Get into STEM
by Get into STEM
8 principles for Inclusive STEM education with Dr Rebecca Vivian and…
About this podcast
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.
Episodes
- 8 principles for Inclusive STEM education with Dr Rebecca Vivian and Jackie Steffan · 32 min · Season 1 Episode 9What are the 8 principles for inclusive STEM education and how can they inform STEM teaching practice? In this episode, we explore the origins and evolution of the 8 (were 7)…
- Place-based STEM teaching with Judith Stutchbury · 20 min · Season 1 Episode 8How 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…
- STEM Changemakers and empowering regional girls in STEM · 26 min · Season 1 Episode 7How can we better engage regional girls in STEM learning? In this episode, we’re joined by Sarah Chapman, founder of STEM Changemakers and a leading advocate for equity in STEM…
- Strengthening STEM through school leadership with Professor Kim Beswick · 22 min · Season 1 Episode 6How can school leaders make a real difference in the quality of their school’s STEM learning? Professor Kim Beswick joins us to talk about what strong STEM leadership looks like…
- CSIRO's STEM professionals in schools with Martin Jellinek and Sarah Todd · 32 min · Season 1 Episode 5How 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…
- Exploring ACARA’s STEM Connections with Melanie Hughes · 20 min · Season 1 Episode 4What is transdisciplinary STEM learning and how do we make it work in an Australian classroom? ACARA curriculum specialist Melanie Hughes unpacks the Australian Curriculum STEM…
- Building neuro-affirming STEM classrooms with Dr Matthew Harrison · 25 min · Season 1 Episode 3How do we create a STEM classroom that supports all learners? We speak with Dr Matthew Harrison about the challenges neurodivergent students can encounter in STEM learning…
- Citizen science in the classroom with Michelle Neil · 24 min · Season 1 Episode 2How 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…
- Building confident STEM educators with Professor Rachel Sheffield · 20 min · Season 1 Episode 1How do we inspire and equip the next generation of STEM teachers? In this episode, we’re joined by Professor Rachel Sheffield, a leading expert in STEM education working with…
- Get into STEM Trailer · 1 min · Season 1 Episode 1Get 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…







