Inspiring the next generation of scientists, engineers, and innovators

About this grant 

Every child deserves the tools to succeed. DeadlyScience was founded in response to limited opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students to engage with STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics). 

The Deadly STEM in Schools program will deliver engaging, hands-on STEM workshops to primary and secondary students across remote Queensland, with a specific focus on reaching First Nations communities. 

With JVT’s support, more students will be able to engage the program’s in-school, culturally appropriate and curriculum aligned STEM education programs. 

Supporting country Queensland

Rural, regional and remote schools are often under resourced. There are persistent disparities in STEM education and outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students. While Indigenous Australians have been practicing science for over 65,000 years, they remain significantly underrepresented in the modern STEM fields. 

DeadlyScience and JVT believe that every child deserves the tools to succeed, regardless of their location. Deadly STEM in Schools preserves the legacy of the First Scientists of this land and building a brighter future for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander youth. 

Meaningful, long-term change 

By providing culturally relevant, engaging, and accessible STEM education, DeadlyScience aims to empower Indigenous students to succeed in STEM fields and contribute to a more equitable and inclusive STEM landscape in Australia.  

This approach fosters cultural pride and empowers students to connect their own heritage with modern scientific principles, inspiring them to see themselves as future scientists, technologists, engineers, and mathematicians. 

Alignment with JVT’s priorities

Deadly STEM in Schools aligns with our mission and goals and meets our five criteria for support. It is: 

• a collaboration between DeadlyScience and multiple agencies and partners in government, communities, universities and research institutes, philanthropy, and STEM professionals and role models. 
• an opportunity to engage children in learning and education, inspiring curiosity and confidence in STEM content and careers.  
• responding to the needs of rural, regional and remote schools in Queensland and working with locals to ensure cultural authenticity and community alignment. 
• Providing STEM education and building cultural pride and employment aspirations in students, developing and upskilling remote and regional teachers; and connecting schools to wider partnerships with universities and other training and employment opportunities. 
• committed to building capacity and scaling and expanding the program to benefit more students and communities.  

Success for the Deadly STEM in Schools program in Queensland, means providing culturally relevant, engaging, and accessible STEM education to empower Indigenous students to contribute to a more equitable and inclusive STEM landscape in Australia. 

Links

• https://deadlyscience.org.au/