
So, you wanna kickstart a future-focused science career? Hear from three real-life STEM professionals busting myths and swapping pathway stories.
Next generation scientists will transform the way we live and work. From the health aspects of urban and regional development, to drone management of wildlife, 3D visualisation reefs and futuristic uses of materials, getting clued up on emerging careers – and the pathways to land them – is important if you’re keen to seek out future-proof roles.
In this video, Careers with STEM co-founder and journalist Heather Catchpole talks us through cutting-edge careers in science fields and chats to three QUT graduates working on some seriously cool projects. Find out how to secure yourself a smart study pathway from people who’ve already established their own future-driven STEM gigs.
Meet maths undergraduate Grace Heron, bio-fabrication expert and STEM ambassador Naomi Paxton and geoscientist Robert Emo.
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Author: Cassie Steel
As Refraction’s digital editor, Cassie Steel spends her days researching robots and stalking famous scientists on Twitter.