The FizzicsEd Podcast

Meet Ering Hughes, a highly passionate Senior Surface Water Engineer who also is involved in delivering engineering outreach to remote schools in the Torres Straits in collaboration with Engineers Without Borders. As a 2019 Superstar of STEM, Erin clearly shows a huge interest in inspiring the next generation of engineers! Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education More about Erin Hughes With water being fundamental to life, n... Read more

Find out more about the Innovation Games, a free science event held in the heart of Sydney Olympic Park as part of National Science Week and the Sydney Science Festival. Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education About the Innovation Games Part of Sydney Science Festival in National Science Week, The Innovation Games is a free event held in Sydney Olympic Park that is full of ways to taste, touch and see science and technology... Read more

Creating opportunities for children for play opens up a world of STEM learning opportunities for students young and old. We chat with Liz Rossiter from Mud Kitchen who through her Unplug & Play Pop Up STEM playgrounds is helping kids across the country explore science & engineering through hands-on activities traditionally found in children's museums. From programs in schools and preschools through to libraries, shopping centres an... Read more

We discover just what the students can learn at the Primary Preview Day at the Sydney Royal Easter Show! Education coordinator Jenny Hughes from the Royal Agricultural Society of NSW takes us through a variety of exhibits and discusses the work RASNSW is doing to link agricultural science to learning in metropolitan areas. Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics EducationAbout Jenny Hughes Jenny has a passion for agricultural science,... Read more

Be inspired as we chat with Corey Tutt who has made it his mission to spread his love of science to remote and regional indigenous communities through sending science books to schools & linking these students to scientists via Skype. This project is completely self-funded and he works hand in hand with local elders in each community. Not only is Corey increasing scientific literacy, he is also helping kids see true pathways to high... Read more

Creating learning opportunities that truly help students is a passion for Zeina Chalich. A multi-award-winning educator, keynote speaker and co-founder of the #aussieEd Twitter chat, Zeina has a lot to share when it comes to STEAM education! Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics EducationAbout the FizzicsEd Podcast With interviews with leading science educators and STEM thought leaders, this science education podcast is about highli... Read more

Meet Michael Kasumovic, a highly motivated evolutionary biologist from UNSW who started creating apps for his students so they could understand biology concepts. From this Arludo was born, a team of dedicated people that empower students to understand scientific thinking through gaming. We explore just what is truly important for people to consider when creating apps and as you'll find, it's not just about the coding. Hosted by Be... Read more

Gamification and education is such a hot topic and Claire Seldon certainly knows a bunch about it! Claire works as a learning designer for the NSW Department of Education and as such has seen the positive impact gamification has had on everyday classroom experiences. Listen to find out her thoughts, tips & ideas on what makes a well-designed gaming lesson! Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education About Claire Seldon Claire S... Read more

Design thinking & scientific literacy come hand in hand when it comes to making STEM shine in the classroom. Joanne Gadaleta has a huge amount of experience when it comes to helping students understand how to think clearly when it comes to problem-solving & ideation and as such has seen primary students across Sydney grow as a result! Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education About Joanne Gadaleta During her career, Joanne ha... Read more

Incredibly well known across Australia, Dr Karl Kruszelnicki has been instrumental in helping science be accessible to people. From his many, many popular science books to his nearly 3 decades in public radio and now podcasting, Dr Karl continues to inspire people young and old about the world around us. In this chat, we learn a bit about his thoughts on the importance of continuous learning! Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Edu... Read more

Get inspired as we chat with Jacyln Gerakios, Expeditions Manager for EarthEcho International which a global leader in marine science education for schools and beyond. We chat about the recent expedition held in Victoria as well as how EarthEcho works with students across the globe to help create a sustainable future. Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education About  Jacyln Gerakios Jaclyn Gerakios is an avid ocean advocate an... Read more

Meet Sean Forde, a passionate educator who has been heavily involved in global collaboration lessons with students. From Flipgrid through to interactive video conferencing, Sean has always been about giving the best avenues for his students to learn! Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education About Sean Forde Sean Forde is an international educator, who is currently the Elementary EdTech Coach at Chadwick International in Song... Read more

Join Tori Cameron, host of the STEAM Up the Classroom Podcast, as she describes her journey in creating a STEAM lab at her school in Massachusetts, USA. We discuss the importance of low and high tech when it comes to maker spaces, how to source materials, ideas for engaging the wider community and much more! Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education About Tori Cameron Tori is a passionate educator who truly respects that valu... Read more

STEM can be found in fiction! Everyone loves a good story and our guest Gillian King-Cargile from STEM Read in Northen Illinois University uses narratives in novels, picture books, comics and more to highlight scientific concepts to readers of all ages and in doing so makes science literacy all the more relevant. From live interviews with celebrated authors through to hands-on experiments based on the books themselves, STEM Read is... Read more

Creating vibrant classrooms with meaningful technology applications is so important! Craig Kemp has tremendous energy when it comes to supporting teachers integrating educational technology across the world. Craig is a highly sought education speaker and his blog was recently named one of the world's top 12 education blogs by the Huffington Post. For Craig it's not just about the technology, it's the "why" that really matters! Hos... Read more

Ever wanted to go on an adventure? Well, Andrew Hughes from the Bookend Trust does this for a living and through Expedition Class he inspires student young and old to learn more about our environment & our heritage. From hiking the wilds of Tasmania to sea kayaking around Papua New Guinea, Andrew takes adventure learning for students to another level! Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education About Andrew Hughes The adventure... Read more

Fizzics Education is now on the ground in San Diego! Hear from co-founder Jeanette McConnell of Fizzics Education USA about her work in science outreach and her thoughts on what makes hands-on experiments memorable. About Jeanette McConnell A self-professed science nerd, Jeanette has an extensive science background and earned her Ph.D. in Chemistry. However, her real passion is sharing her excitement for STEM with others through ... Read more

All about museum education and the thoughts behind public exhibitions at the Australian Museum! Ellie Downing is the Manager for Science Engagement and Events at the Australian Museum and has been involved in science engagement and content creation for many years in the museum sector. Listen in as we chat during the busy lead up to the Australian Museum Science Festival. About Ellie Downing Managing the Science Engagements and Ev... Read more

Bringing students into the great outdoors offers them the opportunity to enjoy and discovery unique natural environments through meaningful, quality and fun educational experiences. Listen in to hear the latest updates from Claire Competiello, Jody Orcher and Meagan Vella in the NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service Education Team about how they inspire students and teachers to get outdoors and connect with nature. Hosted by Ben... Read more