The FizzicsEd Podcast

Increasing disaster resilience and knowledge is fundamentally important for communities of all different sizes and locations. Today we speak with Owen Ziebell, Senior Project Officer for the Australian Institute for Disaster Resilience about the work being done in schools to help our students & families be prepared. Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education About AIDR: The Australian Institute...

Supporting our preservice teachers is fundamental to a sustainable education system. Dr Sandy Nicoll has worked thousands of preservice teachers and through the New Brew podcast is creating a network of educators that support each other's practice. Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education About Dr Sandy Nicoll Dr Sandy Nicoll's PhD was conferred in 2019 on the topic: How do primary preservice...

Helping students understand chemistry is a real passion of the the team from ChemTalk. We talk with co-founder Scott Gielter about ideas on chemistry education and what resources are available. Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education About ChemTalk ChemTalk is a non-profit organization dedicated to science education and outreach, making chemistry fun and easy to learn for the entire planet. E...

What if Marie Curie could tell her story?  As a digital theater performance, HUMANITY NEEDS DREAMERS: A VISIT WITH MARIE CURIE (40 mins) invites audiences to take part in her discoveries as she recollects her quest to isolate two elements — polonium and radium. From her childhood in Poland to groundbreaking research in France, Marie Curie shares the struggles, failures and triumphs behind her scie...

Connecting scientific theory with imagination is what Imaginaturalists is all about! We chat with founder Gillian Hewiit to learn how students can create scientifically accurate drawings of the world around them as well and take this to another level when pondering what might live on other worlds. Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education More about Gillian Hewitt As founder of Imaginaturalists...

Conceptual Playworld is an imaginary scenario created by an educator where early learners are invited to go on imaginary journeys, meet and solve challenges, and learn STEM concepts – all while playing. We chat with laureate Professor Marilyn Fleer from Monash University to learn more Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education More about the Conceptual Playlab The PlayLab podcast brings snapshot...

Find out about ASBX, the world’s biggest, most inclusive and forward-thinking gathering of leaders, CEOs, entrepreneurs, policymakers, scientists, researchers, astronauts, academics across the world of space biology and health technologies. We speak with Dr Joshua Chou who is one of the organizers from the University of Technology Sydney. Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education More about ASB...

Paper is one of the most common materials in the classroom and we can use it to expand student STEM skills! We chat with Godwyn Morris about Engineering with paper, a downloadable series that helps students learn how to create and mesh together basic shapes to create complex objects. Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education More Godwyn Morris Godwyn Morris is the Director of two programs in Ne...

Do you think you’re isolated? Try being in space! The Australian Virtual Astronaut Challenge aims to engage students in a design thinking process for solving a lunar plant growth challenge. We chat with Dr Scott Sleap, project leader for the STEM Industry School Partnerships (SISP) program and Ted Tagami, cofounder of Magnitude and User Advisory Committee – Education Chair at ISS US National Lab....

Physical games offer an incredible opportunity for people to explore & learn concepts. This can be applied in STEM education! We chat with Richard Durham, a passionate advocate for game design and the Curriculum Development Manager for the Faculty of Creative Arts and Industries at the University of Auckland. This is part 1 of 2 discussions on applying game design to learning environments. Hosted...

We chat with Scarlett Li-Williams, a postgraduate research student (MPhil) at the School of Biological, Earth & Environmental Sciences at the University of New South Wales who is also working on the upcoming ASBX Australian Space Biology x Health Summit 2021 as well as with her team at S.A.A.S Missions at the Australian Centre of Astrobiology. Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education More abou...

Find out about the Algae Innovation Challenge for schools as we chat with Rachael Scott from the UTS Deep Green Biotech Hub. It's all about imagination, creativity and the potential applications of biotechnology for sustainbility. Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education About the UTS Deep Green Biotech Hub The NSW Deep Green Biotech Hub (DGBH) works to connect NSW-based businesses with cuttin...

