Macquarie University In-School STEM Club

The Macquarie University STEM Club was developed to engage secondary students from under-represented groups in STEM education, with support from the New South Wales Government. However, the program is available to any school able to contribute to the delivery cost.

STEM Club Overview

Nour at STEM club

STEM Club provides an interactive and educational experience where students:

  • Create a AI camera capable of recognising what it is taking photos of.
  • Explore programming, AI, security, networking, electronics and engineering.
  • Gain hands-on experience with real technical skills in an engaging STEM environment.
  • Participate in sessions delivered on-site at their high school.
  • Are part of an inclusive and flexible learning experience suitable for students of all abilities and interests.
  • Engage in a program designed by engineers, educators, and diversity experts, balancing wide appeal with valuable skill development.

STEM Club has been designed specifically to scale with student interest. It has been delivered to low SES schools where students had no prior exposure to STEM and to high-achieving cohorts looking to extend the scope of what they can learn beyond the High-School curriculum. All participants have responded positively.

The STEM Club worksheets are available publicly here to help schools assess the program’s relevance to their students.

Delivery Modes

STEM Club can be delivered in multiple formats to suit school preference:

  • Two full school days (standard configuration).
  • 8 weeks of 2 hour sessions.
  • Custom mode to suit a particular school.

Students at STEM club

Cost and Inclusions

In the standard configuration, cost of delivery is $10,000 for a group of 24 students. That cost covers:

  • All equipment including 8 AI cameras for the students to keep if they wish to continue working on the devices.
  • Four university academic Staff to run the sessions ensuring the students get plenty of attention.
  • On-site delivery at the school by university staff.
  • Staff selected to relate with students and able to discuss STEM career/study pathways.
  • Access to university staff for planning and program customisation.