Did you know that CSIRO (Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation) has a great program called “STEM Professionals in Schools” that facilitates partnerships between schools and industry to bring real STEM people into classrooms? (In case you forgot… STEM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering & Maths).
It’s a national volunteer network that I signed up for last year as I feel strongly about being a visible “Women in STEM” presence, particularly for young people. And the best bit was… I got to talk about fossils all afternoon with a very excitable and curious cohort of kids from Happy Valley Primary School! It was awesome – I took along some fossils for them to touch and pass around, and they threw me some really interesting questions.
I look forward to continuing this partnership and maybe even starting some new ones … if you would like some STEM professionals to visit your school, or you are a STEM professional interested in being involved, you can learn more about the program here: STEM Professionals in Schools.
Dr Alice Clement 
I a convinced you are doing a great job with the kids!
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