Learn about the SSA National Schools Poster Competition! Since 2013, this competition has been a fun project-based learning activity that encourages primary and secondary school students to develop, implement and creatively report upon an investigation on any topic of interest.
Podcast: SSA National Schools Poster Competition
October 11, 2023
Podcast: Brian Host discussing STEM, ICT, AI & more
September 26, 2023
ICT is a strong component of student STEM projects! In this chat, we talk with Brian Host, Director of ICTENSW & Google Innovator & Trainer where we learn about his thoughts on teaching students in this day & age given the digital tools we have available.
Podcast: Comic Book Chemistry with Dr Colleen Kelley
September 6, 2023
Comic books... they can teach chemistry! Dr. Colleen Kelley from the University of Arizona has created an amazing set of comic books designed to help students of many ages understand chemistry and become molecular literate.
Podcast: What makes a good marine scientist with Prof. Kirsten Benkendorff
August 23, 2023
What does it take to be a great scientist? What skills do you need? What is most important? We speak with Professor Kirsten Benkendorff from Southern Cross University to learn her thoughts as well as discover the work she does to protect our marine ecosystems.
Podcast: Science teaching, assessment & curriculum with Prof. Manjula Sharma
August 10, 2023
Effective science lessons, assessment of learning and pulling apart the curriculum are all different skills that we need to master as we guide our students. Professor Manjula Sharma drops by to share her thoughts on her approach.
Podcast: Software mashups for STEAM lessons with Judy Keller
July 25, 2023
Dive into a STEAM & Google masterclass with Judy Keller, Technology Training Specialist for K-6 at Penn Manor School District. Learn how to apply Google CS First to help your students showcase their learning on any given science topic as well as a variety of software mashups that will learners...
Podcast: Teaching Biostatistics with Dr Anurika De Silva
July 11, 2023
Join Superstar of STEM Dr Anurika De Silva as we discuss the importance of students understanding how data can inform and guide our lives and describes her passion for helping people to get involved in STEM.
Podcast: CSIRO Space and Astronomy with Robert Hollow
June 28, 2023
Robert Hollow has been involved in astronomy education outreach for many years. We discuss his thoughts on how to teach radioastronomy as well as the work he is involved with in the PULSE@Parkes project and more!
Podcast: Teaching Earth science with Dr Indrani Mukherjee
June 23, 2023
Join Superstar of STEM, Dr Indrani Mukherjee as we discuss the importance of the Earth Sciences for our world and describes her passion for helping people to get involved in STEM.
Podcast: Pint of Science Australia
May 18, 2023
Fancy learning science over a pint or two? Perfect! Today we speak with Co-Chief Executive Officers Jin-oh Choi & Maria Roitman from Pint of Science Australia to learn about the public science communication events happening across 15 cities in Australia where you can learn from researchers about their work.
Podcast: PancakeBot with Miguel Valenzuela
May 12, 2023
Pancakes! Say that word and students and adults alike can't help but smile. PancakeBot is an amazing tool to teach a love of STEM in its purest form and creator & founder Miguel Valenzuela drops by to describe how this is being used in many schools to teach about food...
Podcast: Swinburne Space Challenge with Dr Sara Webb
May 2, 2023
Inspiring students to understand how astronomers really work is a true passion for Dr Sara Webb from Swinburne University of Technology. As one of the Superstars of STEM from Science & Technology Australia, she is a real advocate for widening participation in STEM.
Podcast: Australian Science Olympiads with Alyssa Weirman
April 11, 2023
The Australian Science Olympiads have been run for many years, whereby highly motivated students in Australian high schools compete to be selected to be part of the team to represent Australia at the International Science Olympiads. We talk with Aly Weirman, Executive Director of Australian Science Innovations to learn more!
I just wanted to pass on how much the staff and students really enjoyed it and how perfect it was to launch our science week activities. The students were enthralled, educated and entertained – a perfect trifecta!
-Caulfield Grammar School – Big Science Big FunThanks so much for presenting at our school on Monday. Our students enjoyed the show.
-Greenvale Primary School – Big Science Big FunFizzics Education curated a thoughtful and hands-on experience for the children, incorporating practical, skill-based learning activities and followed by a science presentation at the end of the event involving liquid nitrogen. This was delivered safely and effectively, capturing both the children and the parents for the duration of the presentation.
-Macquarie Bank – Family Fun DayFizzics Education ran a show today at our school and it was wonderful. He was a great facilitator and the show was age appropriate and well done.
-Mount Zion Early learning centre – Little Science Big FunI just wanted to pass on how much the staff and students really enjoyed it and how perfect it was to launch our science week activities. The students were enthralled, educated and entertained – a perfect trifecta!
-Caulfield Grammar School – Big Science Big FunThanks so much for presenting at our school on Monday. Our students enjoyed the show.
-Greenvale Primary School – Big Science Big FunFizzics Education curated a thoughtful and hands-on experience for the children, incorporating practical, skill-based learning activities and followed by a science presentation at the end of the event involving liquid nitrogen. This was delivered safely and effectively, capturing both the children and the parents for the duration of the presentation.
-Macquarie Bank – Family Fun DayFizzics Education ran a show today at our school and it was wonderful. He was a great facilitator and the show was age appropriate and well done.
-Mount Zion Early learning centre – Little Science Big Fun