STEM expert Dr Kathy Smith, from Monash University, discusses the challenges of STEM education and how we can learn from the work currently being done by primary teachers.
Video: Engaging students in STEM
Through the WA Department of Education’s Innovation Partnership Schools project, various schools across the state have spent the past two years working with industry, honing in on STEM, digital technologies, student engagement and outcomes for Aboriginal students.
Australia drops in PISA rankings: Should we be worried?
The newly released Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) report has raised concerns across the nation, with students in Australia recording their lowest results since this form of international testing began.
Photo competition celebrates girls in STEM
A school photo competition that aims to encourage girls to develop an interest in Science, Technology, Engineering or Maths (STEM) careers has announced its latest winners, awarding a record of 14 prizes to girls and their schools.
Rio Tinto launches national STEM skills education program
Rio Tinto will invest $10 million in a four-year national program, targeted at school students, that aims to fast-track the development of STEM skills needed for the digital future including critical thinking, problem-solving, automation, systems design and data analytics.
WA pilot to teach students automation and robotics skills
A new pilot program has been launched in WA with the aim of helping students gain skills and knowledge in fields such as automation and robotics, to better equip them for future jobs.