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INSPIRING STEM EVENTS AND WORKSHOPS 2019
RAISING THE FLINDERS STEM ENRICHMENT ACADEMY
FOR YEAR 9 GIRLS
INTERSTATE RURAL AND REGIONAL SCHOOLS
For rural and regional teachers and students
AWARENESS
Flinders University with support from we understand trips to Adelaide are not
the Department of Industry, Innovation always easy to arrange and that time
OF STEM IS OUR
and Science is offering an exciting new can often be limited. If you are planning
GOAL
enrichment program for Year 9 girls only. a visit to Adelaide, contact us to arrange
The program involves hands-on activities an activity that will make your Adelaide
and opportunities to engage with women excursion a highlight of the year.
working in a range of STEM professions.
WANT TO KNOW MORE?
SUPPORTING TEACHERS Email stem@flinders.edu.au with your
We support high school teachers by contact details including details of your
ensuring our workshop content is linked school, teaching area and year level. We’ll
to the current Australian curriculum keep you up to date on activities and events
FLINDERS STEM OUTREACH PROGRAM requirements and by providing professional as well as all on-campus activity as it arises.
The Flinders STEM Outreach Program development opportunities throughout the
aspires to inspire high school students, year via our on-campus teacher workshops.
teachers and the wider community to Plan your year by checking out the program
understand and enjoy STEM disciplines. of events and list of our workshops in this
From our hands-on, curriculum linked booklet.
workshop program for students and
teachers, to our industry events and LET US COME TO YOU
participation at expos, conferences, open Unable to make it on campus? The Flinders
STEM Outreach Communications Officers
days and a number of science related
events like Science Alive!, you will see the are able to visit your classroom to address Five stars in engineering and
STEM Outreach team making a difference. students either in person or by way of technology for learning
For the REALLY enthused students, we organising a webinar. Contact us to discuss
even run school holiday activities that your options. resources, skills development
will take their inspiration to a new level. and teaching quality.
The Good Universities Guide 2019
TERM 1
BEDFORD PARK CAMPUS
Monday 25 March
9:00am to 3:00pm
TERM 2
TONSLEY CAMPUS
Friday 24 May
9:00am to 3:00pm
BEDFORD PARK CAMPUS
Monday 24 June
9:00am to 12:30pm
Enhance your teaching skills by
participating in one of our professional
development workshops. Focusing on
current STEM research and education, TERM 3
workshops involve a keynote address BEDFORD PARK CAMPUS
from a Flinders STEM academic about Friday 20 September
their research area. You’ll also take part 9:00am to 3:00pm
in a hands-on exercise to take back and
share with your classroom.
TERM 4
TONSLEY CAMPUS
Tuesday 5 November
REGISTER YOUR INTEREST
9:00am to 12:30pm
To register your interest for the
Professional Development days, BEDFORD PARK CAMPUS
visit events.flinders.edu.au or Monday 2 December
email stem@flinders.edu.au 9:00am to 12:30pm
for more information.
EVENTS ON CAMPUS
TERM 1
25, 28 February and STEM Taster Days A half-day on campus will include interactive STEM workshops and a QandA session with current
1 March Year 10 students only undergraduate students. Aimed at inspiring year 10 students who have an interest in carrying
on with science study in year 11 and beyond.
8 March Inspiring Women in STEM To coincide with International Women’s Day, this event is being held at our state-of-the-art
Suitable for Year 11 and 12 facilities at Tonsley. Participants will partake in a Digital Fabrication workshop, making their own
female students laser cut jewellery or keyring to take home, and will have the opportunity to speak with inspiring
female leaders in the STEM field.
24 March Science Alive! Science Alive! will be hosting a southern-focussed event at the Tonsley Precinct as part of the
Open to the general public Tonsley Open Day. This fun, family event will also give you a chance to explore the grounds of
located in the South our Tonsley Campus on South Road.
TERM 2
13, 14 and 17 June Forensic Science at Flinders Formerly the Chemical Murder Mystery, this popular event introduces students to the real world
Suitable for Year 10 students of forensic crime scenes. The day encompasses hands-on forensic science workshops, problem
solving activities and presentations with the aim of engaging student interest in forensics,
chemical and analytical science. Cost: $15 per student, includes lunch.
