ANSTO STEAM Club for Girls in Year 7
What is the ANSTO STEAM Club for Girls? Offered to girls in Year 7, the STEAM Club encourages creative exploration of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics through the Arts (the A in STEAM).
About the program
The program combines engaging hands-on experiments and activities with inquiry-based learning to inspire curiosity and help support the development of problem-solving in girls.
Enthusiastically delivered by our qualified female educators, the program will provide a supportive environment to encourage girls to become confident and active learners.
The program will also incorporate a tour of ANSTOs important science and engineering facilities in Sydney to reinforce interest in STEM. Participants will have the opportunity to meet some of Australia’s leading female scientists and engineers!
The STEAM Club for Girls builds on the success of the online STEAM Club program that engaged students across Australia in 2020, 2021 and is back for 2022.
When will the STEAM Club for Girls be held?
The STEAM Club for Girls will run for six consecutive Thursday afternoons during Term 2, from 4.00 to 5.30 pm.
The first session is 5 May (Week 2). The last session is 9 June (Week 7).
Where will the STEAM Club for Girls be held?
The STEAM Club for Girls will be held at the ANSTO Discovery Centre, located at Lucas Heights in Sydney’s south.
How much does it cost?
The cost is $100 per participant for the six week program. This must be paid in full before commencement of the program to secure a place.
Creative Kids vouchers are accepted.
How do I register?
You can register from 8 March by clicking the link above. Places are limited and acceptance into the program will be via a first-come-first-served basis.
What will we do each week?
The STEAM Club for Girls program in 2022 consists of six self-contained sessions, focusing on a different subject area each week through hands-on activities.
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Session |
Date |
Focus |
|---|---|---|
|
1 |
5 May |
Science |
|
2 |
12 May |
Technology |
|
3 |
19 May |
Engineering |
|
4 |
26 May |
Art |
|
5 |
2 June |
Maths |
|
6 |
9 June |
STEAM in action at ANSTO |
Extension activities will be suggested to encourage further exploration at home.
Who will deliver the STEAM Club sessions?
The sessions will be delivered by ANSTOs female education staff. Our educators are experienced and passionate professionals with bachelors or higher degrees in science.