RDA Riverina STEM Showcase

The Riverina was selected in 2019 as one of the new regions for the NSW Department of Education SISP Program (Science Technology Engineering Mathematics, Industry, School, Partnerships).

In November RDA Riverina invited over 1000 students to attend a STEM showcase. The event was part of a 2 day program showcasing Women in STEM within the region including talks from influencers to students about career opportunities in STEM fields.

Guests Included:

Youth Ambassador - Tamara Baker, 15 year old STEM guru and hacker, who shared her story and passion
Dr Alison Southwell from CSU Wagga Wagga, focussing on Agriculture and Rural Science
Dr Pip Southwell from Charles Sturt University Three Rivers University Department of Rural Health
Dr Sibohan Cole from Wagga Wagga Base Hospital
IT Professional Tegan Le Page from Leading Edge Computers, Griffith
Kylie Burret, Designer of the Splat 3D
Peggy Mangovski, Diversity Leader for the STEM Industry School Partnerships Program

Each session was finished on a high with a live science demonstration wowing the audience. Students all received complimentary water, Rice Snacks from SunRice, a 3D Splat Tool and a piece of fruit kindly donated by Joes' Citrus.

RDA Riverina would like to thank all of our amazing supporters including Charles Sturt University, Deakin University, NSW Department of Education, Grow Our Own - Western Riverina, MASE, Three Rivers UDRH, Leading Edge Computers, Solar Mad, I2R Industries, and SunRice.