25 JUN. 2024 · Meet Abdul Rauf, a passionate STEM educator and founder of the Pakistan Science Club. He is on a mission to make people aware of the importance of science and technology, its benefits, and to harness the technical capabilities of Pakistan's youth. Hosted by https://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/team/ben-newsome/ from https://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/ About the Pakistan Science Club The https://paksc.org/ is a not-for-profit science society established on the 8th of August 2008 by Abdul Rauf. Pakistan Science Club inspires a lifelong interest in science, math, and technology by engaging diverse communities through interactive and innovative programs. It aims to provide a scientific and working environment for the local public (students/hobbyists/researchers etc.) where they will be able to collaborate among themselves and other institutions, exchanging innovative ideas and creative mindsets. The Pakistan Science Club (PKC) searches for science talent all over Pakistan by organizing different science activities i.e. summer science camps, science fairs, and competitions. The purpose is to identify and nurture future scientists, technologists, and IT talent at school, college, or university levels. This also provides opportunities and facilities to science-talented students to utilize their skills to innovate and support their scientific interests in the PKC Research Center About Abdul Rauf Abdul Rauf is the Founder and President of the Pakistan Science Club. He is a science enthusiast and research expert who established a platform to nourish and promote science culture in Pakistan. His aim is to popularise science and technology, to search for science talent and develop research and development strategies. He also encourages students and teachers to pursue science by passion and facilitates their access to science by providing training workshops and sessions to adopt project-based learning and inquiry-based approach. Hosted by https://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/team/ben-newsome/ from https://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/ With interviews with leading science educators and STEM thought leaders, this science education podcast is about highlighting different ways of teaching kids within and beyond the classroom. It's not just about educational practice & pedagogy, it's about inspiring new ideas & challenging conventions of how students can learn about their world! https://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/ Know an educator who'd love this STEM podcast episode?  Share it! The FizzicsEd podcast is a member of the Australian Educators Online Network (AEON ) http://www.aeon.net.au/See https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

12 JUN. 2024 · Join Dr Frazer Thorpe and Dr Lieke van der Hulst to learn about education opportunities through the Plants For Space - ARC Centre of Excellence! Hosted by https://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/team/ben-newsome/ from https://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/ About the Plants For Space - ARC Centre of Excellence https://plants4space.com/ aims to create on-demand, zero-waste, high-efficiency plants and plant products to address grand challenges in sustainability for Space and on Earth. Significant advances in plant, food, and sensory science; process and systems engineering; law and policy; and psychology are expected to deliver transformative solutions for Space habitation – and create enhanced plant-derived food and bioresources to capitalise upon emergent and rapidly expanding domestic and global markets. Anticipated outcomes include industry uptake of innovative plant forms, foods, technologies, and commodities; and an ambitious education and international coordination agenda to position Australia as a global leader in research supporting Space habitation. Learn more - https://www.adelaide.edu.au/newsroom/news/list/2024/04/02/plants-to-be-grown-on-the-moon-when-humans-return About Dr Lieke van der Hulst Lieke is the engagement and communications officer for the ARC Centre of Excellence in Plants for Space. Her professional interests in agriculture and wine research are closely linked to my personal passion for leading an increasingly more environmentally sustainable life Dr Frazer Thorpe Frazer is the Education and Engagement Manager for the ARC Centre of Excellence in Plants for Space. He loves sharing the Plants for Space research stories with school students, the public, and industry and enabling them to be hands-on with the future of agriculture and food. Hosted by https://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/team/ben-newsome/ from https://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/ With interviews with leading science educators and STEM thought leaders, this science education podcast is about highlighting different ways of teaching kids within and beyond the classroom. It's not just about educational practice & pedagogy, it's about inspiring new ideas & challenging conventions of how students can learn about their world! https://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/ Know an educator who'd love this STEM podcast episode?  Share it! The FizzicsEd podcast is a member of the Australian Educators Online Network (AEON ) http://www.aeon.net.au/See https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

