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.
SETA are proud to announce that MTA have donated $2000 in sponsorship money for 2 lucky winners to attend CONASTA 2020.
In March 2019, a student sustained serious burns and a staff member minor burns during a school science experiment when methylated spirits was applied to an open flame. A second student’s uniform caught fire, but it was extinguished without causing injury.
This years’ Conference was held at the University of Technology Sydney (UTS).Our Keynote speaker was be Dr. Alice Gorman. Dr. Gorman is an Australian archaeologist whose passion has always been for space.
Across the country, Laboratory Technicians are working hard in Australian schools to support Science Teachers with important lesson preparation. This involves organising materials, mixing chemicals, calibrating and maintaining test equipment plus much more.