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
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
Seeing science differently
29 Jul 2021

Seeing science differently

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We spoke to David Attenborough producer and Multi-award winner Dr Chadden Hunter to find out why science films are so important. Find out how Chadden Hunter makes his incredible science films, what inspires him, what skills he uses and why … 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
STELR Sustainable Housing Investigation
27 Apr 2021

STELR Sustainable Housing Investigation

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This series of videos show how to use the STELR sustainable housing packs to teach about heat transfer. This STEM education resource is designed to engage students in learning about heat transfer by convection, conduction and radiation as well as … Continued
Explore space for the Premier’s Reading Challenge
15 Apr 2021

Explore space for the Premier’s Reading Challenge

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If you're looking to increase students' scientific literacy, the 2021 Premier's Reading Challenge could be just for you. Find out how to get involved with STEM students of any age, win some prizes and maybe even learn about space along … 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