STEM Industry School Partnerships

Engage. Inspire. Develop. Cultivate.

Telephone+61 467 899 876

Emailstem@det.nsw.edu.au

Upcoming STEM Student Opportunities

STEM opportunities

Student Opportunity - Sleek Geeks Science Eureka Prize – Primary and Secondary Students

Sleek Geeks Science Eureka Prize is awarded for a short (2 minute) film that communicates a scientific concept in an accessible and engaging way. This year's theme is 'Big'! Entry is free and open to all primary and secondary school students in Australia, as individuals or teams of up to six! Find out more about prizes and how to enter by clicking here

Student Opportunity - Big Science Competition - Year 7 to 10 School Students

The Big Science Competition is a free online test for students in Years 7 - 10 to track their performance against the state or national averages. There are opportunities for those who perform well, like invitations to mentoring programs for girls

It’s a 50 minute, multiple-choice competition that can be sat any time between 17 - 28 May 2021 testing critical-thinking and problem-solving skills. Visit the website to register.

Student Opportunity - Australian Brain Bee Challenge - Year 10 School Students

The Australian Brain Bee Challenge (ABBC) is a competition for Year 10 students to learn about the brain, neuroscience research and careers, and to shed light on neurological and mental illnesses. There are 4 Rounds to the ABBC and the first round is online. Teachers can enrol students for the competition via their website.

Student Opportunity - Computational and Algorithmic Thinking (CAT)  – Upper Primary and Secondary Students 

The Computational and Algorithmic Thinking (CAT) competition is a one-hour problem-solving competition designed to encourage student curiosity and promote multiple modes of thinking. Online and paper entries close in March, and there is a fee involved in participation. Find more information here.