5 humanitarian STEM careers making major social impact
We break down some of the science, tech and engineering jobs making a massive impact on others.
6 Australian holiday destinations where you can unleash your inner science nerd this summer
If you're sick of spending your holidays shopping or laying around a pool (yawn!) then this list of adventurous, STEM-friendly eco holidays is sure to excite you!
Meet 12-year-old tech inventor, Celia
When 12-year-old Celia came up with her award-winning tech idea late last year, she can hardly have predicted just how relevant it would be in a few months' time.
The very hungry caterpillars
Scoring runner up in UNSW's Bragg Writing Prize is Ebony Wallin's essay about the very hungry caterpillars that can digest plastic.
Neighbourhood watch: science makes cities safer and more enjoyable
Science skills like data gathering and analysis are helping to create apps that solve the big problems facing society today.
Reef obsession: Protecting the coral reef as an ecotoxicologist at ANSTO
Francesca Gissi is at ANSTO under a postgraduate research award, driving the fight against coral reef demise. It's a job that takes her from the lab to the reef, like a coral crime detective.
Eureka! Winners of Australia’s leading science awards announced
From 3D-printed bones to STEM outreach for Indigenous schools and fighting malaria - here are all of the 2019 Australian Museum Eureka Prize Winners
Smartphone microscope
Australian scientists have discovered a way to transform a smartphone into a microscope using a drop of polymer baked in the oven.
5 careers to fight global warming
We’ve compiled a list of 5 awesome global-warming-fighting STEM careers we reckon those students – or anyone with ambitions to save the world, really – might want to pursue one day.
STEM girls to help make iso life easier
UTS and Tech Girls are partnering to host a Girls in STEM Design Challenge. Girls in Years 5-8 are invited to the full-day, free online event this Wednesday. The challenge? Come up with ways to help improve our lives while social distancing!
The fate of the Great Barrier Reef
Carol Ge is a runner up in UNSW's Bragg Writing Prize. Read Carol's piece about the devastating effects of climate change on our Great Barrier Reef.
Want to save the planet? Get there with renewable energy jobs
With a career in renewable energy, you can cut power consumption and help to save the planet with clean energy from waves, wind and the sun!
From the navy to cyber security: 5-minute Q&A
Interested in a career in cyber security? We chatted to Nicholas Desilas who studied a Cert IV in engineering at TAFE before spending 10 years in the navy and now has a successful career in the cyber security industry, as Strategic Relationship Representative at global cyber security leader, Palo Alto Networks.
16 quick career challenges to tick off these school holidays
Bored yet? There are loads of quick, easy things you can do for your career these school holidays.
So, you want a next-gen data science gig? Live Webinar recording
So, you wanna kickstart a future-focused data science career? Hear from three real-life STEM professionals busting myths and swapping pathway stories.