18, 19 June STEM Taster Days A half-day on campus will include interactive STEM workshops and a QandA session with current
Year 10 students only undergraduate students. Aimed at inspiring year 10 students who have an interest in carrying on
with science study in year 11 and beyond.
2, 3 and 4 July Science and Engineering The Science and Engineering Challenge (SEC) is a nationwide STEM outreach program presented
Challenge by the University of Newcastle in partnership with Flinders University. Through the provision
Year 9 and 10 students of meaningful, hands-on experiences, they aim to inspire young people to make a difference by
choosing a career in Science and Engineering. Bookings are made through Ruth Conry (South
Australian Challenge Coordinator). email: ruth@conry.com.au
EVENTS ON CAMPUS
TERM 3
2-4 August Science Alive! South Australia’s Science Alive! is the largest single interactive science exhibition in Australia
Friday: high school students with spectacular science, animal and magic shows for all ages. Come and visit the Flinders
Saturday and Sunday: open to University stand to participate in fun, hands-on activities. Careers Day is a preview event
the general public exclusively for local schools. If your school would like to get involved, please register your interest
by contacting enquiries@sciencealivesa.org.au or call 0413 156 172.
16 and 17 August Flinders University Open Days For two days, our campus life is on display and staff and students are available to discuss courses,
All welcome careers and student support. Our STEM Outreach Communications Officers and current students
will be on hand to discuss all your students’ STEM courses questions. We will also be participating
in activities across the two days. More details to follow.
TERM 4
4-6 December The Science Experience Flinders University welcomes ConocoPhillips Science Experience students to three days of
(3 days) Year 9 and 10 high school interactive, fun activities on campus. The program consists of hands-on workshops in our
students interested in science. labs, thought-provoking lectures by academic staff as well as fun activities such as quizzes
and competitions. Regional student groups have the opportunity to stay on campus over the
three days.
Five stars in computing and information
systems for student support
The Good Universities Guide 2018
For further information and how to book event, please visit flinders.edu.au/stem-outreach Contact: stem@flinders.edu.au Ph: (08) 7221 8661
WORKSHOPS
With direct links to the SACE curriculum, our series of on-campus and interactive workshops and presentations aim to
extend and complement your teaching resources for year 11 and 12 high school students. All workshops run for 60 minutes,
unless otherwise stated. They are also subject to availability and have capped numbers to comply with WHS policy.
For further information and to book workshops please visit flinders.edu.au/stem-outreach and the STEM Outreach team
will help to organise a workshop time that suits you.
IT AND TECHNOLOGY WORKSHOPS DESCRIPTION CURRICULUM LINKS
Rapid Prototyping Taster Rapid prototyping allows designers, engineers and inventors of all kinds to quickly create and Stage 1 and 2
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(90 minutes) test their ideas. Experience this for yourself with a visit to our Digital Fabrication Lab. Use Power Design and
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Point to create a simple design and watch as your custom keyring, earbud fob, or earrings are Technology
laser cut ready for you to take home!
Immerse Yourself with Oculus VR New to the world of VR? Try it out for yourself with our Oculus Go headsets. Learn more about Stage 1 and 2
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(30 - 45 minutes) the history of VR and where we’re at now, the principles of designing for a VR environment, and Digital
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the exciting things we can do with all this tech! Technologies
Brain Power: Exploring the Can you control a computer with your mind? In this workshop you’ll do exactly that! Get kitted Stage 1 and 2
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Brain-Computer Interface out with a bio-sensing headband and see the electrical signals from your body and brain in real- Digital
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time, then write some code to take it from theory to action. Technologies
Serious Games: Game Dev with Increasingly used in education, training, health, and defense, ‘serious games’ help the player Stage 1 and 2
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Oculus Go VR and Unity achieve a ‘serious’ goal through play, such as learning new skills or making healthier choices. Digital
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(60 - 90 minutes) Use Unity, software used by industry professionals, to customize your own VR game, turning it Technologies
from a simple target practice game into an educational game that teaches people about viruses
and t-cells!
