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Launch your career in STEM Studying STEM at QUT opens a world of opportunities to achieve your full potential and forge a rewarding career.

And with the rise of new tech like blockchain, nanosensors and renewable energy sources, the jobs of tomorrow will be redefined.

Discovering how to improve lives by solving a range of real-world problems will be crucial in the future. Many of the jobs of today were unheard of a decade ago: app developers, big data analysts and sustainability engineers.

We all know that careers in STEM provide the greatest opportunities to succeed in the future. No university is better placed to help you launch your STEM career than Queensland’s only university of technology. We’ll give you the skills to thrive in the real world.

QUT STEM

FOREWORD

Future focused

professor troy farrell Executive Dean, Faculty of Science

l world – that means QUT is the university for the rea ile learning from the you get to experience work wh u choose, QUT can best. Whatever career path yo t there give you the STEM skills to ge

choose to study here are many reasons to eering and maths science, technology, engin EM with other (STEM), or to combine ST ). ve 15 of them here on p5 pathways at QUT (we ha at wh is rld wo l the rea At QUT, preparing you for ntic, work-integrated the au s an we do best. That me . Our courses are learning while you study ’ve been tailored to help industry-relevant. They s for future challenges. graduates create solution there using their STEM Those graduates are out to make a difference to knowledge and training e. No matter what you the world in which we liv l you can be assured you’l choose to study at QUT, ies nit rtu po op e and have get real-world experienc blems. These are pro d to work on real-worl riences. invaluable learning expe

at QUT, preparing you for the real world is what we do best" predicts that employmen t in STEM occupations in Australia will grow by 12. 9% by 2025, compared to 7.8% for non-STEM jobs. And by 2030, it’s predicted Australian workers will spend 77% more time using science and maths skills.

STEM all the way

The fundamental underpi nning of the skills you need for jobs of the future is STEM. In this guide, you’ll find something no other university has done – we’re breaking do wn the STEM areas you can study today and how to add STEM to other areas to gain skills for the future. Studying at QUT is abou t becoming well-rounded . Our graduates have deep disciplinary knowledge, critical thinking and cre ative problem-solving skills, but it is their prepa redness to adapt to a rapidly changing world and develop a capacity for lifelong learning tha t allows them to connect knowledge in responsibl e ways, communicate an d work effectively with oth ers, and value diversity, ensuring their success in tomorrow’s world. That’s what studying STEM at QUT can give you – the ability to find and create your place in the world.

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best of the best. We have You’ll also work with the ta critical areas such as da world-leading experts in y, future materials, science, renewable energ vironment, agriculture conservation and the en d d innovation in waste. An and the bioeconomy, an to, le ab ail av expertise is all of this core research learning at QUT. ur yo and connected with, o work on these and It’s not just scientists wh people skilled in law, other problems. We need and social justice. We business, design thinking o work well in diverse need critical thinkers wh t communication skills teams, who have excellen te e perspective to contribu and can use their uniqu . ure fut the in d today an to solving global problems rd ha it’s s, ion ure vocat When you think about fut EM-based knowledge ST ere to think of a sector wh nal Skills Commission isn’t relevant. The Natio

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Whether you’re stumped for a study path or seeking a secure future, you can find it through our secret STEM + X formula! g and maths – is – science, tech, engineerin K, so we all know that STEM wing twice as fast job, since STEM jobs are gro a fast track to a super-cool ng the world, society us? If you’re keen on changi as other careers. Added bon n STEM’s your solution. and people for the bet ter, the t great-paying, a secret formula to get ting tha But did you know that there’s STEM + X – where it call that you’ll actually love? We in-demand and stellar career h + fashion = tec nk Thi l. d or world-changing goa X is your passion, another fiel t keep us tha s ice dev al + engineering = medic bet ter sportswear, or science n-making. isio dec ic teg stra = matics + business healthier for longer, or mathe that can get you there, a STEM + X solution at QUT Whatever you’re into, there’s M skills and core skills , the latest technolog y, STE building real-world experience your best self. ng you the opportunity to be into your study path, and givi

Find your STEM + X ! T U Q t a h t a p y d u t s P5 Upfront 15 Reasons to choose QUT

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UPFRONT

reasons to choose QUT

If you’re thinking about studying STEM – and why wouldn’t you with jobs growing at twice the rate available in a huge range of areas? – QUT is the perfect uni for you, whatever your interests

Industry connections are strong Courses at QUT are a little different – in a good way! QUT teams up with industry professionals to create their course content and you’ll be taught by experts and guest lecturers in the field.

You’ll get real-world experience QUT takes things to the next level with practical learning experiences. Think: industry-standard labs, workshops, studios and clinics using tech the pros use!

You get to study in Brisbane Brisbane has nearly 300 sunny days a year plus cool cafes, multicultural festivals and an exciting live music scene. And both QUT campuses are close to it all.

Queensland is a STEM and innovation hotspot Sunshine State? More like the STEM State! Queensland has a whole strategy for growing STEM skills and QUT is right amongst it with their own Science and Engineering Centre.

