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Learn science through teaching – new QUT elective
13 Apr
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Learn science through teaching – new QUT elective

Science, maths and engineering students at the Queensland University of Technology (QUT) now have the chance to develop their teaching and communication skills, with a new unit offered in 2 Semester 2015. Learning Science through Teaching is the first unit offered in a proposed new QUT minor in science and maths education, which is collaboratively designed and delivered byRead more about Learn science through teaching – new QUT elective[…]

STEM Studio opportunity for pre-service teachers
05 Mar
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STEM Studio opportunity for pre-service teachers

The STEM Studio is seeking pre-service teachers with a strong interest in teaching science, technology, education and maths to take part in a pilot project starting at QUT in March 2015. Led by QUT, the STEM Studio is an innovative new program aiming to enhance science and mathematics pre-service secondary teacher education. Together, QUT’s ScienceRead more about STEM Studio opportunity for pre-service teachers[…]

Day 2: GM Food For Thought
14 Jan
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Day 2: GM Food For Thought

After locating the campus coffee shop yesterday, getting going on day two was a lot easier!

Water filtration workshop with Jeremy Smith
Water filtration workshop with Jeremy Smith

We began with a visit to the ANU Engineering Labs, where we heard from Dr Henry Gardner on computer sciences and how to best incorporate ICT in the curriculum. Henry also provided us with useful websites including interactive games and competitions that introduce students to coding. Following this, we had a taste of Engineers Without Borders through an experiment designing water filtration systems for developing communities. This session, run by Jeremy Smith was a great activity that we are excited to try out in the classroom. Read more about Day 2: GM Food For Thought …

Physics fun on day one!
13 Jan
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Physics fun on day one!

Official welcoming: Gabby Gilmore, Andrew Laming MP, Melissa Blacklock and Gemma Sardoni
Official welcoming: Gabby Gilmore, Andrew Laming MP, Melissa Blacklock and Gemma Sardoni

The first official day of the NSTSS kicked off with a warm welcome to the program from Vic Dobos (CEO ASTA), Damien Pierce (Director NYSF), and Andrew Laming (MP for Bowman). It was great to hear from three passionate science education advocates, who encouraged us to wholly embrace the program over the next week.

Following another lovely stroll through the ANU campus, we attended our first lecture, presented by Dr Kaylene Young on stem cell research. This lecture was both insightful and relevant to the three of us, as we share biology as a future teaching area.

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