Unreal Engine Game Development Do you have what it takes to become a professional game developer? Use Unreal Engine 4, Stage 1 and 2
software used by industry professionals, to make your own first person shooter using node- Digital
based visual programming ‘blueprints’. Technologies
Arduino Challenge: Construct, In this three-part workshop, students first construct an Arduino-compatible shield with basic Stage 1 and 2 Design
Experiment, Code! sensors and Wi-Fi capability. They then experiment with adding more functionality via sensors and Technology
Durations: of their choice. Finally, students use their shields to solve a health or environment related coding Stage 1 and 2 Digital
Construct only: 1.5 hours challenge. Technologies
Construct and Code: 2.5 hours Choose the combination most appropriate for your students: Construct and Code, Construct
Construct and Experiment: 2.5 hours and Experiment, Construct only, or all three!
All three: 3.5 hours (plus lunch break)
Zumo Robot Programming Jump into our first-year engineering labs and learn about digital electronics by programming a Stage 1 and 2
simple Arduino-based Zumo robot using the C programming language. You’ll have it zooming Digital
around in no time! Technologies
WORKSHOPS
BIOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENT DESCRIPTION CURRICULUM LINKS
WORKSHOPS
Yummy Yeast to Funky Food What conditions do microbes need to grow and reproduce, and how do they benefit us? Stage 1 Biology:
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(90 minutes) Students will explore how various nutrient sources affect yeast cell fermentation, and how this Cells
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can be utilised by humans. and Microorganisms
Animal Evolution How do populations respond to selection pressure from humans, invasive species and the Stage 1 Biology:
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environment? Through hands-on activity students investigate natural selection and the gene Biodiversity and
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pool in two examples of bird populations. ecosystem dynamics.
Biology Stage 2:
Evolution
Enzymes and Biotechnology Students learn about enzymes in a “real world” context in our state-of-the-art Biological Stage 2 Biology:
(90 minutes) Discovery Centre. Students will build on their understanding of cells, assays and enzymes in DNA and proteins
biotechnology. They will investigate the potential Botrytis cinerea fungus contamination in red
wine by running an assay.
Microbiology There is an outbreak of food poisoning at a local café and Environmental Health Officers have Stage 1 Biology:
(75 - 90 minutes) been sent to investigate. Students use microbiology techniques including gram staining to Infectious Disease
identify the samples to determine what species caused the illness and help the EHO’s explain
what went wrong in the food handling process.
Forensic Biology Students have the opportunity to run a gel electrophoresis while learning about how forensic Stage 2 Biology:
(60 -75 minutes) biologists use DNA to identify victims and suspects. DNA and Proteins
Marine Biology Students will have the opportunity to identify and discover various invertebrates, and consider Stage 1 Biology:
how their findings can be used to draw conclusions about ecosystem health. Biodiversity
and Ecosystems
dynamics
Freshwater Ecology Students gain an understanding of freshwater systems and the importance of water quality Stage 1 Biology:
(105 - 120 minutes) monitoring for urban and environmental health. Students learn how to take and test biological Biodiversity
samples in the field and in a wet lab using a combination of chemistry and biology techniques. and Ecosystems
dynamics
WORKSHOPS
C HEMISTRY, PHYSICS AND DESCRIPTION CURRICULUM LINKS
MATHS WORKSHOPS
Geometry and Navigation How did Matthew Flinders draw such accurate maps? Students learn how they can use the Stage 1
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(75 – 90 minutes) geometry and trigonometry they’re learning to map and discover the campus. Mathematics/
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Stage 1 General
Mathematics
Optics The science of light is bizarre, and it has applications in surprising places. This workshop will Stage 1 and 2
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explore a few key concepts in light and colour, as well as looking at their uses in a range of Physics
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technologies.
Water Wheels: Hydroelectric Turbine A village in Nepal needs a new power source. As an engineer, it’s your job to help build a Stage 1 and 2
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Design hydroelectric turbine that can harness the kinetic energy in the nearby river and provide the Physics
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(90 - 120 minutes) electricity they need! Visit our cutting-edge Civil Engineering teaching lab and use the industrial
flume to test your team’s creation.
