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

Speakers

Hon Susan Close MP

Minister for Education and Child Development, Minister for Higher Education and Skills

Baroness Professor Susan Greenfield

Scientist, Writer, Broadcaster & member of the House of Lords

Dr Leanna Read

Chief Scientist for South Australia

Wayne Lewis

Managing Director & Co-Founder, Rising Sun Pictures

Kristin Alford

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

Moderator - Julie Hare

Higher Education Editor - The Australian

Location

St. Peter's College

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