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Wellington local students engage in STEM challenge to be held at at Gippsland Regional Sports Complex on 13 June 2025
Six local schools and 175 students will engage in hands-on engineering challenges at the Wellington Shire Council's STEM event on Friday, June 13. This initiative aims to inspire students towards STEM careers and foster critical thinking.
With six local schools bringing 175 students, they will participate in engineering challenges, such as building bridges and eco-homes, constructing wind turbine blades, balsa wood aircraft and other interesting activities.
Photo taken in 2022: The Science and Engineering Challenge is a national program by the University of Newcastle and partners, offering unique, hands-on STEM experiences
Inspiring future innovators
Wellington Shire Council joins major sponsor Lockheed Martin Australia, with Iberdrola, Regional Development Victoria, the Department of Employment and Workplace Relations, the Victorian Skills and Jobs Centre, and Gippsland East Local Learning and Employment Network to support the one-day, hands-on event.
Wellington Shire Councillor Liz Foat will sit on a panel of judges including representatives from Lockheed Martin Australia, with a winning school announced at the end of the day. "STEM education equips students with critical thinking, creativity and problem-solving skills to tackle real-world challenges like climate change and healthcare. It also drives innovation, and helps prepare for a rapidly evolving future."
"This great event will get our kids thinking about a STEM-related career, which is not only of benefit to the students, but to local industry," Cr Foat said. The event will take place at Gippsland Regional Sports Complex on Friday 13 June, from 9.30am until 2.30pm, with presentations expected to take place from 1.50pm. More information about the Science and Engineering Challenge can be found at University of Newcastle Australia website.
Pictures from Wellington Shire Council Facebook page.
Source: www.gippsland.com
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