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Global problem solvers
From climate change and food security to renewable energy - meet people who carved their career in STEM jobs that address the world's biggest global challenges.
Chris Turney
Earth scientist
Chris Turney tells us about a day in the life of an environmental scientist; it's all smooth sailing when you're not stranded in Antarctica!
Lauren D'Aprano
Product designer
Lauren D'Aprano uses maths everyday in her small business that creates planet-friendly fork-and-spoon carry cases (that are pretty, too!)
Minh Nga Nguyen
Eco-engineer
Minh Nga Nguyen is competing in the BHP awards with her bamboo biochar; a recycled water filter and renewable fertiliser
Angelina Arora
Bio-plastic inventor
At 15 years old, Angelina has already invented two types of biodegradable plastic which have seen her compete in the BHP awards.
Nikolina Cvetanovic
Financial services graduate
What engineer's attributes make CBA's Nikolina Cvetanovic a great financial services graduate?
Mehreen Faruqi
Parliamentarian
Civil and environmental engineer and Greens MP Dr Mehreen Faruqi is the first Muslim woman elected to Parliament in Australia.
Sam Clifford
Conservationist
Sam Clifford is using maths to save animals in amazing places – from the Great Barrier Reef to the Peruvian Amazon.
Lucy McDonald
Insights analyst
Lucy McDonald uses her skills in analytics to help people solve business problems.
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skills to understand and fight back against COVID-19