Category: STEAM Education
STEM scholarships for regional students
Rural and regional Australians are being encouraged to study science, technology, engineering and maths, with scholarships of up to $18,000 on offer.
More than 1200 rural and regional Australians will be granted scholarships of up to $18,000 to study science, technology, engineering and maths.
The federal government is calling on hopefuls to apply for the $24 million scholarship program, to help support the cost of university and vocational education and training.
Kano battles “throwaway culture of electronics” by teaching kids how to take apart their tech
Slimmer, lighter devices are the goal for most technology companies, but not Kano. In this interview, the designers behind the pioneering STEM toy company make their case for tech products that can be easily disassembled.
“As technology is getting more advanced, laptops for example, they’re getting way slimmer, more portable,” Kano lead product designer Bruno Schillinger told Dezeen. “That’s great for usability, but new machines are becoming increasingly hard to prise open.”
REVIEW: Harry Potter Kano Coding Kit
The Harry Potter Kano Coding Kit released this month, and Leaky were lucky enough to review the kit in its entirety, which contains a first-of-its-kind motion sensor wand, helping you learn how to code whilst completing Potter-themed challenges!
I was super impressed with the kit overall, with highlights being the art style throughout the game, the number of spells available to use, and the manner in which the kit builds up knowledge of coding naturally, making it feel as though you’re playing a game, but also offering ways to explore your creativity and skill further in the ‘Kano Play’ free-play environment and share your creations in the collaborative ‘Kano World’ network.
Visiting littleBits and Ayah Bdeir
For Maker Faire New York this year, Mike Senese finally made good on a promise to himself to visit maker pals in the region. To do so he flew in a couple days early and hit the ground running. First up: littleBits and founder Ayah Bdeir. continue reading
Get your kids building hi-tech instruments with the littleBits Electronic Music Inventor Kit
It might only be September, but the well-prepared parents among you will already be considering Christmas gift ideas for kids, and we reckon that the littleBits Electronic Music Inventor Kit could be a prime candidate for a stocking or two. continue reading
Crows launch innovative STEM program
Nigel Smart with students from Mawson Lakes School who will take part in the STEMfooty program
Australian Rules football and the Adelaide Crows will be at the forefront of an innovative new education program designed to encourage more school students to engage in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM). continue reading
What’s New in October 2018
NEW Kano Computer Kit Complete (Education 2 Pack)
Make your own laptop. Build the screen, battery, speaker, sound sensor and more. Learn to code art, games, music, exclusive voice, and sound projects. Perfect for beginners, expansive for experts.
This kit includes the Kano Computer Kit Complete as well as:
- Education Lesson Plans
- Case Studies
- Curriculum alignment to Australian or New Zealand Curriculum
iWorld Australia Releases New Line of Invention Kits to Inspire Kids to be Changemakers
Inventor of the Electronic Building Block Encourages Kids to Use STEAM to Invent for Good, Create New Ways to Make Music, and Break Boundaries in Space
Melbourne – September 13, 2018 – littleBits , the inventor of the electronic building block, is using kids’ own passions to get them excited about STEM/ STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) at home and at school. Today, the company introduced a line of three new inventor kits that challenge kids to build fun, playful inventions and give them the lifelong skills necessary to change the world.
Full STEAM Ahead on Science
STUDENT RIZKI, AGED NINE, AT THE GRANGE P-12 COLLEGE
Studying science at The Grange P-12 College is seriously cool. And it’s about to get even cooler.
The Hoppers Crossing school was last week named the state winner of the OfficeMax STEAM Grants program, receiving a $2500 grant and STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Mathematics) starter kit. continue reading
STEMM grads must be taught to counter systemic bias and career barriers
As a women of science, my heart sank listening to Dr Loren Miller recounting the experience of her science degree during the 1980s. She recalled a grey, dreary campus, lectures conducted by a stream of aged male professors and harsh and unwelcoming laboratories. She ended her talk with a sigh stating… “I felt that if I was to stay in science, I would be stepping off the big disco floor of life.” Two decades on and many of our female science students still share a similar experience.
