South Australia’s space industry is entering an exciting period of growth and development. With real career opportunities starting to evolve for our future workforce, the South Australian Space Industry Centre is committed to encouraging young people with a passion for space to pursue their goals. Below are a range of educational resources and programs available to help inform, encourage and support the next generation of South Australian leaders.
The STARportal is Australia’s first centralised national portal for exciting and engaging STEM activities from around the country. This searchable database connects parents, students and teachers with their local and online STEM activities that inspire young people to explore, discover, and create.
The Careers with STEM hub is a student-focussed online resource promoting STEM career pathways. The website also highlights a diverse range of STEM role models as well as a variety of resources for students, parents and teachers. A full backlog of the Careers with STEM magazine are also available to read online for free.
The Robogals Science Challenge is a global online STEM competition for girls and gender diverse students aged 5 to 15. It aims to promote innovation and exploration through hands-on projects, which can be completed with a friend, parent, or mentor.
The National Youth Science Forum (NYSF) Year 12 Program is a 10-day residential program designed to give students a broader understanding of the diverse study and career options available in science, technology, engineering and mathematics and to encourage continued studies in these fields.
Scientist for a Day challenges students in grades 5-12 to think like scientists. Examine real spacecraft images of Uranus’ moon Miranda, Neptune’s moon Triton, and Pluto’s moon Charon. Choose the destination you think would be the best place to return with another spacecraft to learn even more about these amazing worlds. Support your choice in an essay of no more than 500 words.
Story Time from Space is a project of the Global Space Education Foundation, a not-for-profit education foundation, where children’s books are sent to the International Space Station to be read by the astronauts and videoed for students and young people to enjoy.