What do humanitarian aid, artificial hearts and theme parks have in common? Engineering!

This year’s Careers with STEM: Engineering magazine is packed with life-changing career inspiration for students who want to make the world a better place.
We explore how engineering can improve quality of life – from addressing global challenges like access to clean water and disaster relief, to the future of medicine, the importance of critical minerals in building Australia’s future, and how creativity boosts the human spirit.
Discover careers with STEM + X, our unique formula for matching STEM skills with personal passions.
STEM + X in action
🔧 Engineering + Humanitarian
Discover how engineers are solving problems that save lives and empower communities around the world.
🧬 Engineering + Biomedical
Learn how Australia is leading the way in biomedical breakthroughs, with extra focus on the Total Artificial Heart and what blood vessels have in common with plumbing!
⚙️ Engineering + Critical Minerals
Engineers are vital to the clean energy transition. We explore how critical minerals power the tech we use every day – and how engineers are making it more sustainable.
🎨 Engineering + Creativity
Engineers bring imagination to life. Think film, music, rollercoaster and beyond – with creative engineering behind the scenes.
And much, much more!

Includes a special 8-page Net Zero flip-cover edition
In this special issue of Careers with STEM: Net Zero, we’re focusing on engineering for resilience. We bust Net Zero myths, talk about how we can adapt our cities to climate change, and explain the need for green electricians.
Grab your copy to explore exciting pathways into Net Zero careers. There are scholarship opportunities up for grabs too!
This issue was supported by Macquarie University, Edith Cowan University, the University of New South Wales, Charles Sturt University, the Australian Power Institute, and the University of Technology Sydney.








