Minister for Industry, Science and Technology Karen Andrews said studying science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) subjects could lead to careers such as astronomy and space science to biology and even politics.
“Sparking children’s interest in STEM subjects from an early age is at the forefront of the Morrison government’s support for science,” Minister Andrews said.
“We know that many of the jobs of the future will require STEM skills and it’s crucial that students are studying these subjects through primary and high school.
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“I’m thrilled that so many of my colleagues will be going back to school to talk to children of all ages about why STEM skills are important, and to share their own stories.
“The skills I have acquired as an engineer have served me well, from the floor of power stations I worked in to the floor of the House of Representatives.”
STEM professionals visited primary and secondary schools as part of the program, as well as being invited to share their own stories of their careers to inspire students and to showcase STEM career diversity.
Minister for Education Dan Tehan said the government was committed to improving the STEM skills of all young Australians to ensure they can thrive in a globalised world.
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“Our government’s ongoing investment and focus on STEM education is designed to ensure all students have access to the building blocks of learning that maths and science gives them,” Minister Tehan said.
“We have provided $1.65 million to continue and expand Curious Minds, a six-month program for year 9 and 10 female students interested in STEM, and $1 million to digIT summer schools to inspire students to follow their passion for digital technologies and STEM studies.”
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