STEM News

Upcoming STEM events 

There are several exciting STEM excursions coming up for Term 1. 

Driving Learning Program at the FORMULA 1 LOUIS VUITTON AUSTRALIAN GRAND PRIX 2025

• Thursday 13th March (Week 7) 
• Students in Years 10 to 12

Following the success of last year’s event, we look to continue providing an engaging experience for students to learn at the new Innovation Hub. It is against this backdrop that students are inspired to pursue their interests in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) and understand the diverse pathways and careers that STEM and the motorsport industry can offer.

With a range of exciting and unique exhibitors, interactive activities, informative career seminars, and STEM-based challenges, the excursion is sure to be action packed with meaningful content. 

Quantum Forensic Investigation at Quantum Victoria – Bundoora

• Wednesday 26th March (Week 9) 
• Students in Years 9 or 10 interested in Biology/ Chemistry 

Students will be immersed in the everyday life of a criminal investigator, through an inquiry-based scenario, as they are presented with a series of challenges that require them to collect, analyse and draw conclusions based on evidence collected throughout their investigation. Students will participate in lab testing experiments that simulate real world conditions for a forensic scientist, these include: fingerprinting, blood typing, soil pH testing, hair strand analysis under a microscope, shoe print comparison, virtual simulation DNA gel electrophoresis. 

Materials of the Future at Quantum Victoria – Bundoora

• Wednesday 26th March (Week 9) 
• Students in Years 9 or 10 interested in Chemistry/ Physics 

Students investigate the properties of Nanomaterials and Nanofluids and interrogate their fundamental principles. Students use scientific methodology to synthesise nanoparticles and to test the properties of hydrophobic materials. They also explore the properties and uses of Shape Memory Alloy Nitinol in real-world scenarios. Shape Memory Alloys are metals that can be pre-programmed to return to a specific shape if it reaches an activation temperature.

Keep an eye on more details to be posted on the Compass newsfeed regarding how to sign up and costs involved. If you would like further information on any events, please ask Sally Polidano or Michelle Chan. 

Evelyn Xu 

Learning Specialist – STEM