The FizzicsEd Podcast

The FizzicsEd Podcast


Latest Episodes

Capacity building in SciComm with Dr Graham Walker
March 19, 2023

Building capacity in science education is essential for global science literacy. Dr Graham Walker has been heavily involved in this through his work with Science Circus Africa, Science Circus Pacific and through his work via the National Centre for the Pu

Unlocking potential with Building STEPS
March 05, 2023

Helping students reach their potential is at the heart of teaching. We speak with Debra Hettleman, CEO of Building STEPS to find out how her organisation has been working with 15 high schools in Baltimore to help under-represented students become science

Space camp, the Endeavour Scholarship & AMCHAM
February 20, 2023

Opportunity for students aged 15 to 18 to apply to go to space camp! The American Chamber of Commerce in Australia (AmCham) is partnering with Kallman Worldwide and The Astronaut Al Worden Endeavour Scholarship to give four young Australians the opportuni

Teaching Physics through History with Kathy Joseph
February 08, 2023

From Faraday to Volta, there are plenty of amazing stories when it comes to the history of physics. So how do you teach it best to grab the intention of learners? We speak with Kathy Joseph, host of the YouTube channel Kathy Love Physics and author of The

STEM in the Ocean with ANMM
January 30, 2023

From marine archaeology to how boats float and much more, there is so much to learn at the Australian National Maritime Museum. It's here where events such as Women in STEM provide a real drawcard to students to the sea! We chat with Mathew Sloane and Ann

Marine Science with Jason Robertshaw
January 13, 2023

Jason Robertshaw has many years of experience in teaching marine sciences both in person and via distance learning. As the Programs Manager for Virtual Learning at Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium, he has a lot to share about how to inspire students

3D Virtual Worlds with James Maynard
December 16, 2022

Imagine creating 3D virtual worlds that your students can explore, interact with and learn from. James Maynard drops by to chat about his thoughts about creating 3D virtual spaces for teaching students science. Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education

Maths Teacher Circles with Michaela Epstein
November 30, 2022

Helping students understand mathematics is so critical when it comes to their future. We speak with Michaela Epstein, founder of Maths Teacher Circles, to learn some simple ways you can help students find the delight in problem solving. Hosted by Ben News

Community STEM Projects through the T3 Alliance
November 17, 2022

Providing an avenue for students to learn and use their STEM skills for real community projects is at the heart of what the T3 Alliance does. Plus, you can get involved too! We speak with Adam Low who is the director of T3 Alaska and Director of the Unive

Science for all ages with Jacqueline McCarthy
October 28, 2022

Whether you're teaching young students or high schoolers, you need to make it accessible, fun and clearly linked to their lives. We join primary science specialist Jacqueline McCarthy to learn just what makes a great science lesson for any age student. Ho