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Issue 2: Term 2 2024

Ivanhoe East Primary Schools STEM Professionals in Schools partnership
Ivanhoe East Primary Schools STEM Professionals in Schools partnership

Welcome to Term Two! The school year is in full swing, and many of you have already met with your partner this year to run or plan an activity in Term One.

If you are yet to run an activity, or yet to be partnered, now is a great time to think ahead to National Science Week - stay tuned for news of CSIRO events and resources to suit everyone who wants to get involved.

Let's make matches

Partners needed!

There are teachers and STEM professionals waiting to be partnered nationwide, with the greatest needs in SA and ACT. If you or someone you know might help, contact our team.

National events of interest:

FREE lesson plan: Responsible and ethical AI

CSIRO Education and Outreach and Data 61 have combined to create a lesson plan to explore responsible and ethical AI. Suitable for Years 5 and 6 and free to download, it includes the materials, presentation with presenter notes and curriculum mapping needed to navigate the concept of fairness in AI.

National Volunteer Week (20-26 May)

As one of the largest skilled volunteer programs in Australia, we have a huge appreciation for what our program participants achieve for STEM education on a voluntary basis. The STEM Professionals in Schools team extends our thanks to you!

International Girls in ICT Day (25 April)

April 25 was International Girls in ICT Day. We took the opportunity to highlight the partnership of IT expert Sheree and teacher Karen. They empower students at St Hilda's Anglican School for Girls with digital technology skills from an early age. They agree that partnerships with ICT professionals help schools to equip students with the tools to shape their futures and drive positive change.

National Science Week (10-18 August)

The 2024 theme for National Science Week is "Species survival: More than just sustainability". CSIRO will have education resources, professional development opportunities, and free events available for all who would like to get involved. Subscribe to the CSIRO Education and Outreach newsletter via the link above to keep up to date with upcoming offerings.

In the spotlight:

𝗘𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗖𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗹𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗹 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗼 𝗮𝗱𝘃𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗲𝗻𝘃𝗶𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗸𝗻𝗼𝘄𝗹𝗲𝗱𝗴𝗲

Educator Terri from Holloways Beach Environmental Education Centre is partnered with Rosie, a Water and Environmental Officer from Cairns Regional Council. Together they run a water testing program for students and lead educational sessions for the public to raise awareness of local environmental issues and solutions.

More partner stories

Upcoming events

Spotted! STEM Professionals in Schools at the South Australia Science Teachers Association conference

Maria and Meg from STEM Professionals in Schools attend the South Australian Science Teachers Association conference 2024

If you attended the SASTA Annual Conference in April, you may have spotted some familiar faces at one of the booths. STEM Professionals in Schools' team members Maria and Meg were on site to meet and greet current and new recruits to the program. 

CSIRO Education and Outreach will also be in Melbourne this July to attend CONASTA 71 2024 - See you there!

STEM Professionals in Schools is supported by the Australian Government Department of Education and delivered by CSIRO.