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Health professionals
Health is far more than nursing and doctors! Meet people working in all areas of health from vaccine development to remote healthcare services.
Dr Alice Motion
Chemistry lecturer
Dr Alice Motion, chemistry lecturer at the University of Sydney, is on a mission to make science something everyone can enjoy.
Elizabeth Blackburn
Molecular biologist
Australian molecular biologist Elizabeth Blackburn is a Nobel laureate who discovered the secret to the immortality of cells
Isaac Brain
Inventive coder
Isaac Brain was one half of the duo that took home this year’s BHP Foundation Science and Engineering Award in the Engineering category, for the smart watch 'aWear'
Macinley Butson
SMART inventor
At just 18 years old, Macinley Butson has won the BHP Foundation Science and Engineering Awards twice and has been named NSW Young Australian of the Year 2018.
Danielle Gatland
Transport planner
Danielle Gatland's career in public transport planning involves computer science, design thinking and problem solving.
Nilufar Baghaei
Edu-games guru
Computer scientist Dr Nilufar Baghaei, uses gamification to teach tech and support mental health.
Sanam Mustafa
Immunity illuminator
Dr Sanam Mustafa is figuring out how the brain's immune system affects our behaviour and pain management.
Kris Rallah-Baker
Ophthalmologist
Kristopher Rallah-Baker is Australia's first Indigenous ophthalmologist. He's breaking new ground for Aboriginal health thanks to an inherited 'dream the impossible' attitude.
Elliot Thomas
Medical engineering student
As a student at the University of Newcastle, Elliot's paving the way to a fulfilling career working with artificial organs and medical technology.
Robbie Bonelli
Social change-maker
Robbie's a man of many talents; he's pursuing a PhD in researching macular disease, while spearheading a movement for inclusivity of LGBTIQ+ people in STEM!
Muireann Irish
Cognitive neuroscientist
Encyclopedias, Alzheimer’s and a drive to help others. That’s what kicked off the career of cognitive neuroscientist and Superstar of STEM, Muireann Irish.
Tuguy Esgin
Sport scientist
Let's get physical: Tuguy Esgin is improving Indigenous health through sports science
5 STEM social media careers you’ll want to share
Companies like Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Instagram and Snapchat are reliant on a relatively new breed of STEM professional, whose specialised tech brains mine statistics to offer up marketing insights, solve functionality issues and develop new platforms. Social media careers are in demand right now.
Aboriginal astronomy about the seven sisters: world’s oldest story?
Astronomers say global myths about 'seven sisters' stars may reach back 100,000 years.
Seven must-watch STEM YouTube channels
Looking for STEM YouTube channels to explain what would happen if we nuked the Moon, what the coldest stuff in the universe is and other cool stuff? Here are seven super interesting STEM YouTube channels to boost your knowledge.Â