Register for the 2023 challenge here
LEARN MORE ABOUT THE CHALLENGE HERE
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
- New technologies driving bushfire innovations
- Protecting human life & property from bushfires
- Protecting fauna & flora from bushfires
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
Contributors


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


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