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.

What’s On:

• STEM Story Circles – 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

Whether you like building things, solving puzzles, organising chaos or dreaming big — there’s a future for you in STEM!

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.