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STELR Shape Your Future

STELR Shape Your Future

著者： Australian Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering (ATSE)
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概要

Shape Your Future is a STEM education podcast exploring STEM Career pathways, featuring a different panel of experts and emerging leaders in STEM each episode to explore their journey from high school to where they are now.

This podcast is based on the webinar series from the Australian Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering (ATSE), which brings experts in science, technology and engineering into Australian classrooms for a virtual chat with students about STEM career pathways and their own personal journey.

Shape Your Future is brought to you by ATSE's national STEM education initiative STELR. STELR provides classroom equipment and supporting resources to support high-quality hands-on inquiry learning in STEM classrooms.

Visit stelr.org.au to find out more.

Buy equipment from shop.stelr.org.au

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  • Healing the World - Health science careers for global impact

    Healing the World - Health science careers for global impact
    2026/04/02
    In this episode of the Shape Your Future education series from ATSE, a panel of experts and researchers discusses the diverse pathways within health sciences. Marking World Health Day, the panel explores how chemistry, materials engineering, and physics converge to solve global health challenges—from developing new medicines to creating advanced cancer treatments.Host: Professor Michael Kassiou (Medicinal Chemist and ATSE Fellow)Guests:Associate Professor Noushin Nasiri – Material Scientist and Engineer at Macquarie University [12:26]Alicja Kaczynksa – PhD Candidate in Medical Physics at the University of Sydney [21:45]Key Discussion Points1. Diverse Career Pathways in Health STEMProfessor Michael Kassiou [07:22]: Shared how a simple love for chemistry led him from studying the living brain in France and the USA to becoming a director of drug discovery, proving that following a specific passion opens global doors.Associate Professor Noushin Nasiri [14:13]: Transitioned from a rural farm in Iran to becoming a leading nanotechnology researcher in Australia, emphasizing that engineers are the ones who design the tools medical doctors use.Alicja Kaczynksa [23:51]: Originally a physics student with no set career path, Alicia discovered "Medical Physics"—a field applying physics to treat cancer—and now works directly with radiotherapy machines.2. Overcoming Challenges & ResilienceThe "Year 9" Myth [43:28]: The panelists candidly shared that high school grades aren't always a straight line to success. Alicja and Noushin both noted that grades can dip during stressful years (like Year 11 or 12), but resilience and focus are what matter in the long run.Research Setbacks [28:33]: Alicia discussed the reality of scientific research, where experiments may fail for months. She views these challenges as essential for building problem-solving skills and professional resilience.3. Innovation in Health TechnologyFuture Diagnostics [19:06]: Noushin highlighted "science fiction" style tech currently in development, including smart contact lenses that analyze tears and UV sensors designed to prevent skin cancer [20:03].Real-time Cancer Treatment [25:40]: Alicja explains her work in tracking tumor movement (caused by breathing or digestion) in real-time to ensure radiation beams hit targets with extreme precisionNotable Quotes"Follow what you enjoy doing... STEM is really the foundational sciences that help you understand and solve biological problems." – Professor Michael Kassiou [11:08]"The biggest luxury that you could have is to do what you love and you still get paid for it." – Associate Professor Noushin Nasiri [31:07]"You don't have to know what you want to do yet, and curiosity is just enough to start." – Alicja Kaczynksa [29:09]Useful LinksSTELR Program: ATSE’s national STEM education initiative – www.stelr.org.auATSE (Australian Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering): www.atse.org.auMedChem Australia: Bridging the gap between research and commercial drug discovery – www.medchemaustralia.org.auWatch the full video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ve6zzsMbEoQ
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  • Shape Our Future: An interview with Dr Cathy Foley

    Shape Our Future: An interview with Dr Cathy Foley
    2026/03/11

    International Women’s Day Special with Dr Cathy Foley

    In our first-ever episode of Shape Our Future, a special audio-only edition of Shape Your Future where high school students interview Australia's top scientists, Year 11 students Crystal and Lexy Shears interview Australia’s former Chief Scientist, Dr Cathy Foley, in celebration of International Women’s Day.

    From growing up in Sydney to leading science at the CSIRO and serving as Australia’s ninth Chief Scientist (2021–2024), Dr Foley shares how curiosity, resilience and the right mentors shaped her career in physics.

    She explains her groundbreaking work in superconductors and quantum magnetic sensors - technology that has helped discover billions of dollars’ worth of mineral deposits - and reflects on leading science through COVID-19, the future of STEM careers, and why perseverance matters more than brilliance.

