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HISH unites organisations in the Hunter Region and beyond to collaboratively deliver world-leading events, activities and competitions engaging school students and the community with Science and STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) throughout the year.
- Vision: To grow an inquisitive and future-enabled society.
- HISH is a registered charity and welcomes industry support & partnership.
- Our website provides Hunter, State and National STEM events, competitions and resources.
HISH successfully delivers national and NSW-wide programs thanks to a Commonwealth Government Department of Education “Emerging Priorities Program” grant, HISH delivered a free online national initiative available to ALL primary and secondary school educators and students in Australia:
⚡ The Electric Vehicle Challenge
HISH members have been instrumental in running the Hunter Valley Electric Vehicle (EV) Festival and Challenge for over 15 years. This sustained initiative engages primary and secondary students in designing, building, and racing solar-powered and battery-powered electric vehicles. The Challenge promotes practical application of STEM concepts, focusing heavily on engineering design, sustainable energy, and problem-solving, thereby nurturing the next generation of engineers and technicians.
- “Preparing for Industry 5.0 and beyond in light of COVID19: Facilitating the cradle-to-career life cycle” – free online educator Professional Development workshops, student workshops and two competitions (National Schools Poster Competition, and Online Mini Solar Vehicle Competition), which develop skills and understanding surrounding Statistics, Sustainability, Systems thinking, and STEM (SSSS).
- Fire-EdUp – is a program that provides online lesson plans, resources and a competition supporting exploration and learning of the science behind bushfires, mitigation strategies and the vital role of technology in preventing and managing bushfires.
⚡ The Electric Vehicle Challenge
HISH members have been instrumental in running the Hunter Valley Electric Vehicle (EV) Festival and Challenge for over 15 years. This sustained initiative engages primary and secondary students in designing, building, and racing solar-powered and battery-powered electric vehicles. The Challenge promotes practical application of STEM concepts, focusing heavily on engineering design, sustainable energy, and problem-solving, thereby nurturing the next generation of engineers and technicians.
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OUR SPONSORS:
The NSW Regional Science Hub initiative is supported by Inspiring Australia and the NSW Government
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