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Ben Newsome CF – Founder & Director

Ben Newsome CF – Founder & Director

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Ben Newsome CF – Founder & Director

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Founder & CEO

Ben Newsome CF

Qualified Science Teacher • Churchill Fellow • Author

Ben Newsome founded Fizzics Education to deliver science education across Australia, reaching 4 million kids since 2004.

Academic & Advisory Roles



Ben receiving the 2023 UTS Chancellor’s Award

Ben serves as a board member for Educating 4 Leadership, is an advisory board member of the CILC, and acts as an Ambassador for the ASET NSW.

He is a casual academic for the WSU School of Education and has received multiple Pinnacle Awards.

Collaborative Initiatives

Ben teaching science via webinar

In 2012, Ben co-founded the non-profit Virtual Excursions Australia. In 2015, he co-founded the Pinnacle Education Collaborative.

During the global pandemic, he co-founded the AVA Challenge, a STEM initiative for the Australian space industry.

Authoring & Media



Be Amazing: How to teach science

Ben is the author of ‘Be Amazing!’ and host of the FizzicsEd Podcast.



Ben accepting the Small Business Champion Award

He was the 2015, 2016 & 2018 Australian Small Business Winner.

Media

Latest Post by Ben Newsome CF – Founder & Director

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TAROT Space visualisation tool

Ben Newsome

Learn how to use T.A.R.O.T by Saber Astronautics to visualise space debris, satellite orbits and more for your next space lesson!

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IAC25 Space Day & Young Space Explorers

Ben Newsome

The International Convention Centre Sydney came alive on October 3, 2025 as the 76th International Astronautical Congress (IAC25) Space Day brought in over 10,000 visitors to the convention to learn about applications of space technology for free! From science shows to astronaut visits for the...

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National Science Week 2025 for preschoolers

Ben Newsome

This year's National Science Week theme is all about finding patterns in nature. Your children at your centre can think of it like nature having its own secret language, and we're going to learn to read it!

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20 Free National Science Week 2025 teaching ideas

Ben Newsome

20 free teaching ideas for 2025's National Science Week theme is  Decoding the Universe – Exploring the unknown with nature’s hidden language.

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Best practices in biology teaching

Ben Newsome

We look at best practices in biology teaching; what works and what can implemented effectively in your classroom. Kids love learning about their world, and when you combine this with strong pedagogical practices for biology teaching, you've got a strong recipe for student engagement and...

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Why science shows & workshops work at an Agricultural Show

Ben Newsome

Agricultural shows offer diverse attractions—from main arena events and woodchopping to cake competitions, rides, and food stalls. But could science entertainment fit into the mix? Absolutely! Science shows and workshops, including crowd-pleasing liquid nitrogen demonstrations and interactive science toys, engage families across NSW, VIC, ACT,...

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From Lab Coats to Literature: Using Science to Boost English Skills

Ben Newsome

No matter your school system, the English curriculum is a critical component of learning for students from all grade levels. From comprehension through to sentence structure, students need a firm grasp of the English language to open up possibilities for their lives. The challenge is,...

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STEM Career Pathways – The Long-Term Value of STEM Outreach

Ben Newsome

STEM outreach connects students with real-world career pathways, building future talent pipelines for industries. From hands-on challenges to virtual programs, it fosters skills, awareness, and innovation. But why do organisations invest in it, and which models deliver the best long-term impact for businesses, students, and...

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UTS Occasional Address – Faculty of Science & Faculty of Design, Architecture, and Building

Ben Newsome

This month was a special day for me as I was invited to my alma mater University of Technology Sydney to give the occasional address to graduates from the Faculty of Science and the Faculty of Design, Architecture and Building. It was an honour to...

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Teach about AI using Jam Sandwiches

Ben Newsome

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is confusing. Especially when you consider the pace at which AI is moving and the wide variety of versions out there. So with this in mind, let's help students understand the basics of algorithms and feedback loops inherent in AI by adapting...

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