Targets primary and middle school students in remote Indigenous communities and uses on-country projects as the context for learning science linked to Indigenous ecological knowledge. Science Pathways for Indigenous Communities 2,691 Targets middle-school students and uses Indigenous science concepts and contexts to engage all students through hands-on inquiry based projects. Inquiry for Indigenous Science Students (I2S2) 143 schools 1,095 teachers 11,076 Provides an opportunity for Year 10 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students to explore the study and career options available to them in STEM. Aboriginal Summer School for Excellence 499 Indigenous STEM Education Project The Indigenous STEM Education Project provides of six nationwide programs that cater to the diversity of students as they progress through primary, secondary and tertiary education and into employment. Program potential Three stand out programs demonstrate enormous potential for continued success and expansion. There is a unique opportunity for a new funding partner to explore this prospect and immediately reap the benefits of an investment in proven models that deliver impact. 22,116 Aboriginal and/Torres Strait Islander Students* 2,141 Teachers involved* 233 Schools participating* *Results are from a six year period Project highlights Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students 13 schools 23 communities Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students 344 teachers 277 Aboriginal education workers 739 student applications Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students 14 summer schools CSIRO acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the lands that we live and work on across Australia and pays its respect to Elders past and present. Science Pathways for Indigenous Communities Inquiry for Indigenous Science Students (I2S2) Aboriginal Summer School for Excellence The Indigenous STEM Education Project has significant impact on the engagement and achievement of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students. Impact* 89% Invaluable partnerships between schools and Indigenous Ranger programs, scientists and land management organisations intend to study a STEM field at university (up from 58% before the summer school) 79% showed improvement or similar engagement after participating in I2S2 inquiry achieved an A, B, C grade after participating in I2S2 inquiry 66% of ASSETS alumni progressed to University and of which 55% pursued STEM qualifications 71% of students recorded an increase in academic achievements following participating in I2S2 inquiry 27% stated ASSETS participation had a ‘life-changing’ impact on their study choices and career direction 29% * From the most recent evaluation report. What they say * From the most recent evaluation report “The value here of engaging in Two‑way Science learning on country is to reconnect our kids. If you go back to a traditional system of learning, it’s our mothers, it’s our auntys, it’s our uncles, our fathers who teach the children.” Kado Muir, Cultural Protocol Officer, Ngaila Heritigate Research Council Science Pathways for Indigenous Communities “I’ve actually found the engagement has gone through the roof.” Suzanne Fowler, Teacher, Leanora District High School Science Pathways for Indigenous Communities “We understand here at Wiluna that two‑way science is not only important for the students own sense of identity, not only important for their sense of academic development, but also for the future.” Adriano Truscott – Wiluna School, Principal Science Pathways for Indigenous Communities Indigenous Leaders Principals and Teachers “He grew up so much. He came home with increased self-confidence and determination to do well to achieve admission to university.” Indigenous parent IMPACT “I have higher social confidence and a better knowledge in STEM careers. ASSETS has presented with me a better perspective of what I want to do in the future.” ASSETS Student Students and Parents “CSIRO programs are an inspiring way to teach science through integration Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander knowledges.” Jess Cooper, Teacher, Birrigai Outdoor Education Centre Canberra I2S2 Indigenous STEM Education Program is funded by the BHP Foundation. csiro.au/Indigenous-STEM 20-00188