WORKSHOPS
FOR EVERYONE
World of Immersive Learning
Presented by Yuliya from Holmesglen Insitute
Room: J05
Sessions: 1, 2, 3, 4
Experience how virtual reality is reshaping education and engagement. Explore a diverse range of immersive learning experiences currently utilised across various disciplines in vocational and higher education.
Building Instrumentation For Experimentation
Presented by Colin Chapman
Room: J01
Sessions: 1, 2
This session explores developing dynamic simulations coupled with physical devices via Arduino/Micro:bit microcontrollers in novel responsive designs. We'll examine electronic records that allow embedded simulations and linked videos of physical experiments, then apply heat and light sensors — thermistors and light-dependent resistors (LDRs) — to trigger output devices such as lighting or motors.
STEMeez Module Launchpad
Presented by Jigme Zangmo from Swinburne University
Room: G09
Sessions: 1, 2
Be the first to experience our newest STEMeez hands-on modules before they go live. As part of our User Acceptance Testing, your feedback will directly shape the final learning experience. Explore, experiment, and tell us what works — this is your chance to have a real say in how STEM education comes to life.
What AI Reveals About the Human Capital We’re Missing
Presented by Aylin Cemiloglu from Monash Automation
Room: G02
Sessions: 1, 2, 3, 4
This workshop highlights the importance of differing experiences in solving complex engineering problems. Students learn how AI LLMs work and how they're trained on biased data that excludes many groups. In teams, students design a wearable device to support students with disability — alongside two AI models attempting the same. Comparing outputs reveals the value of including less-represented voices in engineering, and shows AI is best used as a tool.
Dolphin Discovery: Real-World Marine Science in the Classroom
Presented by Matt Montemurro from Marine Mammal Foundation
Room: G11
Sessions: 1, 2, 3, 4
Bring real-world marine science into your classroom. Through curriculum-based hands-on activities, students build marine science skills to better understand environmental concepts. In this workshop, Marine Mammal Foundation educators demonstrate how their incursion programs enhance student learning: become "marine biologists," identify individual Burrunan dolphins by dorsal fin nicks and notches, work with real sighting data, and reach evidence-based conservation outcomes.
Tiny Satellites, Giant Leaps: How Melbourne is Reshaping Astrophysics
Presented by Robert Mearns from Melbourne Space Lab, University of Melbourne
Room: J06
Sessions: 1, 2
The Melbourne Space Laboratory develops miniaturised payloads and technological solutions for nanosatellites — enabling scientific investigations, commercial opportunities and defence applications traditionally restricted to much larger, more expensive satellites. The team includes academics with international leadership in space science and engineering, and engineers with extensive experience in aerospace companies.
FOR TEACHERS
Building AI Literacy Through Hands-On STEM Learning
Presented by Pathik Shah from Pakronics
Room: G07, G09
Sessions: 1, 3
This session showcases how teachers can introduce AI concepts through hands-on activities that build creativity, critical thinking and digital technologies skills aligned with the Australian Curriculum. Discover accessible classroom projects, professional learning opportunities, and scalable STEM pathways from Years 5 to 10.
Using Generative AI to build inclusive STEM classrooms
Presented by Dr Jane Wenlock from AustiKolbe Catholic College and Milorad Cerovac from La Trobe University
Room: G07
Session 2, 3
This session explores how AI can both support and hinder students with diverse learning needs. As AI use grows in classrooms, every student needs the tools to use it successfully. We'll also examine how teachers can use AI to meet diverse learning needs and engage students with learning diversity in STEAM.
Embedding STEAM Across a Primary School
Presented by Leanne Williams from Elsternwick Primary School
Room: G10
Sessions: 1, 2
This session showcases how teachers can introduce AI concepts through hands-on activities that build creativity, critical thinking and digital technologies skills aligned with the Australian Curriculum. Discover accessible classroom projects, professional learning opportunities, and scalable STEM pathways from Years 5 to 10.
FOR STUDENTS
AI Use Cases
Presented by Sashi Anantham from IQVIA
Room: G10
Session 4
Management consultant with extensive experience providing advice to businesses from AI-derived data analysis
Machine perfusion of organs to improve transplantation outcomes.
Presented by Sia Pefanis from Austin Health
Room: J01
Session 4
Organ transplantation replaces failing organs, but for decades donated organs were transported on ice — an approach that couldn't always prevent deterioration. Recently, doctors, engineers and scientists have developed machine perfusion: devices that pump oxygenated, nutrient-rich solutions through donated organs outside the body, keeping them functioning as they would inside a patient. This allows assessment, maintains health during transport, and can help injured organs recover. Austin Health leads this innovative field.
AI Use Cases
Presented by Leon Furze
Room: G01
Session 2