Cybersecurity in schools has become an increasingly important topic given the implications of having so many students online. We chat with Paul Hankin, a cybersecurity expert from Kaesim who takes us through 5 simple ways in which your families can protect the devices that your student's access, and in doing so help protect your school networks as well. Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education...

Meet Russell Cairns, an amazingly energetic primary digital technologies teacher with a real flair for getting things done. From teaching robotics to over 900 students a week at his school through to driving change through community-building events for teachers and students in Makerspaces, Russell is making a huge difference in helping people discover & adopt Edtech in their classrooms. Hosted by...

Find out about FEAST, a interactive STEM program developed by OzHarvest that combines nutrition, food waste and sustainability in a curriculum ready package for Australian primary schools. We chat with Amelia Berner, OzHarvest’s FEAST Program Manager to learn more! Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education About the OzHarvest FEAST program FEAST runs for 7-10 weeks and is a STEM project-based l...

Discovcer how your school can replicate an experiment on the International Space Station with ExoLab in your school as we chat with Ted Tagami, User Advisory Committee - Education Chair at ISS US National Laboratory & co-founder of Magnitude! Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education About ExoLab ExoLab is a science experiment where students from across the world compare their results with an i...

Be inspired as we chat with Maree Timms, founder of Digital Technologies Advisory Committee Wangaratta. DTAC Wangaratta helps students across the region & beyond connect with STEM in a variety of ways! Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education About DTAC Wangaratta The Digital Technologies Advisory Committee is a collection of organisations and individuals who are working hard to fix the proble...

Meet Victor Minces, a researcher at the University of California, San Diego, who has applied his background in physics, neuroscience and the cognitive science of music to create Listening to Waves, a project sponsored by the National Science Foundation. It's all about inspiring students to develop a deeper appreciation of both science and sound! Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education About L...

Find out how Prairie STEM is changing lives by empowering kids to use Esports as a vehicle to raise money for charity. Plus, learn about Prairie STEM's philosophy when it comes to teaching kids critical thinking skills using STEM as we chat with CEO Alan Wang, COO Jeffrey Ingraham & Community Outreach Director Jen Miller.  Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education About Prairie STEM Prairie STE...

We chat with Karl Easton, a passionate digital technologies teacher with a flair for connecting students with the real world. So many ideas given by Karl for helping students make real connections with STEM to the real world! Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education About Karl Easton Karl is a passionate K-6 teacher who revels in motivating, educating and informing his students. He specializes...

Find out more about Girls Day Out in STEM, an Australian program that empowers and inspires girls aged 10-14 years towards a career in STEM. Meet the founder Petriea Skitek Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education About Petriea Skitek Petriea Skitek gained her Arts degree at Griffith University, focusing on economics and women in politics, then studied Education at University of New England. S...

We chat with Phyllis Friello, Education Manager for professional development at Space Center Houston and the Johnson Space Center’s Educator Resource Center to find out more about the Space Exploration Educators Conference. So much on offer, and this year you can connect virtually! Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education About Phyllis Friello Phyllis Friello is the Education manager for profe...

We chat with Jacqueline Monteith who helps teachers & students across Manitoba with engaging in science, no matter how isolated they are. Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education About Jacqueline Monteith Jacqueline began teaching high school in Northern Canada after graduating from the University of Winnipeg. In 2012, Jacqueline received her Master’s Degree in Distance Education and in 2013,...

We hang out with Dr Jo Montgomery, a primary science specialist who works with students across the UK to help them get excited & inspired in STEM! Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education About Dr Jo Montgomery With both a teaching and science background, Dr Jo Montgomery has more than 20 years’ experience working with children and schools to support science education from Early Years to unive...

Heather Catchpole from Careers with STEM joins us to talk about the variety of STEM careers out there and gives valuable advice for students interested in learning more about STEM career pathways. Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education About Heather Catchpole Heather co-founded STEM-specialist media company Refraction Media in 2013 with a view to creating a smarter future – one in which ever...