The Outreach and Engagement Team from UQ's Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies Unit, in partnership with the Critical Thinking Team from the School of Historical and Philosophical Inquiry and the First Nations Strategy and Partnerships Team from the Queensland Department of Education, have collaborated to host the Solid Pathways - STEM Program at St Lucia Campus.
The Solid Pathways – STEM Program assists schools to support high-performing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students in Years 4-6 for continued academic success towards university studies.
This program is run by the First Nations Strategy and Partnership Team from the Department of Education.
The visiting students had an amazing opportunity to experience different STEM sessions across the University, including Virtual Reality and Robotics, Chemistry, Artificial Intelligence, Engineering and Architecture.
Ninety students and their parents from schools across the region were welcomed by UQ Professor of Indigenous Education Tracey Bunda.
Terry Cornish, Executive Director First Nations Strategy and Partnerships from the Department of Education, also attended to address the students.
Students gained first-hand experience of the many opportunities available at UQ and were able to build knowledge on pathways to tertiary studies.