Why is STEM so vital to Australia's economic future?

How can schools, universities, governments, parents and business corporations work together to develop, implement and sustain a long-term investment in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics.

These luncheon events will examine:

  • Why existing programs have not resulted in a national approach to STEM
  • The obstacles of student participation in STEM
  • How Australia can increase its STEM teaching workforce

Event Details

Date: Thursday 18th August, 2016
Time: 12:15pm for 12:30pm until 2pm
Location: Xavier College, The Great Hall, Senior Campus , 135 Barkers Rd, Kew Victoria

Speakers

Elizabeth Finkel AM PhD

Editor-In-Chief, Cosmos Magazine. Author of "The Genome Generation"

James Ensor

Executive Officer, BHP Billiton Foundation

Michelle McIntosh

Associate Professor, Monash Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Monash University

Dr Leonie Walsh

Former Victorian Lead Scientist

Moderator - Julie Hare

Higher Education Editor - The Australian

Location

Parking is limited- we advise guests to make alternate travel arrangements.

Event Details

Date: Thursday 25th August, 2016
Time: 12:15pm for 12:30pm until 2pm
Location: Brisbane Boys’ College, Kensington Terrace, Toowong, QLD, 4066

Speakers

The Hon Leeanne Enoch

Queensland Minister for Innovation, Science and the Digital Economy and Minister for Small Business

Dr Shane Arnott

Director, Phantom Works – International Senior Technical Fellow Boeing Defense, Space & Security

Professor Richard John

Dean (Learning and Teaching), Griffith Sciences Group, Griffith University

David Robertson

Executive Director of Independent Schools Queensland

Location

Event Details

Date: Thursday 24th November, 2016
Time: 12:15pm for 12:30pm to 2pm
Location: St Peter's College, 57 Hackney Road, Hackney SA 5069

Speakers

Kristin Alford

Director of the Science Creativity Education (Sci.C.Ed) Studio, University of South Australia

Dr Leanna Read

Chief Scientist for South Australia

Location

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