre for Vocational Education Research explain 25-years worth of research about the most successful transitions made by young people between school and employment. The analysis explains why conventional advice such as going straight … Continued

15 Oct 2020

Kirsten is the astrophysicist of the future

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

Kirsten Banks is a rising star of astrophysics, getting people excited about the universe and the importance of combining contemporary and Indigenous knowledge in STEM. Learn about her path to becoming an astrophysicist and why she thinks continuous learning is … Continued

6 Oct 2020

Peter is taking STEM outside the classroom

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

Peter Reeve continues to host STEM workshops for Indigenous students whilst studying Astrophysics at university. He uses the strategies that encouraged him to pursue STEM to engage students in the field and so we spoke with him to find out … Continued

2 Sep 2020

SCINEMA: Putting Science in the Cinema

by Jennifer Chalmers | posted in: Biological Sciences, Careers In STEM, Chemical Sciences, Earth & Space Sciences, Physical Sciences, STEM In Action, Tools for Teachers | 0

Bring SCINEMA To Your Classroom or Livingroom SCINEMA is the largest international science film festival in the southern hemisphere, showcasing the best science feature, documentary, animated and experimental films from filmmakers around the world. You can see a selection of … Continued

27 Aug 2020

STELR Career Profiles in STEM – Wind Energy Engineer

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

These videos explore the work of Senior Mechanical Wind Energy Engineer, Rosemary Barnes and provide a step-by-step tutorial for students to design their own turbine blades using CAD. Wind energy is one of Australia's main sources of renewable energy with … Continued

11 Aug 2020

Career Profile: Margaret Hamilton

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

Margaret Hamilton helped land the Eagle and won many accolades, but wasn’t in the movies. Educate students about an inspiring software engineer and her incredible contribution to the Apollo 11 Moon landing. This is best suited to secondary school STEM … Continued

9 Jul 2020

Working in Forensics — Biologist

by Deborah Devis | posted in: Biological Sciences, Careers In STEM, STEM In Action | 0

The Working In… series compiles a selection of fascinating STEM jobs in a multitude of fields. They are designed to highlight the variety of STEM careers available to students that they may not have considered, or been aware of before now. Find out … Continued

9 Jul 2020

Working in Forensics — Chemist

by Deborah Devis | posted in: Careers In STEM, Chemical Sciences, STEM In Action | 0

9 Jul 2020

Working In Forensics – Toxicologist

by Deborah Devis | posted in: Biological Sciences, Careers In STEM, Chemical Sciences, STEM In Action | 0