28 MAY. 2024 · How do we help students think deeply about their world? Learn from accredited Philosophy teacher trainer Kate Kennedy White from Kinder Philosophy about the impact of helping students to question and think analytically, something highly applicable in every subject! Hosted by https://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/team/ben-newsome/ from https://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/ About Kate Kennedy White Kate is an accredited Philosophy teacher trainer in Australia http://fapsa.org.au/ and the United Kingdom http://www.sapere.org.uk/, the Associate Director, Centre for Critical Thinking and Ethics at Newington College, and a dedicated philosophy teacher K-6. Previously, she was an award-winning children’s television creator. Her specialised training includes a residency at the Institute for the Advancement of Philosophy for Children (IAPC) at Montclair University, New Jersey, and an intensive course in The Art of Questioning at the Institut of Philosophy Practice in France. She has presented papers in Vancouver, Seattle, Cape Town, London, Auckland and Wellington and is one of the lead authors in the 2018 Routledge publication Philosophy in Australia. In 2014 she was awarded the NSW Premier’s Early Childhood Scholarship to study introducing P4C in the early childhood years (3-6) and presents courses for Early Childhood professionals in P4C for this age group. In 2023 Kate was awarded the Outstanding Professional Service Award by the Institute for Educational Leadership in Australia in recognition of her voluntary work for the Philosophy in Schools Association NSW. Learn more: - https://www.kinderphilosophy.com/ Hosted by https://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/team/ben-newsome/ from https://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/ With interviews with leading science educators and STEM thought leaders, this science education podcast is about highlighting different ways of teaching kids within and beyond the classroom. It's not just about educational practice & pedagogy, it's about inspiring new ideas & challenging conventions of how students can learn about their world! https://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/ Know an educator who'd love this STEM podcast episode?  Share it! The FizzicsEd podcast is a member of the Australian Educators Online Network (AEON ) http://www.aeon.net.au/See https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

14 MAY. 2024 · Global Teacher Top 50 Finalist Ian Preston drops by to chat about his love of STEM education and his work at the NSW Virtual STEM Academy and the Murrumbidgee Academy of STEM Excellence. Hosted by https://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/team/ben-newsome/ from https://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/ About Ian Preston's work Ian's work is wide and varied. At the Murrumbidgee Academy of STEM Excellence he provides STEM opportunities for students in his local learning communities. This includes Aeronautical Velocity Challenge, F1 in Schools, Science and Engineering Challenge,  STEM lending ending library enhance staff capacity and confidence to deliver STEM & much more https://sispprogram.schools.nsw.gov.au/stem/stem.html As the Deputy Principal at the NSW Virtual STEM Academy he provides STEM enrichment for rural, regional and remote students, with particular emphasis on female and Indigenous students in collaboration with the QLD Virtual STEM Academy with Wendy Bode and John Jose. https://sispprogram.schools.nsw.gov.au/stem/stem1.htm He is part of the Australian Virtual STEM Academy which is a collaboration between QVSA, NSWVSA and NTVSA, with funding from Schools Plus and St George Foundation Through the iSTEM syllabus he has been involved in contributing by writing and reviewing topics and & materials https://education.nsw.gov.au/teaching-and-learning/curriculum/department-approved-courses/istem Australian Virtual Astronaut Challenge this STEM challenge is available globally and was a contributor in its first year and continues to be so today. https://avachallenge.org/about/ Through the iTeachSTEM website, he is involved in its implementation including the sharing of resources https://iteachstem.com.au/resources/istem-syllabus/%20i Ian is a Global Teacher Ambassador and is about to deliver an online PL session on STEM for Malaysian teachers. This will be on their nationwide PL channel designed to continue staff professional development Learn more: - Schools Plus Award https://www.schoolsplus.org.au/teaching_awards/ian-preston-2/ - Educator https://www.theeducatoronline.com/k12/news/murrumbidgees-stem-star-shines-on-world-stage/283396 - Australian Government https://www.education.gov.au/newsroom/articles/australian-teachers-named-top-50-global-teacher-prize%C2%A0 - Premiers award https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SVp-IN63CGw Hosted by https://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/team/ben-newsome/ from https://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/ With interviews with leading science educators and STEM thought leaders, this science education podcast is about highlighting different ways of teaching kids within and beyond the classroom. It's not just about educational practice & pedagogy, it's about inspiring new ideas & challenging conventions of how students can learn about their world! https://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/ Know an educator who'd love this STEM podcast episode?  Share it! The FizzicsEd podcast is a member of the Australian Educators Online Network (AEON ) http://www.aeon.net.au/See https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

