Combining art, science & culture, the Science Gallery Melbourne creates the space and topics to challenge students and the public's thinking! We speak with Dr Vhairi Mackintosh & Jesse Chambers to learn more about the exhibitions and school programs.

Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education

About the Science Gallery Melbourne

Exploring the collision of art and science, and playing a vital role in shifting our understanding of science, art and innovation, Science Gallery Melbourne is part of the acclaimed Global Science Gallery Network pioneered by Trinity College Dublin. Science Gallery Melbourne builds on the success of the Network, bringing a southern hemisphere flair to its innovative models of engaging 15-25 year olds with science. One of eight global nodes, Science Gallery Melbourne aims to involve, inspire and transform curious minds through arts and science.

Learn more:

• Science Gallery Melbourne Learning Experiences
   -  Learn more Video- Science GALLERY Melbourne

• Onsite STEAM Learning Excursions
  Video: Science Gallery Melbourne Excursions
• STEAM Careers Online Forums
• Online Resources (including Mission Control Digital Resource Pack)

• Victorian College for the Deaf STEM Centre of Excellence Partnership

About Jesse Chambers 

Jesse is the Learning Delivery Manager for Science Gallery Melbourne, working with secondary schools to explore the collision of art and science through interdisciplinary STEAM programs. With experience across zoos, science centres, and schools, he enjoys working at the intersection of informal and formal settings to help teachers leverage learning in unique spaces.

About Vhairi Mackintosh

Dr Vhairi Mackintosh is the Learning & Outreach Manager for Science Gallery Melbourne at the University of Melbourne where she manages an annual transdisciplinary STEAM program for school students. She is an Earth Scientist by trade, but has spent most of her career co-designing, facilitating and managing informal learning and outreach programs. She works to create more equitable opportunities for all young people, so that they have the skills and knowledge to choose any pathway.

Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education

With interviews with leading science educators and STEM thought leaders, this science education podcast is about highlighting different ways of teaching kids within and beyond the classroom. It's not just about educational practice & pedagogy, it's about inspiring new ideas & challenging conventions of how students can learn about their world!

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