Summary
A career in STEM can take you to some extraordinary places and epic adventures to uncover the mysteries of our amazing planet. More than experiments in labs or reviewing samples, the world of STEM post-secondary school offers incredible variety in activity and interests.
Showcasing a variety of STEM and industry professionals, Epic Science Adventures will demonstrate to students the real-world inspirational jobs that show there’s no limit to where they might go and what they can do!
This program explores Critical and Creative Thinking and Science as a Human Endeavour for Years 6-12.
This event is also available for students in Years 9-12.
FEATURING
Julien Louys
Julien Louys
Julien Louys is a vertebrate palaeontologist and palaeoecologist at the Australian Research Centre for Human Evolution at Griffith University. He has conducted research on Australian marsupials, the community ecology of...
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Tegan Taylor
Tegan Taylor
Tegan Taylor is a multi-award-winning health and science reporter for the ABC. She hosts shows including Radio National’s Health Report, Quick Smart and What’s That Rash?
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Emily Jateff
Emily Jateff
Emily Jateff is the Senior Curator, Maritime Trade and Industry and inaugural Curator of Ocean Science and Technology at the Australian National Maritime Museum.
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Duncan Ritchie
Duncan Ritchie
Duncan is an accomplished engineer with experience in the design and construction of major infrastructure projects globally, including London's iconic St Pancras International station, Sydney's Central Station, the Ipswich Motorway...
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Hedda Giorgi
Hedda Giorgi
Hedda is living her dream as a sport scientist at the Queensland Academy of Sport. She works with a team of inspiring athletes, coaches, sport scientists and other support staff...
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Suitable for students in years 6 – 8.
School Information
If you have any questions, please phone a QTIX Groups Bookings Officer on (07) 3840 7466.
Please note the student to adult ratio – please see our Information for Schools page for details.
Accessibility
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Extra Resources
The Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM) Careers video series is for students to see real-world professionals working in the STEM fields and the different pathways that can be followed into a STEM career. Hear from Dr Christine Lambkin, Entomologist, Queensland Museum.
Cost
$10 per student
Age Recommendation
Students Years 6 - 8Session Times
Session Times
Epic Science Adventures (years 6-8)
20 March 2024
60 mins 1:15pm
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