    Now President of the Australian Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering, Dr Foley outlines her vision for Australia’s scientific future: evidence-based policy, stronger STEM pathways, and turning world-class research into national prosperity.


    Key Themes

    • Women in STEM
    • Superconductors & quantum sensing
    • Science leadership during COVID
    • Resilience in research
    • The future of Australian innovation


    “I would love to say I’m a mega brain. I’m not. I’m just regular - but I love science” - Dr Cathy Foley


    🎧 Tune in to hear how science truly helps shape our future.


    Useful Links

    • Cathy Foley: President, Australian Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering - https://atse.org.au/about-us/governance/council/president/
    • STELR (Science and Technology Education Leveraging Relevance) - https://stelr.org.au
    • Nobel Prize in Physics 2014 - Blue LEDs & Nitride Semiconductors - https://www.nobelprize.org/prizes/physics/2014/summary/
    • Nobel Prize in Physics 2025 – Quantum tunnelling, featuring Cathy’s friends John Clarke and John Martinis - https://www.nobelprize.org/prizes/physics/2025/summary/
    • Quantum Technologies & Sensing (CSIRO overview) - https://www.csiro.au/en/research/technology-space/quantum-technology
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  • Balancing the scales - Women shaping the future of STEM

    Balancing the scales - Women shaping the future of STEM
    2026/03/05

    In this episode of the Shape Your Future education series from ATSE, our panel of experts and emerging leaders in STEM celebrate International Women's Day by discussing the importance of "balancing the scales." The panel shares personal stories of navigating non-linear career paths, the importance of supportive organizational cultures, and how a diversity of voices is essential for solving the world's most complex challenges—from radio astronomy to property management in mining.

    Host: Professor Kylie Walker AM (CEO of ATSE)

    Moderator: Dr Sarah Pearce FTSE (Director of the SKA Low Telescope) [05:40]

    Guests:

    • Maria Reyes - Property Lead at Orica and Civil Engineer [16:30]
    • Cynthia Feng - PhD Candidate at the University of Sydney researching "brain rot" and social media [26:55]


    Key Discussion Points


    1. Non-linear career paths

    • Dr Sarah Pearce [09:40]: Despite a PhD in astronomy, Sarah's path included working as a science advisor in the UK Parliament and a project manager in particle physics at CERN before leading Australia's largest science project.
    • Maria Reyes [22:30]: Shifted from road infrastructure and residential development in Colombia to managing a massive property portfolio for a global mining company in Australia.
    • Cynthia Feng [28:05]: Originally focused on the humanities (Latin, History, Legal Studies), Cynthia transitioned into psychology and data analytics, proving that STEM skills can be mastered later in life.


    2. Overcoming Challenges & Breaking Myths

    • Maths as a Tool, Not a Barrier [29:50]: Cynthia discusses overcoming her fear of mathematics by treating it as a language for problem-solving rather than a natural-born talent.
    • The Power of Asking for Help [45:41]: Both Maria and Cynthia emphasize that no one works in a vacuum; success comes from collaborating with teams and having the courage to ask questions.
    • Authenticity in Research [43:36]: Cynthia reflects on her experience as a queer researcher and the importance of being authentic to oneself while navigating structured academic expectations.


    3. Workplace Support & Diversity

    • Supportive Environments [15:57]: Sarah highlights how working remotely and part-time while her children were young allowed her to sustain a high-level career.
    • Safety and Regulations [41:44]: Maria shares how Australia’s regulated mining industry provides a safe environment for her as both an immigrant and an expectant mother.


    Notable Quotes
    • "Without women asking the questions and coming up with the answers, we can't hope to address all the difficult issues we need to be looking at." - Dr Sarah Pearce [08:19]
    • "You don't know what you like until you try... it is okay to discover what you are really interested in on the way." - Maria Reyes [22:31]
    • "I see STEM as a framework or a way of thinking about the world and getting answers... a set of skills and tools that anyone can learn." - Cynthia Feng [33:24]


    Useful Links
    • STELR Program: ATSE’s national STEM education initiative – www.stelr.org.au
    • SKA Telescope: Learn more about the world's largest low-frequency radio telescope – www.skao.int
    • ATSE (Australian Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering): www.atse.org.au


    Watch the full video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jfi9qY5GKYM
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    45 分
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