Discussions about STEM usually revolve around a lack of women enrolments or declining interest overall. However, one discipline is bucking both trends: biomedical engineering.…
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STEM awards finalists highlight the bright future for engineering
If the finalists for this STEM student award are any indication, the future of science and engineering in Australia is pretty bright.…
Why do engineering courses focus on theory more than experience?
At a recent career fair, I realised that doing well on test after test doesn’t impress employers – proof of applying knowledge to real-world problems does. So why don’t my university cours…
This robot orchestra asks people to make old tech into something amazing
Every wondered what happened to your old floppy disk drives? Some of them might be making music as part of the Robot Orchestra.…
Can forensic engineering teach you to think like a detective?
Want to help solve engineering mysteries? Lessons in forensic engineering are helping students think like detectives to learn more about what happens when things go wrong. …
F1 in Schools: Australian team races to first place at the annual competition
The annual F1 in Schools race combines fast cars and an international competition to showcase the fun side of STEM education.…
Do HSCs measure up to the demands of engineering degrees?
HSC physics left me ill-prepared for my engineering degree, which made me wonder: What needs to happen to narrow the gap between high school and university courses?…
How to attract more women in engineering? Focus on purpose
For today’s purpose-driven students, could focussing on humanitarian engineering in schools open a door for more women in engineering?…
VR in the classroom helps engineering students go places
With advances in virtual reality (VR), teachers are now encouraging students to put down their textbooks and pick up a headset.…
Do engineering programs need to be overhauled?
Technology wranglers, climate savers, cityscapers – it’ll all be in a day’s work for future engineers. But are university engineering programs keeping pace?…