

Ben Newsome CF – Founder & Director
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Ben Newsome CF – Founder & Director
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Ben Newsome founded Fizzics Education to deliver science education across Australia, having now reached 3 million kids since 2004. He is a qualified science teacher, 2013 Churchill Fellow, 2020 AMP Tomorrow Maker, 2015, 2016 & 2018 Australian Small Business Winner for Children’s Education Services, 2020 WSABE Outstanding Business Leader of the Year, 2019 Blacktown Business Person of the Year, and the receiver of both the 2023 University of Technology Sydney Chancellor’s Award for Excellence and the Faculty Award of Excellence for Science plus several Pinnacle Awards from the Center for Interactive Learning & Collaboration.
Ben is a board member for Educating 4 Leadership, is an advisory board member of the Center for Interactive Learning & Collaboration, an Ambassador for the Association of Science Education Technicians NSW and is part of the NSW Churchill Fellows Association committee. He is also the author of ‘Be Amazing! How to teach science the way primary kids love’ & the host of the FizzicsEd Podcast.
In 2012 Ben co-founded the non-profit Virtual Excursions Australia which has now grown to include over 40 major cultural institutions and departmental distance education managers, where together VEA members create collaborative video conference events and share tips and tricks on best practice. In 2015 he co-founded another non-profit called the Pinnacle Education Collaborative, a network of over 30 cultural organisations in North America that deliver virtual excursions to schools, retirement homes, remand centres and more.
Ben is a regular speaker at teaching & learning conferences and presents at teacher professional development sessions for K to 12 science class delivery wherever possible. Putting together collaborative educational events with cultural organisations as well as the corporate sector is a major role these days which he thoroughly enjoys!
Latest Post by Ben Newsome CF – Founder & Director
STEM Career Pathways – The Long-Term Value of STEM Outreach
February 17, 2025
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...
UTS Occasional Address – Faculty of Science & Faculty of Design, Architecture, and Building
November 12, 2024
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...
Teach about AI using Jam Sandwiches
October 13, 2024
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...
CILC Hall of Fame – Fizzics Education
August 19, 2024
Fizzics Education has been inducted into the Center for Interactive Learning and Collaboration Hall of Fame! This honour is given to the Content Providers who have received the Pinnacle Award for 10 consecutive years to acknowledge their accomplishments in creating live virtual field trip experiences!
How Science Drives Literacy and Numeracy
May 1, 2024
Many learners love science but what if we use science experiments as a hook for English and Mathematics lessons? Beyond its inherent fascination, science can also serve as a springboard to enhance literacy and numeracy skills, critical areas of leaning for life.
Why space is a hook for students across disciplines
April 30, 2024
From technology to mythology, space has that X factor that crosses cultural boundaries and generational age gaps. It’s just simply fascinating! Also, it is a hook that encourages students from all disciplines to look beyond the subject and to see the potential careers that they...
Helping to raise CAST test scores with Magnitude
February 5, 2024
Fizzics Education is working with Magnitude.io to help teachers improve the outcomes of grade 5 students in Lodi Unified school district. Commencing February 26, we will be presenting live science demonstrations specifically designed to highlight scientific thinking, variable testing and changes in states of matter...
The Power of Provocations in Teaching
November 11, 2023
Provocations are powerful tools in the classroom. It is also ok if the provocation creates disagreement! We look at how provocations create engaged learners.
2023 UTS Chancellor’s Award for Excellence – Ben Newsome
October 15, 2023
Last week Ben Newsome was incredibly honoured to receive both the University of Technology Sydney Chancellor's Award for Excellence and the Faculty Award of Excellence: Science at the 2023 UTS Alumni Awards. Read more about these awards here.
Fire-Ed Up Challenge
October 8, 2023
Join the Fire-Ed Up challenge to explore the world of bushfires through STEM! Delve deep into their impacts, learn how STEM aids in mitigation, and be inspired for a future in bushfire management.
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