The power of positive role models cannot be understated.
No one knows this best than Associate Professor Corey Tutt OAM, founder of Deadly Science. The results of his work are obvious. As he says:
"Young Indigenous kids in Australia, you know, they used to say they wanted to be a deadly footballer, now they’re saying they want to be a deadly scientist.”
Deadly Science is a not-for-profit, community-led organisation providing STEM resources to schools around Australia and connecting young First Nations People with mentors. Since its beginnings in 2018, it has become Australia's leading Indigenous STEM charity, supporting over 800 schools and community organisations nationwide.
Corey worked with Australian Geographic to produce a host of science books with topics ranging from weather, to animal adaptions to the Solar System. Buy the books for yourself, your family or add them to your school’s library. He's also written his own books on Indigenous science and role models. Reptiles were Corey’s gateway into STEM and his latest book, Caution! This Book Contains Deadly Reptiles, is a celebration of Australia’s wonderful diversity of scaly things.
Comedian Melody Rachel and host Rachel Rayner absorb Corey's story of trials and challenges, and his steadfast vision to make STEM careers an option for everyone.
You can support the work of Deadly Science by partnering, donating, volunteering or following them on social media channels. There's also a whole lot of teacher resources too!
Links
Highlight article by Rachel Rayner, Science Explainer
The Ninu (Greater Bilby) research
Australian Reptiles in Colour by Harold Cogger on Ebay (but check your local library first!)
Follow Melody Rachel on Instagram
Credits
Producer: Rachel Rayner, Science Explainer
Guests: Corey Tutt, Melody Rachel
Music: Michelle Cashman
Editing: HoboHut Media
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