STEM Sparks | National Science Week

STEM Sparks: Igniting Girls’ Futures in the Built Environment Ever wondered who decides what gets built where? Or how someone knows exactly how much concrete to order for a new footpath? Welcome to STEM Sparks – a hands-on, curiosity-fuelled National Science Week event where girls and their families can discover real jobs in construction and the built environment. Event Details Saturday 15 August 2026 10:00am – 12:00pm School of Architecture and Built Environment (BSC Building), Callaghan Campus What’s On: STEM Story Circles (11:00am) – Chat with women working as design managers, project managers, quantity surveyors, engineers and more Drop-in Activity Stations – Try out real-life tasks: sequence a project, estimate materials, spot building fails and crack cost mysteries STEM Mythbusters Challenge – Bust common myths about girls in STEM Sparks Scavenger Hunt – Connect with other Open Day activities across campus to win a reward pack (including a free book!) “Day in the Life” Video Series – Peek into real careers across the built environment This free, family-friendly event is part of National Science Week celebrations. Whether you like building things, solving puzzles, organising chaos or dreaming big — there’s a future for you in STEM! Click here to register and ignite your curiosity: https://events.humanitix.com/stem-sparks-national-science-week-2026?c=ncc This event is aimed at primary and high school students. To view the University’s full National Science Week event schedule, visit www.newcastle.edu.au/national-science-week.