Distinguished educator Veena Nair drops by to chat about her thoughts on science education and how to inspire students to understand their world.

Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education

About Veena Nair

ViewBank College’s Head of Technology and STEAM Project Leader, Ms Veena Nair is a recipient of the 2022 Prime Minister’s Prize for Excellence in Science Teaching in Secondary Schools.

As a leading educator in STEAM, Ms Nair has more than 20 years’ experience teaching science-based subjects across 3 different countries – India, the United Arab Emirates and now Australia. 

Ms Nair has a passion for discovering innovative ways of making STEAM more engaging. Her work has increased the number of students who receive first-round offers to study engineering and technology subjects at university, especially young females and students from diverse backgrounds.  

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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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Distinguished educator Veena Nair drops by to chat about her thoughts on science education and how to inspire students to understand their world.
Hosted by <a href="https://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/team/ben-newsome/">Ben Newsome</a> from <a href="https://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/">Fizzics Education</a>
About Veena Nair
ViewBank College’s Head of Technology and STEAM Project Leader, Ms Veena Nair is a recipient of the 2022 Prime Minister’s Prize for Excellence in Science Teaching in Secondary Schools.
As a leading educator in STEAM, Ms Nair has more than 20 years’ experience teaching science-based subjects across 3 different countries – India, the United Arab Emirates and now Australia. 
Ms Nair has a passion for discovering innovative ways of making STEAM more engaging. Her work has increased the number of students who receive first-round offers to study engineering and technology subjects at university, especially young females and students from diverse backgrounds.  
<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/veena-nair-91396939/">LinkedIn</a>
Hosted by <a href="https://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/team/ben-newsome/">Ben Newsome</a> from <a href="https://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/">Fizzics Education</a>
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 &amp; pedagogy, it's about inspiring new ideas &amp; challenging conventions of how students can learn about their world!
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For educators and teachers working to make STEM amazing... no matter whether you're teaching science in grade 1, running a high school lab or delivering science shows in a museum, this education show helps you teach science & technology the way kids want to learn. The FizzicsEd Podcast brings in educators from across Australia and around the world to talk about tips, tricks, lessons and learnings they've had whilst working with students in the classroom and beyond. Hosted by Ben Newsome, a science teacher, author and founder of the multi-award winning science outreach team at Fizzics Education.

The FizzicsEd Podcast

For educators wanting to make STEM awesome! No matter whether you're teaching science in grade 1, running a high school lab or delivering  science shows in a museum, this show helps you teach science & technology the way kids want to learn.

The FizzicsEd Podcast brings in educators from across Australia and around the world to talk about tips, tricks, lessons and learnings they've had whilst working with students in the classroom and beyond. Hosted by Ben Newsome, a science teacher, author and founder of the multi-award winning science outreach team at Fizzics Education.

Science Teaching with Veena Nair

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!

https://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/

Know an educator who'd love this STEM podcast episode? 

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The FizzicsEd podcast is a member of the Australian Educators Online Network (AEON )

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Combining art, science &amp; culture, the Science Gallery Melbourne creates the space and topics to challenge students and the public's thinking! We speak with Dr Vhairi Mackintosh &amp; Jesse Chambers to learn more about the exhibitions and school programs.
Hosted by <a href="https://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/team/ben-newsome/">Ben Newsome</a> from <a href="https://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/">Fizzics Education</a>
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:
<ul>
<li>
<a href="https://melbourne.sciencegallery.com/learning-experiences">Science Gallery Melbourne Learning Experiences</a>  -  Learn more <a href="https://youtu.be/0Ok99d7b3wc?si=qnaFqrfCHIX18NLe">Video- Science GALLERY Melbourne</a>
</li>
<li><a href="https://melbourne.sciencegallery.com/school-excursions">Onsite STEAM Learning Excursions</a> Video: <a href="https://youtu.be/mD9pCAi0wgo?si=bt7f7k_9pslCE9Bn">Science Gallery Melbourne Excursions</a></li>
<li><a href="https://melbourne.sciencegallery.com/careers-forums">STEAM Careers Online Forums</a></li>
<li><a href=" https://melbourne.sciencegallery.com/digital-learning-hub">Online Resources (including Mission Control Digital Resource Pack)</a></li>
<li>
<a href="https://youtu.be/m0c2BuopXg0?si=cS4SNqRsBDT2ggyC">Victorian College for the Deaf STEM Centre of Excellence Partnership</a>
</li>
</ul>
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 &amp; 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 <a href="https://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/team/ben-newsome/">Ben Newsome</a> from <a href="https://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/">Fizzics Education</a>
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 &amp; pedagogy, it's about inspiring new ideas &amp; challenging conventions of how students can learn about their world!
<a href="https://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/">https://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/</a>
Know an educator who'd love this STEM podcast episode? 
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Science Gallery Melbourne

