Our Outreach and Engagement
Explore upcoming talks, workshops, exhibitions and review materials from past events - slides, photos, recordings and resource packs all in one place.
STEM Sparks for the Hunter: Bright Minds, Bright Harbour
Supported (Funding) by Port of Newcastle
STEM Sparks is a community-focused outreach initiative designed to inspire Hunter region students – particularly girls – to explore built environment and Port-related STEM careers. With Port of Newcastle’s support, the project will deliver two major activities:
You can access the STEM Sparks Resources here.
1. STEM Sparks Hub
- Teacher_Guide.pdf
- Mythbusters_Cards.pdf
- Career_Activities.pdf (single PDF of all activities or a sub-folder if multiple)
- (Optional) Unlisted YouTube Intro video link
- STEM Sparks Feedback_Form: SABE-Outreach Events | SABE-Outreach | Microsoft Teams
- Short ‘Day-in-the-Life’ video profiles of STEM professionals (including Port staff, WIBAS, and NAWIC members). YouTube playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1zKIXFqw2KsaU0Y31azrD5GkL4pC14lC
- Digital STEM Challenge Activity sheets (e.g., logistics planning, sustainability tasks).
2. STEM Sparks School Pack
- Overview of the STEM Sparks program
- Poster/flyer with QR codes linking to digital resources, videos and career pathways.
- Activity sheets (those located in digital hub)
- 1–2 STEM-related books for each school library, leaving a lasting resource.
Template (copy/paste)
STEM SPARKS — START HERE
- Watch the 2-min intro: [INTRO VIDEO LINK]
- Download the Teacher Guide (PDF): [TEACHER GUIDE LINK]
- Run the lesson(s):
* Mythbusters Challenge Cards (print-ready PDF): [MYTHBUSTERS LINK]
* Career Activities (slides/PDF): [CAREERS LINK]
Need help? stemsparks@youruni.edu | We welcome photos (with school permission).
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