Year 9 STEMFutures Day

Wednesday 26 June 2019Nathan campus

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In the next decade, 75 per cent of all jobs will need skills in science, technology, engineering and mathematics, or STEM. This doesn’t mean everyone will become a scientist, technologist, engineer or mathematician. STEM skills are useful for any career.

Having STEM skills makes it easier to meet the daily challenges we often face in our jobs: in trades, on the land and in businesses small and big. As Australia’s Chief Scientist, Dr Alan Finkel, says “STEM skills are also needed for traditionally non-STEM jobs”.

This means STEM is important to everyone and all professions—whether you study to be a neuroscientist, or an electrician, studying STEM provides the technical and problem-solving skills you will need in your job.

Students in year 9 are invited to participate in Griffith University’s STEM Futures Day. Students have the opportunity to select one industry panel and up to two workshops where they can discover where their passions lie.

When: Wednesday 26 June 2019 Where: Griffith University Nathan campus Time: 9 am – 2.15 pm Cost: Free, lunch included

Morning panel workshops (nominate one only)

Environment, Science, Urban and Environmental Planning ¨

Engineering ¨

Aviation ¨

Information and Communication Technology ¨Afternoon 90-minute workshops (nominate one, and do not nominate any 40-minute sessions) 12.10 - 1.50pm

Software Development for Robots Professor Vladimir Estivill- Castro

Learn robot concepts through problem-solving and programming with this hands-on workshop. Students will work with current IT students to program robots using multiple platforms.

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Introduction to Virtual Reality Griffith ICT students

Get a fascinating insight into the worlds of both VR and AR, and find out how they are being used across a whole raft of industries today, ranging from the gaming and film industry to real estate and the big retail giants. Learn what it is like to be a Griffith student working in these fields, and what your day to day areas of study would look and feel like.

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Chemistry and Forensic Science Alan White

Student will participate in a number of forensic physical and chemical examinations, exploring topics such as ink and dye analysis and spectroscopic analysis.

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Water sampling & animal display at the EcoCentre Darren Shepherd

An examination of a water sample taken from a local waterway, with a specific focus on the biotic components including aquatic macroinvertebrates, fish and tadpoles. Students will use a variety of techniques (e.g. stereo microscopy, dichotomous keys, identification App etc.) to identify individual specimens within their samples as a means of determining water quality.

Meet and greet some of the EcoCentre inhabitants, including a carpet python, bearded dragon, turtles, blue tongue lizard, shingleback lizard, green tree frog etc.

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Wildlife discovery STEM Squad and PhD students

Explore and discover the wildlife around campus and learn about the biodiversity in our local area. The sightings of fauna found in our living laboratory will help with identifying and mapping the species found.

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Registration directionsPlease return the completed form to your teacher who will collate the student forms and register final attendance numbers at griffith.edu.au/stem-futures-day

Morning session: Nominate one panel workshop.

Afternoon session: Nominate one 90 minute workshop OR two 40 minute workshops for the afternoon session at Griffith University Year 9 STEM Futures Day.

Confirmation of sessions will be sent to schools in an email. Workshop numbers are capped and will be closed as they are filled - students may have to attend an alternative workshop if their nominated session is full. Schools will be notified of this in the confirmation email.

Your name: School: Teacher name:

True Colours career options workshop Careers outreach team and Griffith student mentors

Based on Follow your True Colours to the Work you Love (Carolyn Kalil, 2011), this workshop helps students to learn more about themselves and occupations of interest. This workshop provides an opportunity for students to learn about and apply, career planning processes and principles as they explore their passions and strengths.

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Afternoon 40-minute workshops (nominate two in total — one only from this session) 12.10 - 12.50pm

Learn how to solve a hypothetical crime scene Forensic Science Students

Forensic investigators are skilled, dedicated professionals with the ability to keep an open mind and concentrate on hard evidence. In this activity, students can learn how to apply the theory of forensic science to a hypothetical situation. Students will explore the scientific process of how to solve a fictional crime and follow the evidence.

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Design a bridge Engineering students

Have you ever thought about designing a bridge? Why not to try your hand at our computer-based bridge design program and test your structural engineering skills.

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LEGO Building Challenge Engineering students

Work in a team to build a self-standing tower with a maximum profit within 90 minutes using different types of building bricks.

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Aviation Flight Procedure Lab Aviation students

Are you interested in studying Aviation? Have a go at flying a plane using our Flight Procedure Simulators.

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Afternoon 40-minute workshops (nominate two in total, one only from this session) 1.10 - 1.50pm

Learn how to solve a hypothetical crime scene Forensic Science Students

Forensic investigators are skilled, dedicated professionals with the ability to keep an open mind and concentrate on hard evidence. In this activity, students can learn how to apply the theory of forensic science to a hypothetical situation. Students will explore the scientific process of how to solve a fictional crime and follow the evidence.

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Design a bridge Engineering students

Have you ever thought about designing a bridge? Why not to try your hand at our computer-based bridge design program and test your structural engineering skills.

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LEGO Building Challenge Engineering students

Work in a team to build a self-standing tower with a maximum profit within 90 minutes using different types of building bricks.

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Aviation Flight Procedure Lab Aviation students

Are you interested in studying Aviation? Have a go at flying a plane using our Flight Procedure Simulators.

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