26 ABR. 2024 · Combining art, science & culture, the Science Gallery Melbourne creates the space and topics to challenge students and the public's thinking! We speak with Dr Vhairi Mackintosh & Jesse Chambers to learn more about the exhibitions and school programs. Hosted by https://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/team/ben-newsome/ from https://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/ About the Science Gallery Melbourne Exploring the collision of art and science, and playing a vital role in shifting our understanding of science, art and innovation, Science Gallery Melbourne is part of the acclaimed Global Science Gallery Network pioneered by Trinity College Dublin. Science Gallery Melbourne builds on the success of the Network, bringing a southern hemisphere flair to its innovative models of engaging 15-25 year olds with science. One of eight global nodes, Science Gallery Melbourne aims to involve, inspire and transform curious minds through arts and science. Learn more: - https://melbourne.sciencegallery.com/learning-experiences  -  Learn more https://youtu.be/0Ok99d7b3wc?si=qnaFqrfCHIX18NLe - https://melbourne.sciencegallery.com/school-excursions Video: https://youtu.be/mD9pCAi0wgo?si=bt7f7k_9pslCE9Bn - https://melbourne.sciencegallery.com/careers-forums - Online Resources (including Mission Control Digital Resource Pack) - https://youtu.be/m0c2BuopXg0?si=cS4SNqRsBDT2ggyC About Jesse Chambers  Jesse is the Learning Delivery Manager for Science Gallery Melbourne, working with secondary schools to explore the collision of art and science through interdisciplinary STEAM programs. With experience across zoos, science centres, and schools, he enjoys working at the intersection of informal and formal settings to help teachers leverage learning in unique spaces. About Vhairi Mackintosh Dr Vhairi Mackintosh is the Learning & Outreach Manager for Science Gallery Melbourne at the University of Melbourne where she manages an annual transdisciplinary STEAM program for school students. She is an Earth Scientist by trade, but has spent most of her career co-designing, facilitating and managing informal learning and outreach programs. She works to create more equitable opportunities for all young people, so that they have the skills and knowledge to choose any pathway. Hosted by https://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/team/ben-newsome/ from https://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/ With interviews with leading science educators and STEM thought leaders, this science education podcast is about highlighting different ways of teaching kids within and beyond the classroom. It's not just about educational practice & pedagogy, it's about inspiring new ideas & challenging conventions of how students can learn about their world! https://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/ Know an educator who'd love this STEM podcast episode?  Share it! The FizzicsEd podcast is a member of the Australian Educators Online Network (AEON ) http://www.aeon.net.au/See https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

10 ABR. 2024 · Delivering stand-up comedy teaches you to effectively communicate your message to a wide audience. We speak with David Cristane, Director of Future Science Talks to learn how he works with researchers to improve their storytelling skills and bring science to comedy stages around Australia. Hosted by https://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/team/ben-newsome/ from https://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/ About Future Science Talks Future Science Talks is Australia’s only national https://www.futuresciencetalks.com.au/science-comedy-program, in which scientists and academics master storytelling techniques and perform at major comedy festivals.  This program enhances career progression and funding opportunities for scientists. https://www.futuresciencetalks.com.au/science-comedy-program About David Crisante https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidcrisante/ is a communications and comedy expert who trains others on more impactful communication styles. He founded the Sydney Comedy School and Future Science Talks – which runs Australia’s only government-funded Science Comedy Program for scientists.  Each year he trains thousands of people on how to be more effective when on stage and giving presentations.   David ran media and communication teams within science and health organisations for over five years.  Prior to this, he was in diplomacy and international crisis response for Australia’s Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade.  He specialised in the response to MH370, the Syrian War and was a political speechwriter for the Foreign Minister. David started his career as a journalist for seven years, where he was a reporter for the ABC and SBS, as well as an international correspondent in Tokyo for two years, where he specialised in reporting on the nuclear disaster of 2011. In 2024, David has featured in seven festivals including the Adelaide Fringe, Sydney Comedy Festival, Brisbane Comedy Festival, Darwin Fringe, Melbourne https://www.linkedin.com/in/aaronclausen/ Hosted by https://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/team/ben-newsome/ from https://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/ With interviews with leading science educators and STEM thought leaders, this science education podcast is about highlighting different ways of teaching kids within and beyond the classroom. It's not just about educational practice & pedagogy, it's about inspiring new ideas & challenging conventions of how students can learn about their world! https://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/ Know an educator who'd love this STEM podcast episode?  Share it! The FizzicsEd podcast is a member of the Australian Educators Online Network (AEON ) http://www.aeon.net.au/See https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

