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Get into STEM

Get Into STEM is a new podcast supporting Australian educators to engage every student in meaningful STEM learning, regardless of background, ability, or experience. Join STEM educator, writer, and creative Michelle Hamill in season one as she chats with guests about creating neuro‑affirming STEM classrooms, the role of school leaders in STEM education, citizen science in schools, and the opportunities and resources available across the STEM education landscape.

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Place-based STEM teaching with Judith Stutchbury

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2026/09/22

How can we connect STEM teaching to students’ local environment? In this episode, we speak with award-winning primary school teacher Judith Stutchbury about how place-based learning can bring STEM to life. We explore her school’s involvement in the Reef Guardian Schools program and the Mon Repos Turtle Centre, the benefits of cluster teaching for regional schools and her book Hatch Saves the Reef. Biography: Judith Stutchbury is an award-winning primary school teacher, author and leader

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26:00

STEM Changemakers and empowering regional girls in STEM

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2026/08/25

How can we better engage regional girls in STEM learning? In this episode,we’rejoined by Sarah Chapman,founderof STEM Changemakers and a leading advocate for equity in STEM education. With over two decades of experience in secondary teaching, Sarah reflects on the unique challenges faced by teachers and students in rural and remote communities,with a particular focus on how these barriersimpactgirls. We explore how initiatives like STEM Changemakers are creating new opportunities

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22:14

Strengthening STEM through school leadership with...

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2026/07/21

How can school leaders make a real difference in the quality oftheir school’sSTEM learning? Professor Kim Beswick joins us to talk about what strong STEM leadership looks like, and the role principals can play building a strong STEM learning culture in the school community. Kim also highlights the barriers schools often encounter, particularly in rural and disadvantaged communities, the influence of teacher expectations on student outcomes, and shares examples of how effective leadership can

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CSIRO's STEM professionals in schools with Martin...

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2026/06/23

How do we connect what students learn in the classroom with what STEM looks like in the real world? We explore the CSIRO’s STEM Professionals in Schools program with Martin Jellinek, unpacking how the program helps bridge the gap between classroom teaching and STEM industry practice. We discuss the program’s structure, the flexible supports available to schools, and the powerful role that STEM role models can play in engaging students in STEM pathways. Martin also highlights the rich

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20:05

Exploring ACARA’s STEM Connections with Melanie Hughes

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2026/05/26

What istransdisciplinarySTEMlearning and how do we make it work in an Australian classroom?  ACARA curriculum specialist Melanie Hughesunpacksthe Australian Curriculum STEM Connectionsresource and explores how it supports teachers to bring real-world STEM learning into the classroom and the curriculum.We look atthe purpose behindtheCurriculumconnections, the growing need to teach concepts that sit beyond traditional subject boundaries, and how context-rich STEM learning can both lift student

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25:24

Building neuro-affirming STEM classrooms with Dr...

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2026/04/26

How do we create a STEM classroom that supportsall learners? We speak with Dr Matthew Harrison about the challenges neurodivergent students canencounterin STEM learning environments, and the practical, achievable adjustments teachers can make to build more neuro-affirming classrooms. Matthew also shares insights from theNext Level Collaborationproject,showing how cooperative video games can build social confidence for neurodivergent students while also strengthening confidence and connection in STEM

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24:29

Citizen science in the classroom with Michelle Neil

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2026/03/24

How do we meaningfully incorporate citizen science into classroom teaching? To celebrate Citizen Science Month this April, we’re joined by citizen science advocate Michelle Neil to explore citizen science is, how it supports STEM learning, and how classroom projects can spark real-world change. We also detail some upcoming Citizen Science Month events and opportunities for schools to get involved. Ready to get your class involved? We’ve created a national guide to highlighting Citizen

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20:00

Building confident STEM educators with Professor...

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2026/02/24

How do we inspire and equip the next generation of STEM teachers? In this episode, we’re joined byProfessor Rachel Sheffield, a leading expert in STEM education working with pre‑service teachers. We discuss how to build confidence in pre‑service teachers as STEM educators, the value of an integrated STEM approach in classroom teaching and why recognising STEM teachers as STEM professionals matters for the entire education and STEM workforce pipeline. About Professor Rachel Sheffield Professor

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Get into STEM Trailer

Get into STEM ·

2026/02/04

Get Into STEM is a new podcast supporting Australian educators to engage every student in meaningful STEM learning, regardless of background, ability, or experience. Join STEM educator, writer, and creative Michelle Hamill as she chats with guests about creating neuro‑affirming STEM classrooms, the role of school leaders in STEM education, citizen science in schools, and the opportunities and resources available across the STEM education landscape. Subscribe now and let's Get into STEM.See

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