Curious about new and emerging technologies? Ever wanted to fly a drone, use a 3D printer, code a robot or compete in an epic Mario Kart Battle?

Saturday, 18 May 2024
1.00-4.00pm
Veritas Centre, St Mary's College

This is a FREE public event, all are welcome.

The Inaugural St Mary’s College STEM Community Day will take you on an exciting, innovative and futures thinking adventure. The whole family is invited to this opportunity for you to learn alongside your child. Join us for fun, adventure and learning. 

Book into a hands-on learning workshop including: 

• ESPORTS - Mario Kart competition 
• Robot Battles 
• Engineering Challenges 
• Drone Flying 
• Cyber Security 
• Building a ChatBOT using AI 

Interact with experts at the featured exhibits in our STEM Innovation Space. 

Speak with guests from Universities and Business Partners to better understand STEM pathways and careers. 

BBQ and Coffee Cart available.

Please register below to receive more details about workshop bookings—spaces are limited! 

Featured Exhibitions in our STEM Innovation Space:

Maths and Paper Plane Competition

Paper Plane Competition
Make a paper plane operating within the International Rules for paper plane long distance throwing. We have instructions for the world record design. Use an A4 sheet of paper and a limited amount of sticky tape, then launch your plane in the gym towards the end of the day.

Maths and STEM
Make Silver Rhombic Dodecahedra. Take origami to the next level with tessellation. When combined these shapes will make an impressive design.

Robinson Aerospace Systems

Robinson Aerospace is on a mission to inspire students to pursue careers in space and STEM. Visit their booth for the opportunity to learn about satellites, their upcoming launch to space and build a replica satellite!

robinson-aerospace.com

QinetiQ Australia

QinetiQ are committed to discovering and supporting the next generation of scientists, engineers and technicians. Whether your passion is for test and evaluation, submarines, aviation or one of many other fascinating STEM fields, there is a fortune of opportunity at QinetiQ.

qinetiq.com/en-au

Compnow

Technology Lifecycle Management with Compnow
Manage your technology from simplified purchases, replacements and deployments with digital asset tagging and buffer stock through to environmentally friendly e-waste and data destruction all provided by Compnow.

Compnow’s Commitment to Sustainability
We all have a responsibility to protect our planet. Together with our customers, suppliers and communities, we are committed to making a change and creating a sustainable future. We have embedded sustainable and ethical practices into our work practices where possible, being accountable for our actions while driving improvements.

Our key focus is the recovery and remarketing of customer End Of Life (EOL) IT assets - providing minimal environmental impact, getting items back into the community and out of landfill.

compnow.com.au/sustainability-vision

Decoding AI: Friend or Foe?

Presented by Lument Pty Ltd

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is everywhere - from your child's homework helper to your favourite movie recommendations. But is it a force for good, or something to worry about?

Join us for a conversation where we'll help you unpack the world of AI in plain English and explore the real impacts of AI on our lives (and your child's future!)

lument.com.au

HerTechPath Limited

Meet women working in tech, cyber and STEM and learn about the diverse and interesting career options available in STEM.

hertechpath.org

Civil Contractors Federation SA

Get advice on what civil construction is and the amazing career paths available. The portable Simulator is will be available for you to experience 'operating' a front end loader, picking up materials and placing them in a truck.

ccfsa.com.au

Flinders Automotive Solar Team (FAST)

The Flinders Automotive Solar Car (FAST) solar car, Investigator IV, participated in and completed the 2023 Bridgestone World Solar Challenge. The car is a student project and it was student team who drove the car from Darwin to Adelaide, a 3,000km journey, in 6 days.

flinders.edu.au/study/engineering/fast

Flinders University

Visit the Flinders University stall to gain advice on pathways to a dream career and test your problem solving skills through a series codebreaking challenges!

flinders.edu.au