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An old black and white image of scientist working with Australia’s first computer, CSIRAC.

Put your (computational) thinking cap on!

The top 5 things you need to know about computational thinking ... and why it’s so important for the jobs of the future.

Angelina Arora standing in front of her project poster.

Three teens changing the world through STEM

This year’s BHP Foundation Science and Engineering Award finalists have their eyes set on changing the world through medicine, environmental science and engineering.

Adele Hudson standing in front of blurry green background.

The ABCs of teaching science

Every day teachers are forming our future leaders and it is one heck of a job.

Astronomer Karen Lee-Waddell with telescope

A star gazer’s quest to inspire others

As a child a drive in the countryside changed Dr Karen Lee-Waddell’s life, turning her gaze to the stars. Now she wants to inspire others.

lady on fire during stunt performance

The secret science behind movie stunts

Find out what it takes to be a stunt performer on the big screen (hint: it takes a bit of science know-how).

A STEM Professionals in Schools partnership in action.

Engineers empowering teachers

STEM Professionals in Schools is bringing real world engineering practice to the classroom.

Aussie high school student wins top prize at Intel’s ‘Olympics of science and engineering’

Oliver Nicholls cleans up at Intel's 'Olympics of science', the International Science and Engineering Fair, with his automated high-rise window cleaner.

Madeleine Whip sitting on picnic rug outside.

Anti-ants rugs, shrimply plastics and other teen inventions

From saving the planet from plastics to deactivating landmines, this year’s BHP Billiton Foundation Science and Engineering Awards finalists have created some amazingly cool devices.

Heroic teachers of our scientists’ past

We’re celebrating World Teachers’ Day – a day to acknowledge our teachers and say thanks for the significant contributions they make in our classrooms and communities.

Minister Sinodinos talks to Gundaroo primary students about all things science during our STEM in Schools event.

National Science Week: STEM in Schools & Floating Classrooms

We're celebrating our favourite time of year, National Science Week, with STEM in Schools and floating classrooms.

A STEM professional, teacher and two students participating in a science activity

What is STEM and why is it important?

STEM is a word that’s bandied around a lot lately. But what does it mean? It’s much more than an acronym – it’s potentially your passport for the future.

Indigenous students grinding into science ‘On Country’

Students went 'on country' with local Kamilaroi man Corie Taylor to learn how sandstone beds were used to shape and sharpen axe heads.