27 MAR. 2024 · Learn about Maths Inside and other opportunities as Assoc Prof Mary Coupland from School of Mathematical and Physical Sciences at the UTS Faculty of Science Hosted by https://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/team/ben-newsome/ from https://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/ About the Maths Inside Project (2015-2018). This project was funded for 1.9 million dollars by the Australian Maths and Science Partnership Program (Federal Government). Dr Coupland was co-leader with Associate Professor Anne Prescott at UTS. The collaborative project with CSIRO and AAMT produced curriculum materials highlighting the role of mathematics in science. The materials, videos of scientists with related classroom activities, are freely available and used in many Australian schools. An accompanying research project indicated that Maths Inside was successful in raising student interest in studying mathematics, and improving teacher awareness of the importance of mathematics in addressing current real-world issues. https://www.uts.edu.au/research/maths-inside. ICME-15, International Congress on Mathematics Education. Sydney, 7-14 July 2024. http://www.icme15.com/ About Dr Mary Coupland Dr Mary Coupland is an Associate Professor in the School of Mathematical and Physical Sciences at UTS. Mary specialises in mathematics education, specifically in first year university mathematics, data literacy, and professional development for teachers of mathematics. She has been a consultant in mathematics curriculum development for NESA and ACARA, and an examiner for the HSC General Mathematics examinations. She is a member of the Mathematics Education Research Group of Australasia (MERGA); Life Member and President, (2010-2011), Mathematical Association of NSW; President, (2014-2015), Australian Association of Mathematics Teachers. For her work in mathematics education, she was awarded the Professional Teachers Association’s Outstanding Contribution Award in 2012 and the Exceptional Service Award in 2020 https://www.linkedin.com/in/mary-coupland-16638617/ Hosted by https://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/team/ben-newsome/ from https://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/ With interviews with leading science educators and STEM thought leaders, this science education podcast is about highlighting different ways of teaching kids within and beyond the classroom. It's not just about educational practice & pedagogy, it's about inspiring new ideas & challenging conventions of how students can learn about their world! https://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/ Know an educator who'd love this STEM podcast episode?  Share it! The FizzicsEd podcast is a member of the Australian Educators Online Network (AEON ) http://www.aeon.net.au/See https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

11 MAR. 2024 · Find out how your students can contribute to NatureMapr, a huge citizen science database that fosters natural curiosity of the environment and gives everyone a real-world experience in fields such as ecology, conservation, and science! Dr Kate Crawford and Aaron Clausen drop by to go through how you can get involved. Hosted by https://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/team/ben-newsome/ from https://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/ About NatureMapr Citizen science is accessible to all members of the community and is an integral part of a community's understanding and responsibility for the local biodiversity. NatureMapr is an interactive medium that uses sightings made by the local community to inform council and state decision-making regarding flora and fauna in your region. NatureMapr's mission is to empower anybody to report plant or animal information anywhere in Australia and ensure the information gets to the people that need to know about it. https://naturemapr.org/ About Dr Kate Crawford Dr Kate Crawford (Director) is a co-founder of NatureMapr and has extensive experience as a researcher, developer and facilitator. Her work is a continuing application of research and re-evaluation. Kate works with her clients, as a catalyst, to enable them to independently build self-governing, creative, agile and adaptive communities and organisations.  https://www.eviva.com.au/home About Aaron Clausen Aaron is the Managing Director & Major Program Architect at https://www.linkedin.com/company/at3am-it-pty-ltd/and is a co-founder and Director of NatureMapr. https://www.linkedin.com/in/aaronclausen/ Hosted by https://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/team/ben-newsome/ from https://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/ With interviews with leading science educators and STEM thought leaders, this science education podcast is about highlighting different ways of teaching kids within and beyond the classroom. It's not just about educational practice & pedagogy, it's about inspiring new ideas & challenging conventions of how students can learn about their world! https://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/ Know an educator who'd love this STEM podcast episode?  Share it! The FizzicsEd podcast is a member of the Australian Educators Online Network (AEON ) http://www.aeon.net.au/See https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

