Science, technology, engineering and maths offer some of the coolest jobs on – and off – the planet.
We’re sharing the inspiring stories of successful experts who use STEM in their daily jobs.
Find out how they got their dream jobs and what you need to get yours! Come behind the scenes in this series of short films and hear from all our experts about how to follow your passions an build an exciting future for yourself – and the planet!
Participants: Aiman Al-Najjar, Sarah Daniel
What job uses the magnetic fields hundreds of thousands of times stronger than the Earth’s and pushes the boundaries of medicine? Step into the world of Sarah Daniel and Aiman Al-Najjar who are pushing the boundaries of medical imaging.
Participants: Prof. Jonathan Roberts, Amelia Luu
Robots aren’t just science fiction for a far off future, they’re here today! Roboticists Professor Jon Roberts and Amelia Luu show us how robots are made, and how they will contribute to Australia’s future.
Participants: Dr Michael Wagels
3D printing might seem like fairly new technology but it’s already helping surgeons save and improve lives. Learn how Dr Michael Wagels is using 3D printing, virtual reality and all the latest technology to revolutionise medicine.
Participants: Rachel Janes
What it’s like being a marine biologist, studying life under the sea? Whether it’s cruising around on boats, scuba diving along the sea floor, or studying creatures on the shore there’s not many jobs where the office varies as much as Rachel Janes!
Participants: Kristin Stewart, Thomas Ireland
Want a job that is literally out of this world? Gilmour Space Technologies is an Australian rocket company developing new capabilities for launching small satellites to space. Learn what it takes to be a rocket scientist with their team members Kristin Stewart and Thomas Ireland.
Participants: Malcolm Caddies
Malcolm Caddies explains what it takes to keep the field of Suncorp Stadium in peak performance for the big games. Malcolm started life on golf courses and now he’s responsible for the greatest playing surface in the world – he uses biology, chemistry and heavy machinery to keep the superstars of sport safe and the grass healthy.
Participants: Beth Durack
How does an animator use science in their job? What’s it like to work behind the scenes of a cartoon show?
Check out a day in the life of animator Beth Durack as she blends creativity and science, to bring Bluey to life.
Participants: Espen Knutsen
Thousands of years ago dinosaurs may have ruled the land, but giant marine reptiles hunted the depths of the sea.
Take a deep drive with Queensland Museum palaeontologist Dr Espen Knutsen and discover these prehistoric monsters of the deep.
