STEM Punks

This week our Year 7s officially kicked off the STEM Punks Sustainability Innovation Challenge.🚀 In this unit of study our students will explore challenges and opportunities related to designing a more sustainable future. 🌱With guidance from top sustainability experts, our students will develop innovative solutions to real-world environmental problems. 🌍 In this session students were introduced to environmental sensor boards and technologies for coding, and using the sensors. The data collected through these sensors will be analysed to inform their solutions to a design brief. A big shoutout to STEM Punks for your continued support! 🙏 We can't wait to see the incredible ideas our Year 7s come up with. 💡 #STEMPunks #SustainabilityChallenge #InnovatorsOfTomorrow #Year7 #STEM

Want to inspire your students with innovative STEM Programs? Join STEM Punks and our industry-partner, Alfex, for a FREE hands-on Teacher PD session. Learn 2D & 3D Design tools, 'Design Thinking', & Laser Cutting to create Autonomous Robots. This FREE in-person event is happening in Brisbane on October 24. Don't miss out - RSVP now! https://lnkd.in/gpbUdHCg

In the Healthy Rivers to Reef Partnership program, students investigate global sustainability issues and learn about the challenges facing humanity. Through a self-discovery process, they explore their passion for change and what matters to them. Students then apply Design Thinking and their new STEM skills to develop innovative and sustainable solutions. To find out more about how to join us in empowering the next generation of environmental leaders, get in touch: hello@stempunks.com.au #sustainability #stem #education

Recently we welcomed back world leading STEM educators, STEM Punks to the RCOE.   STEM Punks aim to develop and deliver highly relevant STEM Education to meet the needs of future skills and minds. Their recent visit was to deliver the “Autonomous Vehicle Program” which linked local industries such as mining and agriculture with aim to highlight various career paths in Autonomous Technologies. Students from both Catherine McAuley College and Mackay Northern Beaches State High School attended the 1 day program The key learning outcomes included: 🖊 Artificial Intelligence (AI) applied through Machine Vision 🖊 Cloud data gathering and analysis to simulate Autonomous Machine operation and control 🖊 Hands-on STEM Tools to learn Digital & Analogue systems, human-machine interface design, and Coding The program was supported by major sponsors Dalrymple Bay Coal Terminal Pty Ltd. and other supporting sponsors including CQUniversity Mackay, Queensland Hydro and Queensland Government. At the conclusion of the program industry representatives from both QLD Hydro and Mackay Manufacturing Hub spoke to students about possible career paths sharing their personal careers paths. Thanks to Deb Allan at Mackay Manufacturing Hub who spoke briefly on the opportunities in manufacturing in particular in our local region and Lachlan Cornish from Qld Hydro spoke about his career path from starting out as an engineer then moving into a project manager role.  

Friday throwback to the amazing visit from the team at Paradise College, Papua New Guinea, for a curated STEM Punks Innovation Tour in Queensland! What an incredible opportunity to exchange culture, educational perspectives, and explore the vital human-centered foundations of STEM learning.  #STEMeducation #InnovationTour #GlobalLearning #HumanCenteredDesign #STEMPunks

We proudly welcome our new EXCITE Partner School, MOUNT GRAVATT STATE HIGH SCHOOL! Over two amazing days, students competed in the Sustainability Innovation Challenge, while teachers participated in a Strategic Design Sprint to set the foundations for the future of STEM and innovation. Incredible energy and creativity all around and a team that was an absolute pleasure to work with. What a great way to close off Term 3! #stemeducation #innovation #sustainability #FutureReady #STEMPunks

Back to School Connect: Day One Today, we kicked off our Back to School Connect initiative by donating books and supplies to vulnerable students (Girls) in our partner schools. This support eases the burden on families struggling to keep their children in school during this critical time. A heartfelt thank you to our amazing supporters for making this possible! But we are not done yet—you can also join us by donating at https://t.co/62gWkO0rtx to help us continue this mission. Every contribution counts. Together, we can make a lasting impact! Michael Holmstrom Fiona Holmstrom Thomas Gaiter Foundation Kyrill Z. Abena Baiden GMBPsS Kevin Simpson (he/him) Anna Batchelder Sania Green-Reynolds M.S.Ed., B.Ed., Dip.Ed. Tony Vallance Chris Buswell Stephanie Lyons

Tired of the same old PD workshops? Let's shake things up! Join us for fun and innovative Teacher PD workshops, focused on Design Thinking and 3D design. We'll dive into real-world problem-solving, creativity, and collaboration. Get hands-on experience with 3D design tools and learn how to incorporate these skills into your classroom. It's time to make learning exciting and engaging for both you and your students! A big thank you to Queensland Government, Department of Regional Development, Manufacturing and Water for supporting the Teacher PD held in Mackay today. #STEM #stemeducation #teacherprofessionaldevelopment

Our Smart Home STEM Program equips students with the skills to design and build their own Smart Home! Students learn new skills in IoT, Coding, Sensors, Circuits, and Design Thinking to create their own Smart Home Solutions. With learning outcomes aligned with ACARA 9, delivered online or in school. Want to know more? hello@stempunks.com.au #STEM #education #SmartHome

The team from Paradise College PNG have been warmly welcomed by our STEM community in QLD schools. The sheer expertise of practice we have in our local schools, plus the willingness to share and build global links is truly inspiring. Thank you to Jackie Child, Justin P. and Natalle Sutton for showcasing their individual approaches to STEM and innovation! We have such an incredible ecosystem operating in Queensland and it is fantastic to showcase it to the world! #STEM #education #GlobalPartnerships