Match fashion + maths for an innovative tech career
If you think fashion design and STEM couldn’t be more different, think again. Dr Mark Liu is innovating clothing patterns with computer aided design, meaning less waste and a better fit.
Be creative
What’s your STEM + X?
STEM + X means combining your field of STEM study (Science, tech, engineering or maths) with your passion; is your passion to be creative?
If your ‘X’ is ‘Be Creative’, then you might be interested in 3D printed fashion (Tech + Be Creative) or science communication (Science + Be Creative).
5 ways to make friends with artificial intelligence
Artificial intelligence (AI) is coming along leaps and bounds from the boring chatbots of yesteryear. Now, AI can face off in a rap battle, challenge you to a dance-off or jam along with you as you play piano!
Want a life changing summer break? Build your ideas at the Questacon Invention Convention!
The National Questacon Invention Convention is an all-expenses paid, five-day workshop in Canberra for budding young inventors and innovators!
This is why “finding" your passion is a bad idea
How can that possibly be?! Well, new research suggests that “finding your passion” leads to tunnel vision when it comes to your interests. One simple mantra can change all that. We show you how to develop your passions for a happier you!
What it's really like to make apps for a living
Mathew Blair, a University of Melbourne graduate and Google software engineer, has created a mobile art app that takes you on a tour of Melbourne’s art.
Creative IT careers; yep, that's a thing!
Lateral thinking and computer science go hand-in-hand for Alex Hahn, who pursued creative IT careers after studying digital technologies at QUT.
Making music with computer science
Can you imagine creating a career out of playing music on an iPad, or predicting viral videos on Youtube? At the Australian National University, students are creating careers in computer science and music production to discover what’s possible with creative careers in maths and code.
Everything you need to know about creative jobs in STEM
Creative jobs and STEM careers are no longer chalk and cheese. Here’s everything you need to know to get started in discovering your creative career in STEM!
What's your creative STEM career?
What’s your creative career in STEM? Take our quiz to find out whether you’ll work with music, art or design in your STEM career!
Where maths studies can take you
You might be surprised by all of the amazing jobs that maths can lead to. These six examples are just a few of the creative careers you could find yourself in.
Science + humanities = creative careers
It takes a holistic approach that combines science with creativity, politics and innovative communications to face 21st century challenges. You could work in creative careers as a science communicator, or use STEAM skills to solve global problems like climate change!
Fashion meets technology at TAFE
For fashion designer, Natalie, digital technology is an essential part of her process. She’s using computer aided design to model her ideas and digitise pattern making.