Responding to questions about her career pathway, the design process and advice for students, inventor of spray-on-skin and world-leading burns specialist, Professor Fiona Wood, inspires students to follow their passions and interests.
For students learning about the use and influence of science, and how it can affect and improve peoples’ lives, this In Class With… will inspire, engage and answer all the big questions!
Meet Professor Fiona Wood:
Fuelled by a passion to do everything with all her heart, Fiona Wood had to fight for her chance to study medicine …
From defending the weak and fixing the broken, the journey from a ‘coal village kid’ in Yorkshire in the United Kingdom, to plastic surgeon in Western Australia, and then to Australian of the Year for her contributions to medical research helping burns patients. The story of Fiona Wood shows the value of dreams, hard work, and having the courage to do what you believe is right.
Take inspiration from Fiona as she talks about her journey to world-leading burn specialist, and helps us better understand her invention of spray-on skin, including how it was developed, how it works, and how it helps people. She also tells us about her favourite subject at school and discusses her career as a pioneering female STEM innovator, including strategies she has used to overcome obstacles encountered along the way.
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Professor Fiona Wood is one of Australia’s most innovative and respected surgeons and researchers. Learn more about her achievements …
A highly skilled plastic and reconstructive surgeon and world leading burns specialist, she has pioneered research and technology development in burns medicine.
To learn more about her story visit the Fiona Wood Foundation.
Aussie STEM Stars Book Series & Teacher Resource
You can explore or purchase a copy of Fiona’s Aussie STEM Stars book HERE.
The accompanying teacher resource allows you to guide students on a deeper exploration of Fiona’s journey and how she became a STEM superstar.
This resource is supported by the Wild Dingo Press, Aussie STEM Stars Series.
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