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Mars Buttfield-Addison

Job: Computer Scientist, Science Communicator

Industry/Sector: Science

As a science communicator, her goal is to spark curiosity for its own sake. “We don’t know what the future world will look like… The best thing we can wish for people is that they can choose to do something because it interests them.”

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2026 Science and Engineering Challenge

The 2026 Science and Engineering Challenge aims to inspire students to consider a future career in STEM. By participating in the challenge, students see that science and engineering involves creativity, innovation, problem solving and teamwork. How it works Participating schools select their representative teams of between 16 and 32 students from Years 9 and 10.

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Young Tassie Scientists

The Young Tassie Scientists (YTS) program helps early career researchers and professionals who are passionate about their work to connect with the Tasmanian community in a variety of ways. They visit schools around Tasmania and share their work through talks and talks and activities. They also participate in community science festivals and expos as ambassadors

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