Following introductions and speakers, a panel of STEM professionals spoke to questions around the broad nature of STEM in the workplace, the opportunities it provides, the importance or non-importance of results and the challenges the panellists overcame to get to their careers today.
We heard from 6 excellent panellists:
· Matt Scott; Deputy Principal Innovation (Relieving) at The Canobolas Rural Technology High School
· Amy Lo; Googler and software engineer (Google photos)
· Janet Mao; CBA graduate
· Solange Cunin; Founder, Cuberider
· Bryce Eldredge, Founder, The Rural Network
· Daniel Rasbusek, EngineeringTechnician, Thales
Following the panel discussion STEM supporters and educators were invited to continue networking over morning tea, while the panellists and additional volunteers took part in Speed Career Networking with the Students. This gave students an opportunity to ask direct questions to different volunteers and discover more about their future aspirations and how they might get there. Many students had a strong idea of where in STEM they’d like to focus and were able to connect with volunteers in that area who could give them particular advice from their experience and even make the right connection for their future.
Overall it was a wonderful event celebrating the vast opportunities and possibilities of STEM and beyond. Thanks to all our wonderful guests and volunteers, and special thanks to our VIP’s.
Watch the Live Stream of the event here!
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