Podcast: Science Gallery Melbourne Follow Us: Comments 0 Podcast: Science Galley Melbourne About Combining art, science & culture, the Science Gallery Melbourne creates the space and topics to challenge students and the public’s thinking! We speak with Dr Vhairi Mackintosh & Jesse Chambers to learn more about the exhibitions and school programs. Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education More Information About the FizzicsEd Podcast About the Science Gallery Melbourne Exploring the collision of art and science, and playing a vital role in shifting our understanding of science, art and innovation, Science Gallery Melbourne is part of the acclaimed Global Science Gallery Network pioneered by Trinity College Dublin. Science Gallery Melbourne builds on the success of the Network, bringing a southern hemisphere flair to its innovative models of engaging 15-25 year olds with science. One of eight global nodes, Science Gallery Melbourne aims to involve, inspire and transform curious minds through arts and science. Learn more: Science Gallery Melbourne Learning Experiences – Learn more Video- Science GALLERY Melbourne Onsite STEAM Learning Excursions Video: Science Gallery Melbourne Excursions STEAM Careers Online Forums Online Resources (including Mission Control Digital Resource Pack) Victorian College for the Deaf STEM Centre of Excellence Partnership About Jesse Chambers Jesse is the Learning Delivery Manager for Science Gallery Melbourne, working with secondary schools to explore the collision of art and science through interdisciplinary STEAM programs. With experience across zoos, science centres, and schools, he enjoys working at the intersection of informal and formal settings to help teachers leverage learning in unique spaces. About Vhairi Mackintosh Dr Vhairi Mackintosh is the Learning & Outreach Manager for Science Gallery Melbourne at the University of Melbourne where she manages an annual transdisciplinary STEAM program for school students. She is an Earth Scientist by trade, but has spent most of her career co-designing, facilitating and managing informal learning and outreach programs. She works to create more equitable opportunities for all young people, so that they have the skills and knowledge to choose any pathway. With interviews with leading science educators and STEM thought leaders, this science education podcast is about highlighting different ways of teaching kids within and beyond the classroom. It’s not just about educational practice & pedagogy, it’s about inspiring new ideas & challenging conventions of how students can learn about their world! 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Combining art, science & culture, the Science Gallery Melbourne creates the space and topics to challenge students and the public’s thinking! We speak with Dr Vhairi Mackintosh & Jesse Chambers to learn more about the exhibitions and school programs. Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education
About the Science Gallery Melbourne Exploring the collision of art and science, and playing a vital role in shifting our understanding of science, art and innovation, Science Gallery Melbourne is part of the acclaimed Global Science Gallery Network pioneered by Trinity College Dublin. Science Gallery Melbourne builds on the success of the Network, bringing a southern hemisphere flair to its innovative models of engaging 15-25 year olds with science. One of eight global nodes, Science Gallery Melbourne aims to involve, inspire and transform curious minds through arts and science. Learn more: Science Gallery Melbourne Learning Experiences – Learn more Video- Science GALLERY Melbourne Onsite STEAM Learning Excursions Video: Science Gallery Melbourne Excursions STEAM Careers Online Forums Online Resources (including Mission Control Digital Resource Pack) Victorian College for the Deaf STEM Centre of Excellence Partnership About Jesse Chambers Jesse is the Learning Delivery Manager for Science Gallery Melbourne, working with secondary schools to explore the collision of art and science through interdisciplinary STEAM programs. With experience across zoos, science centres, and schools, he enjoys working at the intersection of informal and formal settings to help teachers leverage learning in unique spaces. About Vhairi Mackintosh Dr Vhairi Mackintosh is the Learning & Outreach Manager for Science Gallery Melbourne at the University of Melbourne where she manages an annual transdisciplinary STEAM program for school students. She is an Earth Scientist by trade, but has spent most of her career co-designing, facilitating and managing informal learning and outreach programs. She works to create more equitable opportunities for all young people, so that they have the skills and knowledge to choose any pathway.
With interviews with leading science educators and STEM thought leaders, this science education podcast is about highlighting different ways of teaching kids within and beyond the classroom. It’s not just about educational practice & pedagogy, it’s about inspiring new ideas & challenging conventions of how students can learn about their world! Hosted by Ben Newsome
Dr Linda McIver started out as an Academic with a PhD in Computer Science Education. When it became apparent that High School teaching was a lot more fun, Linda began a highly successful career at John Monash Science School, where she built innovative courses in Computational and Data Science for...
Conceptual Playworld is an imaginary scenario created by an educator where early learners are invited to go on imaginary journeys, meet and solve challenges, and learn STEM concepts – all while playing. We chat with laureate Professor Marilyn Fleer from Monash University to learn more.
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