Careers with STEM

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Calling all aspiring science writers in years 7-10! The UNSW Bragg Student Prize for Science Writing 2019 is now open for entries.

Digitisation, automation, a growing population and climate change adaptation all require innovative approaches to the way we design and construct smart cities. 

The defence force has long been a big employer of engineers and an investor in new tech – and their innovations often find a second life in the civilian world

In the ads we were promised a handsome, out-of-this-world astrophysicist, but it has since been revealed that Ten’s 2019 bachelor Matt Agnew is in fact working as a data scientist at a major bank. Although still a PhD student at Swinburne University, the 31-year-old has reportedly initiated a break while The Bachelor airs to take on an analyst role with...

When we think of humanitarian and social impact careers, we often think of legal aid, education and social work-type gigs, yet there are a stack of opportunities in disaster relief and aid work that require solid STEM skills. Here, we break down some of the science, tech and engineering jobs making a massive impact on others. 1. Geographic information systems...

The infographic covers everything from Oompa Loompa salaries to the cost of edible wallpaper and powering it all with renewable energy.

With Australia’s territorial claim to Antarctica a massive 42 per cent, it’s important for STEM students to understand our unique relationship with the icy continent, particularly considering that it could hold valuable insight into the future of our climate. Luckily the secrets and science of Antarctica are coming to us this Science Week – and beyond – with a specially...

This stalwart of chemistry classrooms everywhere has just well and truly entered the 21st century.

What did Matt do, before he became a TV star? And who, or what, is TESS?

With National Science Week going down, there are a stack of seriously inspiring – and exciting – science-focused events happening all over the country. Here are five that would give you an awesome insight into your future career paths. If your dream STEM job involves a 3D printer… This Science Week the Adelaide City Library’s Innovation Lab has gotten their hands...

We’ve been crushing on bachelor Matt Agnew’s impressive science career since the trailers revealed he was an astrophysicist months ago, and are stoked by how much he’s got the country psyched on all things STEM. He’s got a double degree in science and engineering, a masters in astrophysics and is currently a PhD candidate at Swinburne University of Technology’s...