26 FEB. 2024 · Science Extension enables students to pursue their passion for science. The NSW HSC subject requires students to engage with complex concepts and theories and to critically evaluate new ideas, discoveries and contemporary scientific research. We speak with Dr Lisa Cabral from the University of Technology Sydney to learn the opportunities for both students and mentors. Hosted by https://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/team/ben-newsome/ from https://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/ About UTS Mentor Science+ Science Extension HSC Students are challenged to examine a scientific research question influenced by the study of one or more of the scientific disciplines. Uniquely for this HSC subject, students will produce a detailed scientific research report that reflects the standards generally required for publication in a scientific journal. Science Extension lays a foundation for students to pursue further study in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) based courses offered at the tertiary level, and to engage in new and emerging industries. UTS works with schools to place students together with mentors to do real scientific research. https://www.uts.edu.au/about/faculty-science/outreach/outreach-and-community/mentor-science-plus-science-extension-program About Dr Lisa Cabral Lisa completed her undergraduate degree Bachelor of Science in 1989 at The Flinders University of SA, completed her PhD in 2003 at UNSW and completed her Graduate Diploma of Education in 2014. Lisa is an experienced researcher/educator, with 12 years teaching undergraduate, honours and PhD students in the School of Medicine at the University of New South Wales, 9 years teaching with CSIRO’s Scientists in Schools partnership, 4 years as a Medical Ethics tutor to First- and Second-Year Medicine students and 9 years experience teaching Science to secondary school students. She has a strong partnership with the Science Teachers Association of NSW (STANSW), being a presenter and convenor for STANSW Meet the Marker Conferences and Professional Learning Communities and is currently editor of the journal Science Education News. Lisa is excited to be leading and delivering teaching activities within the Faculty of Science HSC Mentor Science+ Science Extension program to foster and build relationships with NSW High School Science communities. https://profiles.uts.edu.au/Lisa.Cabral Hosted by https://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/team/ben-newsome/ from https://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/ With interviews with leading science educators and STEM thought leaders, this science education podcast is about highlighting different ways of teaching kids within and beyond the classroom. It's not just about educational practice & pedagogy, it's about inspiring new ideas & challenging conventions of how students can learn about their world! https://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/ Know an educator who'd love this STEM podcast episode?  Share it! The FizzicsEd podcast is a member of the Australian Educators Online Network (AEON ) http://www.aeon.net.au/See https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

12 FEB. 2024 · Ever wondered what happens in a real steel foundry? What if students could visit and learn how STEM in applied in steel? Learn how Inside Industry takes students behind the scenes at Blue Scope Steel where they learn about robotics and the chemistry of steel manufacturing as we talk with Nikki McCarthy Hicks. Hosted by https://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/team/ben-newsome/ from https://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/ About Inside Industry  For many years BlueScope and the Port of Port Kembla have welcomed students to their facilities, proudly demonstrating the vast Port Kembla plant and the Port and sharing the important part they play in sustaining Australia. For all students, this experience is one that will inform, educate & excite them and reinforce the part that this major manufacturing centre continues to play in our region. The management of both the Visitor Centre facility and the Tour program is licensed by BlueScope to Inside Industry – a Not-for-profit community organisation. Learn more about Inside Industry https://insideindustry.org.au/educational-tours/ Learn more about Nikki McCarthy Hicks https://www.linkedin.com/in/nikki-mccarthy-hicks-0a9ba42b/  Hosted by https://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/team/ben-newsome/ from https://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/ With interviews with leading science educators and STEM thought leaders, this science education podcast is about highlighting different ways of teaching kids within and beyond the classroom. It's not just about educational practice & pedagogy, it's about inspiring new ideas & challenging conventions of how students can learn about their world! https://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/ Know an educator who'd love this STEM podcast episode?  Share it! The FizzicsEd podcast is a member of the Australian Educators Online Network (AEON ) http://www.aeon.net.au/See https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.