Here is a look at what the Boys in STEM got up to in Term 2!

Day 1

In brand new randomised groups, the students worked through problem solving challenges, Sphero BOLT programming, and spectroscopy in our science lab.  Many took up the opportunity in the afternoon to visit the Ballarat Observatory and meet with our visiting expert from the Victorian Space Science Education Centre to get hands on with telescopes and learn about study and career pathways in astronomy and astrophysics.

Day 2

Students were immersed in a thematic alien invasion of Ballarat experience where they used their mathematic and problem-solving skills to escape the aliens landing in the Federation University SMB campus. This experience involved exploring Federation University’s Technology Park facilities, applying mapping and estimation skills, programming small droids, and code breaking.  The student’s willingness to embrace the opportunity to have fun whilst using mathematics is testament to the positive approach each brings to their program and the growth they take away.