Podcast: Engineering with Paper with Godwyn Morris
September 12, 2021
Paper is one of the most common materials in the classroom and we can use it to expand student STEM skills! We chat with Godwyn Morris about Engineering with paper, a downloadable series that helps students learn how to create and mesh together basic shapes to create complex objects.
Podcast: Australian Virtual Astronaut Challenge
September 11, 2021
Do you think you’re isolated? Try being in space! The Australian Virtual Astronaut Challenge aims to engage students in a design thinking process for solving a lunar plant growth challenge. We chat with Dr Scott Sleap, project leader for the STEM Industry School Partnerships (SISP) program and Ted Tagami, cofounder...
Podcast: Using games to teach science – Part 1 with Richard Durham
August 15, 2021
Physical games offer an incredible opportunity for people to explore & learn concepts. This can be applied in STEM education! We chat with Richard Durham, a passionate advocate for game design and the Curriculum Development Manager for the Faculty of Creative Arts and Industries at the University of Auckland. This...
Podcast: Space biology with Scarlett Li-Williams
July 23, 2021
We chat with Scarlett Li-Williams, a postgraduate research student (MPhil) at the School of Biological, Earth & Environmental Sciences at the University of New South Wales who is also working on the upcoming ASBX Australian Space Biology x Health Summit 2021 as well as with her team at S.A.A.S Missions...
Podcast: Algae Innovation Challenge
July 6, 2021
Find out about the Algae Innovation Challenge for schools as we chat with Rachael Scott from the UTS Deep Green Biotech Hub. It's all about imagination, creativity and the potential applications of biotechnology for sustainability.
Podcast: School cybersecurity with Paul Hankin
June 21, 2021
Cybersecurity in schools has become an increasingly important topic given the implications of having so many students online. We chat with Paul Hankin, a cybersecurity expert from Kaesim who takes us through 5 simple ways in which your families can protect the devices that your student's access.
Podcast: OzHarvest FEAST program
May 22, 2021
Find out about FEAST, an interactive STEM program developed by OzHarvest that combines nutrition, food waste and sustainability in a curriculum ready package for Australian primary schools. We chat with Amelia Berner, OzHarvest’s FEAST Program Manager to learn more!
Podcast: Join ExoLab – An ISS Project for Schools with Magnitude
May 2, 2021
Find out about ExoLab, an ISS experiment you can run in your school as we chat with Ted Tagami, User Advisory Committee - Education Chair at ISS US National Laboratory & co-founder of Magnitude!
Podcast: Maree Timms & DTAC Wangaratta
April 21, 2021
Be inspired as we chat with Maree Timms, founder of Digital Technologies Advisory Committee Wangaratta. DTAC Wangaratta helps students across the region & beyond connect with STEM in a variety of ways!
Podcast: Science of sound with Victor Minces
April 4, 2021
Meet Victor Minces, a researcher at the University of California, San Diego, who has applied his background in physics, neuroscience and the cognitive science of music to create Listening to Waves, a project sponsored by the National Science Foundation. It's all about inspiring students to develop a deeper appreciation of...
Podcast: Esports, robots & more with Prairie STEM
March 20, 2021
Find out how Prairie STEM is changing lives by empowering kids to use Esports as a vehicle to raise money for charity. Plus, learn about Prairie STEM's philosophy when it comes to teaching kids critical thinking skills using STEM as we chat with CEO Alan Wang, COO Jeffrey Ingraham &...
Podcast: Teaching technology in primary school with Karl Easton
February 26, 2021
We chat with Karl Easton, a passionate digital technologies teacher with a flair for connecting students with the real world. So many ideas given by Karl for helping students make real connections with STEM to life!
Podcast: Space Exploration Educators Conference with Phyllis Friello
January 23, 2021
We chat with Phyllis Friello, Education Manager for professional development at Space Center Houston and the Johnson Space Center’s Educator Resource Center to find out more about the Space Exploration Educators Conference. So much on offer, and this year you can connect virtually!
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