Staff know their stuff QUT staff are at the top of their field. They’re across the latest teaching practices and provide suppor t and mentoring to their students.

Amazing learning environments You’ll be inspired to do your best at QUT. For ics example, the QUT Health Clin ty to work give students the opportuni with and help real patients!

The social life is fantastic Uni isn’t just about study, it’s things. also about experiencing new of the At QUT, you can join any one in on 130 student-led clubs, drop n up for sig or ht nig g rkin a netwo a. att Reg at Bo the Dragon

Diversity is celebrated QUT is committed to developing better access to university education for Aboriginal and Torres Strait ir Islander people through the

Oodgeroo Unit, assisting stu dents with a disability, injury or hea lth condition and enabling the rise of women in STEM. QUT’s Ally Network also provides suppor t, safe zones, ser vices, events and resources to QUT staff and students who identif y as LGBTIQA+. There are loads of work experience ops Work-integrated learning uni ts allow you to work in organisations and workplaces to see exactly wh at your future career will be like . You can go global QUT par tners with over 200 unis in 43 countries around the wo rld. Study overseas, anyone?

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It has ALL the facilities We’re talking, pool, gym, cyc le centre, museums, libraries, public arts venues, dining and sho pping! The Cube Have you seen The Cube? You’ll find it at QUT. It’s epic and one of the world’s largest digital interactive learning and display spaces . They are serious about sustainability QUT is tackling global challen ges and sustainability via their action plan, with aims to be carbon neutra l by 2030. – Louise Meers

You can study your way There’s no ‘one size fits all’ at QUT. Depending on your course, you can choose all types of study combos.

It's world-class! QUT is a research institute with strong links to international research facilities and infrastructure.

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s nutrition programs for patient or ise erc ex g nin sig de or es let are epic Whether it’s developing top ath portunities in food and fitness op r ree ca the s, se es illn ic ron with ch

rom the Queensland Maroo ns to the Australian Olympic swim ming squad, behind every winning tea m is a group of experts who keep them in top form. Sports scientists help coach athlet es to avoid injuries, while dietitians develop nu trition plans for peak performance. With around 14 million Australians participating in sport each year, there are plenty of career s in food and fitness.

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Fitness up close

Tech that saves your hamstrings

chelor of Clinical Students enrolled in the Ba the opportunity Exercise Physiology have fessionals in to work with accredited pro gy Clinic the QUT Exercise Physiolo nts. QUT and work directly with clie re than 500 students also complete mo ent in hours of professional placem al loc s, tal spi settings such as ho d with an ns tio government organisa . private health providers ise Science Bachelor of Sport and Exerc 28 th 0 hours of students also keep busy wi associations, placement with sporting of sport, fitness centres, academies nal sport teams, community and professio and plenty of others.

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QUT exercise scientist Dr Ton Shield invented a portable y that can measure the strendevice gth of athletes’ hamstring muscles. Known as the NordBord Ha Testing System, the device usemstring sensors to predict the likeliho s injury or track an athlete’s recod of an overy and strength-building progress. The hamstring tester has attrac attention from some of the wo ted biggest sporting groups, such rld’s the English Premier League. as

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Healthy life, healthy learning

Food and fitness myths

It’s not just top athletes – healthy living is important to all of us, partic ularly those who need to manage diseas e. Nutritionists and food scientists are in high demand, with over 7000 jobs predic ted to be up for grabs by 2025. The team at the QUT Healt h Clinics’ Nutrition and Die tetics service use their food, nu trition and health expertise to he lp people find practical soluti ons to their problems. The mo st exciting part? Consultation s are led by final-year students enrolled in the Bachelor of Nutrition and Dietetics (Honours), giving them real-world experience, so that they can sharpen their skills and lea rn on the job before they graduate. – Ge mma Conroy

Myth #1 White potatoes are unhealthy: Potatoes are an , excellent source of potassium vitamin C and fibre. Myth #2 Microwaving food loses nutrients: Microwaves don’t zap nearly as many vitamins and minerals as you think. Myth #3 It’s better to exercise in the morning: Nup. Exercise does you good, no matter what time of day! Myth #4 Not sweating? You’re not working hard enough: Untrue. Some people just sweat more. Plus humidity . and hydration are factors, too

Career goals

t r o p s f o s s e in s u b e Th his Jake Ward has taken ent Former business studa career that’s encompassed to ch oa winning appr Queensland Reds the Olympics and the y team women's rugb

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Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science Bachelor of Nutrition Science Bachelor of Nutrition and Dietetics (Honours) Bachelor of Clinical Exercise Physiology Bachelor of Communication (Professional Communication)/ Bachelor of Nutrition Science

