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Issue 1: Term 1 2024

STEM Professionals in Schools welcomes you to Term 1 of a new school year; we hope 2024 is full of new and rewarding adventures as together we support STEM education in fun and memorable ways for program participants, students, and the community. 

Important tasks to start the year

Updates for safety

Our commitment to the safety and wellbeing of everyone involved with CSIRO-related activities means some changes will be introduced to Working With Children Checks and Risk Assessment requirements. More information to come; we appreciate your cooperation as we support fun and safe learning.

More ways to get involved

If you are not yet partnered in our program, there are other ways to get involved with CSIRO Education in the meantime. CSIRO has shared a list of programs, events, and resources for teachers, STEM professionals, and parents! Article linked above.

Let's make matches

Partners needed!

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

In the spotlight:

Scientist's Antarctic trip is a learning opportunity

Students aged kinder to year 6 enjoyed a virtual tour of Antarctica's Casey Station, and a question time with CSIRO's Dr Ann Stavert live from the field! Find out how a 30-minute call can have a lasting impact for students learning about STEM subjects and career possibilities. Dr Stavert is partnered with STEM specialist teacher Lisa MacDonald.

Read the full story

Upcoming events

Boost your LinkedIn profile

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Did you know you can add your education program volunteering to your LinkedIn profile? Here's how:

  1. Within your LinkedIn profile, select 'Add profile section'.
  2. In the 'Add to profile' pop-up window under the 'Additional' drop down menu, select 'Add volunteer experience.'
  3. Fill in the fields, selecting CSIRO as the organisation, Education as the cause, and enter your volunteer role name (e.g. "STEM Professionals in Schools volunteer"). Once you've completed the fields 'Save' to publish!

Supported by the Australian Government Department of Education, delivered by CSIRO.