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Explore our programs

Our programs connect a network of more than 300 industry partners with Australia’s education leaders, and together they bring STEM to life for more than 150,000 students each year. We offer a range of programs nationally, all designed to bring real science to life in our classrooms and communities. All our resources are curriculum aligned and use best practice STEM teaching methods, catering for primary to secondary schooling, and on to tertiary education and early career opportunities.

Programs at a glance

Not sure which program might be suited to you? Refer to this quick reference table to see which year levels each program is designed for.

STEM Together

STEM Together helps curious Year 5 to 10 students strengthen their confidence, capability and connection with STEM.

Generation STEM

Generation STEM aims to attract, support and retain NSW students and workers in STEM education and careers.

STEM Professionals in Schools

STEM Professionals in Schools is a national volunteer program that facilitates partnerships between schools and industry to bring real STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths) into the classroom.

Young Indigenous Women's STEM Academy

The Young Indigenous Women's STEM Academy empowers young Indigenous women with tools and support to succeed in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) education and careers.

Living STEM

Connecting Indigenous Knowledge to the classroom

Space Careers Wayfinder

Discover the world of the space industry and the variety of space careers you never knew existed!

Creativity in Research, Engineering, Science and Technology (CREST)

CREST is a non-competitive awards program that supports both primary and secondary students in the design and implementation of their own open-ended science investigation or technology project.

PULSE@Parkes

High school students take control of Murriyang, CSIRO's Parkes radio telescope, and do real science in the process with this innovative education program.

Sustainable Futures

Sustainable Futures is an education program that combines the latest in climate science with education in sustainability.

Your Diet and Your DNA - virtual laboratory simulation

Based on CSIRO research, the Your Diet and Your DNA virtual laboratory simulation uses the inquiry model to investigate how healthy and unhealthy diets can affect DNA health and the potential impact for short and long-term health and well-being.

Programs for students

Young Indigenous Women's STEM Academy

The Young Indigenous Women's STEM Academy empowers young Indigenous women with tools and support to succeed in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) education and careers.

Work experience

Year 10 or 11 students can gain first-hand experience of CSIRO's research by participating in our virtual work experience program.

Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program (UROP)

The Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program (UROP) facilitates undergraduate student job placements in biomedical research.

Programs for teachers

Teacher Researcher in Partnership

The Teacher Researcher in Partnership Program (TRiPP) offers teachers hands-on experience in emerging and innovative science, by undertaking a short research project alongside a CSIRO researcher.

Educator on Board

Educator on Board is a professional learning program offering Australian science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) school teachers the opportunity to join a voyage on board CSIRO's marine research vessel the RV Investigator.

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