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Jodie Ward
Forensic scientist
Jodie Ward is an expert in all things bones and forensic DNA profiling, as well as one of 2018's Superstars of STEM.
Dr Sue Pillans
Science illustrator
Sue discovered her dream career only three years ago, when she realised she could pursue both marine science and art as a science illustrator!
Gregg Suaning
Biomedical engineer
If you've ever wanted to make a positive impact in the world, engineering is the way to do it. Gregg Suaning has built a successful career creating life-changing bionics.
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.
Maddison Miller
Indigenous archaeologist
Can a career in archaeology bring you closer to your own culture? Darug woman, Maddison uses Indigenous knowledge to inform smarter futures.
Merritt Moore
Dancing with Physics
Merritt shows us how to become a professional dancer... and a physicist too!
Vanessa Pirotta
Marine biologist
Vanessa Pirotta always wanted to study marine biology. Now a PhD student, she's using drones to collect whale snot to improve whale health.
Kate Farquharson
Conservation data analyst
Kate explains how she turned her love for wildlife into an educational path.
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!
Wayne Cawthorne
Biochemistry student
Choosing a career path hasn't been easy, but through mentorship program 'ASSETS', Wayne found his way to a love of biochemistry.
Ann Damien
Technology scout
Technology scout, Ann Damien found her happy medium combining her skills in marketing and business with a career in medtech
Macquarie’s new Bachelor of Mathematical Sciences shows you how the world works
The new Bachelor of Mathematical Sciences at MQ is the only course of its kind in Sydney, teaching students modelling, problem solving & data analysis.
Oceans and climate change: we’re on a countdown
Finding a solution to global warming in time will require an understanding of the complex processes behind climate and weather, which affect oceans and climate change.
4 science-backed ways to make the school holidays last longer
If you feel like your holidays are skating by, here are 4 science-backed ways to make time go slower.