Funding will support hands-on science, engineering, technology and mathematics (STEM) experiences that encourage young people to build skills and be creative and entrepreneurial.
The projects focus on engaging young Australians from diverse backgrounds and those underrepresented in STEM. In total, 26 projects will share $1,996,263.
Projects include:
- CoLab project by Beaker Street will connect high-school students with early-career STEM researchers. Students visit labs and create artwork about scientific concepts and ideas that will be featured by the Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery.
- DTAC Wangaratta’s ‘Future Ready Kit’ will bring hands-on robotics and computer science activities, skills and training to teachers and students. This will highlight the growing demand for skills and careers in these fields.
- Charles Darwin University will expand their ‘STEM Explorers NT’ program. This includes a roadshow to remote and rural primary schools and libraries with events, workshops and exhibits about heat mitigation.
- CONCINNITY Consulting’s ‘STEM Pathways: VR and Beyond’ will offer interactive and immersive STEM activities and virtual reality experiences to young people from multicultural communities.
- Intrix Cyber Security’s Cyber Innovators project will equip 400 culturally and linguistically diverse students with cybersecurity skills through interactive workshops and hackathons.