Delivering stand-up comedy teaches you to effectively communicate your message to a wide audience. We speak with David Crisante, Director of Future Science Talks to learn how he works with researchers to improve their storytelling skills and bring science to comedy stages around Australia.

Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education

About Future Science Talks

Future Science Talks is Australia’s only national Science Comedy Program, in which scientists and academics master storytelling techniques and perform at major comedy festivals.  This program enhances career progression and funding opportunities for scientists.
https://www.futuresciencetalks.com.au/science-comedy-program

About David Crisante

David Crisante is a communications and comedy expert who trains others on more impactful communication styles. He founded the Sydney Comedy School and Future Science Talks – which runs Australia’s only government-funded Science Comedy Program for scientists.  Each year he trains thousands of people on how to be more effective when on stage and giving presentations.  

David ran media and communication teams within science and health organisations for over five years.  Prior to this, he was in diplomacy and international crisis response for Australia’s Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade.  He specialised in the response to MH370, the Syrian War and was a political speechwriter for the Foreign Minister.

David started his career as a journalist for seven years, where he was a reporter for the ABC and SBS, as well as an international correspondent in Tokyo for two years, where he specialised in reporting on the nuclear disaster of 2011.

In 2024, David has featured in seven festivals including the Adelaide Fringe, Sydney Comedy Festival, Brisbane Comedy Festival, Darwin Fringe, Melbourne
https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidcrisante/

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!

https://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/

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Delivering stand-up comedy teaches you to effectively communicate your message to a wide audience. We speak with David Crisante, Director of Future Science Talks to learn how he works with researchers to improve their storytelling skills and bring science to comedy stages around Australia.
Hosted by <a href="https://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/team/ben-newsome/">Ben Newsome</a> from <a href="https://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/">Fizzics Education</a>
About Future Science Talks
Future Science Talks is Australia’s only national <a href="https://www.futuresciencetalks.com.au/science-comedy-program" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.futuresciencetalks.com.au/science-comedy-program&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1712875576959000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0IXgphrBxXCyrfpSk9PlxD">Science Comedy Program</a>, in which scientists and academics master storytelling techniques and perform at major comedy festivals.  This program enhances career progression and funding opportunities for scientists. <a href="https://www.futuresciencetalks.com.au/science-comedy-program">https://www.futuresciencetalks.com.au/science-comedy-program</a>
About David Crisante
<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidcrisante/">David Crisante</a> is a communications and comedy expert who trains others on more impactful communication styles. He founded the Sydney Comedy School and Future Science Talks – which runs Australia’s only government-funded Science Comedy Program for scientists.  Each year he trains thousands of people on how to be more effective when on stage and giving presentations.  
David ran media and communication teams within science and health organisations for over five years.  Prior to this, he was in diplomacy and international crisis response for Australia’s Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade.  He specialised in the response to MH370, the Syrian War and was a political speechwriter for the Foreign Minister.
David started his career as a journalist for seven years, where he was a reporter for the ABC and SBS, as well as an international correspondent in Tokyo for two years, where he specialised in reporting on the nuclear disaster of 2011.
In 2024, David has featured in seven festivals including the Adelaide Fringe, Sydney Comedy Festival, Brisbane Comedy Festival, Darwin Fringe, Melbourne <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/aaronclausen/">https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidcrisante/</a>
Hosted by <a href="https://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/team/ben-newsome/">Ben Newsome</a> from <a href="https://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/">Fizzics Education</a>
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 &amp; pedagogy, it's about inspiring new ideas &amp; challenging conventions of how students can learn about their world!
<a href="https://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/">https://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/</a>
Know an educator who'd love this STEM podcast episode? 
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Communicating science through comedy

Learn about Maths Inside and other opportunities as Assoc Prof Mary Coupland from School of Mathematical and Physical Sciences at the UTS Faculty of Science

Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education

About the Maths Inside Project (2015-2018).