Analytical Chemistry Developed to help achieve, cement and extend knowledge of some of the analytical chemistry Year 12 chemistry
(2 hours) techniques explored in the SACE Stage 2 curriculum, Experiments include Chromatography and students only
AAS. Incurs a $10 per students cost. Please check website for dates.
Nanotechnology/Materials Science Students will explore a variety of examples of nanotechnology and concepts around materials Stage 1 and 2 Physics
science including bulk and surface modification. Stage 1 Chemistry
Physics for Engineers Get into a real engineering lab and see what it’s like to be a Uni student! Complete an adapted Stage 1 and 2 Physics
(90 minutes) version of one of our 2nd year mechanical engineering practicals, investigating one or more of
Newton’s Laws of Motion.
Sound through Light Electronics Students investigate some properties of light and sound waves by building an electronic circuit Stage 1 Physics
(45 – 60 minutes) that allows them to emit signals with an LED and receive those signals using a small solar panel.
Students need to bring along a device for playing music that has a standard audio jack (e.g.
smart phone).
In addition to workshops, we are also able to offer your students a 30 minute Places fill up quickly and are subject to availability, for further
presentation on one of the following subjects: Careers in Science and information and to book workshops please visit
Current Student Perspectives. flinders.edu.au/stem-outreachEASTER ENGINEERING
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EXPERIENCE
Wednesday 17 and
Thursday 18 April
Suitable for: year 11 to 12 high
school students.
Four separate areas of engineering
FOR HIGH SCHOOL will be explored. Register for all four or
STUDENTS
just the ones you are interested in.
GAME DEVELOPMENT BOOT CAMP
Do you have students who want to further Tuesday 9 - Thursday 11 July (3 days)
expand their knowledge and make new Suitable for: year 10 to 12 high
like-minded friends? We are hosting three school students.
programs during the school holidays that Back by popular demand! In this free 3-day
will do just that. Registration is free and event, students will design their own fully
functional game using Unreal Engine, a game
we encourage students to book early as
engine used by industry professionals.
space is limited. No prior experience necessary, just
enthusiasm and a drive to learn.
SCIENCE HOLIDAY
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PROGRAM
REGISTER YOUR INTEREST Wednesday 2 and
To register your interest for the Holiday Thursday 3 October
Events, visit events.flinders.edu.au or Suitable for: All high school students
email stem@flinders.edu.au for more Details to follow.
information.REAL SCIENCE ENRICHMENT DAYS
BEDFORD PARK CAMPUS
TERM 1
Thursday 21 February
Monday 18 March
Monday 1st April
TERM 2
Friday 21 June
TERM 3
FOR YEAR 9 GIRLS Friday 26 July
TERM 4
Tuesday 27 August
During the year, eight enrichment days
Tuesday 24 September
will focus on a range of Real Science areas
covering topics such as physics, chemistry, Tuesday 22 October
biology and medical technologies.
There will also be a 4-part Design and
DESIGN AND TECHNOLOGY
Technology enrichment experience. This
offering requires a commitment from
ENRICHMENT SERIES
both the school and identified students TONSLEY CAMPUS
to participate one day per term, as all the TERM 1
students will be designing and making a Tuesday 26 February
wearable device over the course of TERM 2
the year.
Monday 6 May
TERM 3
INFORMATION AND BOOKING DETAILS Tuesday 6 August
For further information and booking TERM 4
details please email Tuesday 26 November
stemenrich@flinders.edu.auFOR YEAR 9 GIRLS
1-3 July 2019
In the last week of Term 2 a three-day
intensive program will provide students
with a range of enrichment workshops,
industry visits and a practical field trip.
The program will be offered at Bedford
Park campus for 2 days and based out of
the Tonsley campus on the third day for
the industry visits and the field trip.
Whilst the intensive program is open to all
schools, Flinders particularly encourages
rural students to participate in this
intensive.
INFORMATION AND BOOKING DETAILS
For further information and booking
details please email
stemenrich@flinders.edu.auFor further information: (08) 7221 8661 stem@flinders.edu.au flinders.edu.au/stem-outreach CRICOS No. 00114A
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