Curious about studying STEM after high school?

Do you dream of getting paid to code, revolutionising the world of robotics, or solving problems in outer space? Maybe you already think like an engineer and want to know your course options – and what it takes to get there. Whether you're passionate about algorithms or anatomy, this is your chance to see exactly what life at Swinburne is all about.

This immersive event is for you if you’re interested in any of the following study areas:

  • Biomedical Science
  • Computer Science
  • Chemistry
  • Cyber Security
  • Product Design Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering 
  • Robotics
  • Space Technology 

What’s involved?

Get ready to dive into your dream STEM course at Swinburne as you:

Explore

Experience the buzz of Swinburne’s Hawthorn campus for a day

Collaborate

Have fun while you work with other high school students

Discover

Get a taste of different specialisations like space technology, robotics, and biomedical science

Learn

Hear about course options, entry requirements and potential career paths

There’ll be plenty to learn, see and experience, including:

  • hands-on workshops
  • a guided campus tour
  • a presentation from one of our star academics
  • a student panel
  • an optional info session for parents
  • a complimentary food truck lunch and coffee voucher
  • free Swinburne merch!

Session details

You’ll attend not one, but two different workshops and see how you could explore your passion for STEM at Swinburne. Choose from:

This workshop will introduce you to biomechanics: where medical engineering meets bionics. You’ll learn all about how mechanical and electrical engineers come up with solutions to medical problems. Design and build your own prototype of a bionic hand, then put it to the test with a challenge!

Take part in an exciting demonstration of science brought to life. This workshop will captivate your curiosity through a series of chemical experiments, including colourful transformations and explosive reactions.

Dive into the fascinating world of collaborative robots, also known as cobots. See how these cutting-edge machines are transforming industries, from assisting in delicate medical operations to making coffee. Learn how to “teach” a robot using intuitive programming methods – no previous coding experience needed – then team up with a real cobot to put your skills to the test.

Explore the frontiers in computer science, including cyber security, data science, and AI. Discover and collaborate on real-world problems that only computer scientists can solve.

Test your cyber skills against a range of defences and challenges. See if you can decipher the messages and find the hidden clues to gain full access. Recon the front, penetrate the middle, and crack the codes inside!

Visit the anatomy lab and immerse yourself in digital technologies like virtual reality to see how they revolutionise the way we understand anatomy. Interact with different bodily systems through virtual reality and perform digital dissections on touch screen Anatomage tables.

Compete against other students to design and build the lightest LEGO® catapult that can launch an object the furthest.

Investigate how mechanical engineers are using ocean wave power machines to not only save beaches from erosion damage, but capture that energy and generate electricity.

There are hundreds of millions of pieces of space debris floating around in space, without any feasible way to take care of it – and we need your help to clean it up! In this challenge, you’ll work in groups to design a solution to reduce space debris.

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