The Science and Engineering Challenge update
The Science and Engineering Challenge is a nationwide STEM outreach program presented by the University of Newcastle in partnership with communities, Rotary clubs, universities and sponsors. Through attending our events, school students experience aspects of STEM they would not usually see in the classroom environment.
Event types
Discovery days
Year 5 and 6 students. No state or national finals for this age group.
Build ME a Future days
Year 7 and 8 students in select locations. Sponsored by the ME program through RDA Hunter.
Challenge days
Year 9 and 10 students. Includes State and National Finals.
The University of Newcastle acknowledges the traditional custodians of the lands within our footprint areas: Awabakal, Darkinjung, Biripai, Worimi, Wonnarua, and Eora Nations. We also pay respect to the wisdom of our Elders past and present.