This project was funded for 1.9 million dollars by the Australian Maths and Science Partnership Program (Federal Government). Dr Coupland was co-leader with Associate Professor Anne Prescott at UTS. The collaborative project with CSIRO and AAMT produced curriculum materials highlighting the role of mathematics in science. The materials, videos of scientists with related classroom activities, are freely available and used in many Australian schools. An accompanying research project indicated that Maths Inside was successful in raising student interest in studying mathematics, and improving teacher awareness of the importance of mathematics in addressing current real-world issues.

https://www.uts.edu.au/research/maths-inside.

ICME-15, International Congress on Mathematics Education.
Sydney, 7-14 July 2024.

www.icme15.com

About Dr Mary Coupland

Dr Mary Coupland is an Associate Professor in the School of Mathematical and Physical Sciences at UTS. Mary specialises in mathematics education, specifically in first year university mathematics, data literacy, and professional development for teachers of mathematics. She has been a consultant in mathematics curriculum development for NESA and ACARA, and an examiner for the HSC General Mathematics examinations. She is a member of the Mathematics Education Research Group of Australasia (MERGA); Life Member and President, (2010-2011), Mathematical Association of NSW; President, (2014-2015), Australian Association of Mathematics Teachers. For her work in mathematics education, she was awarded the Professional Teachers Association’s Outstanding Contribution Award in 2012 and the Exceptional Service Award in 2020

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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!

https://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/

Know an educator who'd love this STEM podcast episode? 

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Learn about Maths Inside and other opportunities as Assoc Prof Mary Coupland from School of Mathematical and Physical Sciences at the UTS Faculty of Science
Hosted by <a href="https://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/team/ben-newsome/">Ben Newsome</a> from <a href="https://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/">Fizzics Education</a>
About the Maths Inside Project (2015-2018).
This project was funded for 1.9 million dollars by the Australian Maths and Science Partnership Program (Federal Government). Dr Coupland was co-leader with Associate Professor Anne Prescott at UTS. The collaborative project with CSIRO and AAMT produced curriculum materials highlighting the role of mathematics in science. The materials, videos of scientists with related classroom activities, are freely available and used in many Australian schools. An accompanying research project indicated that Maths Inside was successful in raising student interest in studying mathematics, and improving teacher awareness of the importance of mathematics in addressing current real-world issues.
<a href="https://www.uts.edu.au/research/maths-inside" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.uts.edu.au/research/maths-inside&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1711654985706000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0wu6gm2YBU3mEOa_WCQqi0">https://www.uts.edu.au/research/maths-inside</a>.
ICME-15, International Congress on Mathematics Education. Sydney, 7-14 July 2024.
<a href="http://www.icme15.com/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://www.icme15.com&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1711654985706000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3t3TPvNgcPz9tRbZ8DEXNg">www.icme15.com</a>
About Dr Mary Coupland
Dr Mary Coupland is an Associate Professor in the School of Mathematical and Physical Sciences at UTS. Mary specialises in mathematics education, specifically in first year university mathematics, data literacy, and professional development for teachers of mathematics. She has been a consultant in mathematics curriculum development for NESA and ACARA, and an examiner for the HSC General Mathematics examinations. She is a member of the Mathematics Education Research Group of Australasia (MERGA); Life Member and President, (2010-2011), Mathematical Association of NSW; President, (2014-2015), Australian Association of Mathematics Teachers. For her work in mathematics education, she was awarded the Professional Teachers Association’s Outstanding Contribution Award in 2012 and the Exceptional Service Award in 2020 <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/mary-coupland-16638617/">Get in touch</a><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/aaronclausen/"></a>
Hosted by <a href="https://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/team/ben-newsome/">Ben Newsome</a> from <a href="https://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/">Fizzics Education</a>
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 &amp; pedagogy, it's about inspiring new ideas &amp; challenging conventions of how students can learn about their world!
<a href="https://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/">https://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/</a>
Know an educator who'd love this STEM podcast episode? 
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