Unit Catalogue

Is it important to you to share your passion for science and technology? In a world littered with fake news, how can you make a difference and inspire young people and communities towards loving and trusting science? This unit includes a one-week intensive (or on-site Darwin based workshops equivalent), when students learn to adapt their communication styles, while engaging with diverse groups of stakeholders.

You will learn by assisting logistic preparation logistic preparation (for travel, personal health, safety planning, minor equipment, etc.); research preparation (understanding context, development the project/workshop, ethics considerations and practices); learning and applying practical skills; working with others to achieve tasks; practicing duty of care for one's own and others, physical safety and well-being. It also includes additional opportunities for reflection on inter-cultural skills and communication in an unfamiliar context.

The field intensive is optional; Darwin-based students who do not undertake the field intensive will conduct on-site workshops equivalents for local schools and libraries.

Assessment Items are based on the full cycle of a science engagement project, from applying for a grant to fund a STEM engagement project, planning, and executing the project and reporting outcomes to sponsors.

Online enrolment is not available for this unit due to the field trip requirements. Students are required to check enrolment availability with the lecturer prior to applications. To enrol, complete the Special Enrolment form accessed via the eForms tile through CDU Portal.

Students are required to make their own travel arrangements to and from Darwin before and after the field intensive (or on-site Darwin based workshops equivalent). Please check with the unit coordinator for exact dates and start and end locations.