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Dr Terry Burns Director The Science and Engineering Challenge University of Newcastle, Australia Engaging young people in STEM: What should we be doing? www.newcastle.edu.au/challenge www.newcastle.edu.au/challenge
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Dr Terry BurnsDirector
The Science and Engineering ChallengeUniversity of Newcastle, Australia
Engaging young people in STEM:
What should we be doing?
www.newcastle.edu.au/challenge www.newcastle.edu.au/challenge
What should the future look like?
1. STEM program providers, educators, employers communities and government working together to maximise impact;
2. Young people interested in STEM, doing suitable subjects and considering STEM careers;
3. STEM-literate communities support young people’s career aspirations;
4. A healthy economy with growing STEM-based employment and innovative industry.
www.newcastle.edu.au/challenge
Vision
Through the provision of meaningful, hands-on experiences we aim to challenge more young people to make a difference in the worldby choosing a career in science and engineering.
Mission
Our vision is to challenge every Australian school student to create a future in science and engineering.
Why?
Who?
In 2015 there were a total of 136 event days in 81 locations around Australia.829 schools participated assisted by 2,895 volunteers. Our events involved 29,093 people + another 1,587 at Super Challenge and National Final.
Where?
What have we achieved?The Challenge program:
1. Changes perceptions about a career in STEM;
2. Raises awareness of STEM in the community;
3. Increases participation rates in HSC science and mathematics;
4. Provides a vehicle for the local community to
be involved in an innovative program that
promotes STEM;
What?
SMART science shows
Itinerant
Pre-6
Discovery Days (DD)
Run with SEC
Yr 5-6
(Yr 10-11 helpers)
Build a Future Days (BFD)
On campus
Yr 7-8
Challenge Lite (Lite)
Rural and remote
Yr 5-10
60 Minute Challenge (60min)
Anywhere!
Yr 5-adult
Hunter Science Hub & CoP
Hunter, NSW > National
Outreach leadership
STEM communication training
SCIT2100 course
Work Integrated Learning (WIL)
Undergraduate
Scholarships
Gap-year & undergrad
Internships
Pre/In-service teachers
Professional Development & resources (PD)
Run by SEC & SMART in schools
Teachers
Displays & special events
(run by SMART)
Anywhere!
family-trade
Science & Engineering Challenge (SEC)
Around Australia
Yr 9-10
Our premier event!
How?
INNOVATION iSTEM Yr 10-12
Little S
cie
ntists
Natio
nal S
cie
nce w
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EWB
How?
Programs offered by/with the University of Newcastle
EducationHow?
National challengesEducation
37!
54%
6-8 year old
17
National challengesEducation
43%
30%
40%
5.7%
National challengesEducation
75%
45%
+13%
1.5 times
A big hit…
A call to action!
Ways to get involved with ‘The Challenge’ :
1. Volunteer to help run a Challenge day;
2. Provide sponsorship leads, financial or in-kind support;
3. Join the Local Organising Committee;
4. Help grow the program at the national level.
www.newcastle.edu.au/challenge www.newcastle.edu.au/challenge
Engaging young people in STEM…
[email protected] (02) 4921 54340418 653 699
Questions?
