I am very grateful to have been given the opportunity to attend CONASTA 71 held in early July 2024 in Melbourne. This was made possible by the generous sponsorship of MTA (Modern Teaching Aids), SETA (Science Education Technicians Association) and support from my workplace, Launceston Christian School.

It was a fantastic experience and I feel so privileged to have attended this wonderful event.

My youngest son Daniel has been on the news over the last couple of days. He has invented an artificial heart that will soon be trialled in humans in Houston Texas.

SETA would like to congratulate Sarah Cates and Cheryl Tsan in being the winners of the MTA (Modern Teaching Aids) sponsorship of $1000 each towards the cost of attending CONASTA70 in Adelaide in 2023.

I was extremely privileged to be given the opportunity to attend CONASTA 69 and sincerely extend my thanks to MTA and SETA, for the competition which they sponsor, to assist Science Technicians in making the trip.

Science technicians are integral to their department. ‘Effective technician support comes in a variety of forms,’ states a recent report on the reduced technician workforce by the National Foundation for Education Research (NFER). commissioned by the Royal Society of Chemistry.

School laboratories are places where constant change and the evolution of technology and new understandings of the natural world transform student learning. 

The Gratnells International Science Technician of the Year Award 2020 has been awarded to Olivia Frost of Caloundra State High School.

SETA is proud to announce the two winners of the Modern Teaching Aids sponsored competition. 

SETA are proud to announce that MTA have donated $2000 in sponsorship money for 2 lucky winners to attend CONASTA 69.

STARweek is an opportunity for schools to appreciate and recognise the professional support, invaluable knowledge and experience that science technicians contribute to your school.