Jane Oppenheim and her career in science-based skincare
9 Dec 2020

Jane Oppenheim and her career in science-based skincare

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Researcher Dr Jane Oppenheim was the 2019 Clunies Ross Entrepreneur of the Year. In this article, you will find out about her career in pharmaceuticals and in the podcast, she talks about how science has laid the basis for both … Continued
Kirsten is the astrophysicist of the future
15 Oct 2020

Kirsten is the astrophysicist of the future

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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
Opinion: Five factors that will hold back diversity in STEM in the future, and how to overcome them
26 Aug 2020

Opinion: Five factors that will hold back diversity in STEM in the future, and how to overcome them

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The quest for diversity in Australian STEM faces some big challenges in the coming years, write Astha Singh and Kristin Alford. An understanding of the challenges facing students when pursuing STEM careers should help structure teaching to remove bias and … Continued
SCINEMA 2020: Student Workshop 4
10 Aug 2020

SCINEMA 2020: Student Workshop 4

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Best for: Yr 10-12 students (but adaptable for others) Welcome to the forth and final SCINEMA Student Workshop of 2020. This session is designed for you to complete with your classes. There is a video to watch that directs students … Continued
SCINEMA 2020: Student Workshop 2
27 Jul 2020

SCINEMA 2020: Student Workshop 2

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Best for: Yr 4-6 students (but adaptable for all) Welcome to the second SCINEMA Student Workshop of 2020. This session is designed for you to complete with your classes. There is a video to watch that directs students through the … Continued
SCINEMA 2020: Student Workshop 1
20 Jul 2020

SCINEMA 2020: Student Workshop 1

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Best for: R-3 students (but adaptable for all) Welcome to the first SCINEMA Student Workshop of 2020. This session is designed for you to complete with your classes. There is a video to watch that directs students through the activities … Continued
A small history of the microbiome
1 Jul 2020

A small history of the microbiome

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Every year on June 27, World Microbiome Day is a chance to showcase what microbes are and their importance in health and everyday life. This brief article demonstrates the importance of an understanding of microbes and microbiomes by both scientists … Continued
The possible reason girls are less likely to pick STEM careers
29 Jun 2020

The possible reason girls are less likely to pick STEM careers

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Girls score the same in maths and science as boys, but higher in arts – this may be why they are less likely to pick STEM careers Credit: Shutterstock Last month, the Australian Academy of Science published a report showing … Continued
What climbing some of the world’s highest mountains taught heart researcher Nikki Bart
25 Jun 2020

What climbing some of the world’s highest mountains taught heart researcher Nikki Bart

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“Mountaineering gives you the opportunity to challenge yourself and think outside the box – this experience helps me think laterally in the lab.” This fascinating article provides an insight into the work done by cardiologist, Dr Nikki Bart. It is … Continued
While some science stereotypes change, others confound kids’ ambition
12 Jun 2020

While some science stereotypes change, others confound kids’ ambition

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While Aussie school students may no longer think of scientists as just men, media stereotypes of weird scientists and explosions still stick in their minds. This resource should be used alongside STEM Pack 1: Unconscious Bias to challenge thinking and … Continued