Student innovation on display at Burnie Works BIG Science Fair

The Burnie Works BIG Science Fair was held at the UTAS Cradle Coast Campus earlier this month. The Science Fair provides an opportunity for students in years 5 to 12 living in Northwest Tasmania to develop their understanding of Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Maths (STEAM) by undertaking a real-life project.

NWTD project engineers, Rob and Ronan, volunteered to be judges at this year’s BIG Science Fair. They said their favourite projects among those presented included testing which heights of store shelves sold more chocolates, sterilising E. coli colonies with electric currents, and predicting the landing sites of water eruptions on one of Saturn’s moons.

“For many students, this was their first ever opportunity to have a scientific discussion with a professional working in STEAM, and it felt very meaningful to provide this opportunity to them. Many of the students have plans to become scientists, electricians, engineers, and more,” Ronan said.

NWTD is pleased to support these young people as they embark on their STEAM journey. Our BIG congratulations goes to Cameron B, pictured receiving the NWTD sponsored ‘STEM Explorer of the Year’ award from Sonya Booth, NWTD Regional Engagement Coordinator at the prize giving ceremony.

Further information about the event can be found at BIG Science Fair - Burnie Works