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TERMS & CONDITIONS

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This is a FREE school challenge.

Join the Fire-Ed Up Challenge!

Join the educational challenge to explore the world of bushfires through STEM! Delve deep into their impacts, learn how STEM aids in mitigation, and be inspired for a future in bushfire management.

  • Understand bushfire consequences.
  • Develop STEM skills.
  • Discover careers in bushfire management.
  • Engage with the community & raise awareness.
  • Win prizes for your school.

Be part of this transformative experience!

Scenarios

Competition Objectives

  • Educate you about the effects of bushfires.
  • Provide hands-on STEM activities for real-world understanding.
  • Spark your interest in STEM careers in bushfire management and environmental sustainability

Important Dates

  • Design Sprint Start: October 9, 2023
  • Entries close: November 24th, 2023
  • Stage 5 Pitching Competition (On-line):
    2:00pm AEST on December 1, 2023
  • Winners announced: December 1, 2023

REGISTER HERE FOR THE COMPETITION & WEBINARS

LEARN MORE ABOUT THE CHALLENGE HERE

Contributors

Scott Sleap

Dr Scott Sleap
SISP Project Leader
Prime Minister’s Prize for Excellence for Secondary Science Teaching
Commonwealth Bank Teaching Fellow

Ben Newsome

Ben Newsome
Churchill Fellow
AMP Tomorrow Maker
Founder of Fizzics Education

Ted Tagami

Ted Tagami
User Advisory Committee – Education Chair at ISS US National Lab
CoFounder of Magnitude

Kylie & Glenn

Kylie Burrett & Glenn Lawrence
GOLD Good Design Award Winner
Founders of Design Nuts

Ian Preston

Ian Preston
Deputy Principal NSW Virtual STEM Academy
Riverina STEM Project Officer

Wendy Bode

Wendy Bode
Deputy Principal – Global Tropics Future Project
Commonwealth Bank Teaching Fellow
QLD Virtual STEM Academy

Allan Ryan

Allan Ryan
Adjunct Professor at UTS Business School
Founder of Hargraves Institute

Dr Ken Hudson

Dr Ken Hudson
Lecturer at UTS
Speaker & Founder of Ideas Blitz

Fire-Ed Up is funded by NSW Office of the Chief Scientist and Engineer, developed from Central Coast Council’s Award Winning program. Delivered by Hunter Innovation and Science Hub and managed by Sleap Business Consultants.

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