STEM program opens students’ eyes to future careers
Early exposure to medical researchers and clinicians sparked Dale Neville’s interest in science and medicine and, now a clinical scientist…
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Stories of education success
Volunteers boost student engagement in STEM
Professionals from science, technology, engineering, and mathematics fields are stepping out of their offices, labs, and workspaces to partner with…
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Illuminating learning in the Torres Strait
Since 2018, we've been running our Lights for Learning school outreach program throughout Australia, helping students assemble portable solar lights for children…
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Ignite your future
We’re looking for the Indigenous students who will play a role in building Australia’s future economy. Indigenous students from all…
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It’s ok to be different
Mariam Ajang wishes she was more comfortable being herself when she was younger. “Looking around I didn’t see anyone that…
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You don’t have to know what you’re doing
There were only three other teenagers in the small town where Michael Ison grew up – and one of those…
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I’m in it for the kids
Growing up in Scotland, Louise Compton always wanted to be a teacher but didn’t get the qualifications or encouragement to…
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It’s only thanks to science that I’m alive
Joel Steele feels like he’s living on borrowed time. A cancer diagnosis as a teenager may have crushed his dreams…
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Be your own motivator
Lara Ferri is from Mt Druitt, in Western Sydney. It’s a suburb with a bad reputation – but one that…
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