FOOD AND FITNESS + JOBS Clinical exercise physiologist $75K–$111K Nutritionist $46K–$108K

ow do you help an athlete win Olympic gold without actually going to the Olympics? Become a sports scientist like Jake. Jake enjoyed his STEM subjects at high school, but when it came to uni, he figured a business degree would lead to a good job and salary. After a few years working in different office roles, Jake realised it wasn’t for him. So, aged 27, Jake headed to QUT and did a Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science. Jake now works at the Queensland Academy of Sport as a strength and conditioning coach. It just goes to show you don’t need to know what you want to do at 18! He’s currently helping the Queensland Reds women’s rugby union team get in top form for next year’s season using tech and video footage to analyse their training techniques, and is excited for the future of sports science. – Saskia Horgan-Catchpole

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Sports scientist Average $57K Food scientist $44K–$94K Rehabilitation specialist $84K–$132K* *Source: salaries according to glassdoor.com.au, payscale.com and talent.com

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Health scien science, lone chose nutrition . Ma s mu ay Sh . ys wa th pa to physiology.. but is now switching path unity to explore and find the tudy is often about the opport be to is this us, be on. For Shaym you feel you were meant to people as possible. ny successful and to help as ma ly y at school, Shaymus recent log With an initial interest in bio The T. QU ical Exercise Physiolog y at switched to a Bachelor of Clin on ret also works as a ranger on Mo Nunukul and Kangalou man r. ine bra noa STEM was Island (Mulgumpin). Studying M you study, eventually the STE of t par “No matter what career a big role in many different information you learn plays science. ut abo all to think STEM was pathways,” he says. “I used s learnt he’ , ree erse.” During his deg Now I know it’s a lot more div lth hea y works and how to be a about nutrition, how the bod options other students? “Keep your professional. His advice for ole really enjoy.” – Heather Catchp open and do something you

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savita sandhu

accredited practicing dietician

From patient to practitioner me her own Savita Sandhu overca lenges to graduate personal health chalition and dietetics with a degree in nutr an y with food intolerances and t was Savita’s personal journe lth. hea in eer car pired her to pursue a autoimmune illness that ins to lain exp er who took the time to “I had a wonderful practition she recalls. s happening with my body,” me, at 11 years old, what wa rs) at Nutrition and Dietetics (Honou Savita started a Bachelor of t (now t program called Smart Patien QUT and was enrolled in a pilo come to as pivotal in enabling me to Health Commons) which “w path the for p ma ke a clear road terms with my health and ma practice n ow her 2021 and launched ahead”. Savita graduated in Health h wit tinuing her connection – Sav vy Dietetics – while con . ine dic app project, Food is Me Commons on their trial health ree at deg opportunities during her Savita says work placement e me gav her career path: “Placements QUT helped her to establish ng piri sional relationships with ins an opportunity to build profes am job, dre her ng doi is ita now, Sav and suppor tive dietitians.” And self. – Gemma Chilton helping patients just like her

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Placements gave me an opportunity to build professional relationships with inspiring and supportive dietitians” Bachelor of Nutrition and Dietetics (Honours), QUT

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Project Manager, Health Commons

Director, Savvy Dietetics

Dietitian, Brisbane Pain Rehabilitation Service

Future proof your career The world of work is changing. You’ll have multiple jobs and careers in your lifetime–some that have yet to be realised. Adding business or law to your STEM degree will help you develop a portfolio of skills and capabilities so you will be flexible, prepared for change, and able to maximise your career opportunities.

‘By combining business and IT, I have the practical understanding of business problems and the technical knowledge to solve them. I can communicate both the business problem and technical solution to every type of audience–bringing stakeholders on board, aligning team members and ultimately getting the solution across the line.’

‘I chose to study IT halfway through my law degree. I realised I was very interested in technology and innovation and that IT would be an important degree to have going forward. I have loved having a mix of subjects in my degree.’ Rachel Treasure Bachelor of Laws (Honours)/ Bachelor of Information Technology

Geordie Williamson Bachelor of Business (Marketing)/ Bachelor of Information Technology

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n e e r g e h t e v i r D revolution So, your goal is to save the planet? There are plenty of different pathways to explore in climate and sustainability

g green cities f you see yourself designin or ge using to address climate chan endangered drones to keep an eye on st biodiversity wildlife and protect again reer opportunities loss, there are endless ca on. in climate and conservati like restoring s on Green climate soluti as 39 jobs ny forests could create as ma t’s more tha – t per million dollars spen in oil s job n than six times higher tha to place be for and gas! Australia is the jobseekers, with environmentally minded alone having the renewable energ y exports 395,000 new jobs potential to create up to nd for green jobs by 2040. In 2018, the dema % in just two years, in Australia went up 50 jobs site Indeed. according to a report by

Eye on the future

A career in climate and conservation is as wide-ranging as it sound s. Scientists and engineers will need to pro vide solutions for reducing carbon emission s and managing changing climate and eco systems. Researchers at QUT’s Ce ntre for a Waste-Free World are developing smart, interdisciplinary approac hes to effect change. One project is foc used on turning agricultural waste into gre en chemicals, such as biofuels and pharm aceutical ingredients, as well as vir us-filtering masks. Another uses dro nes, robots and artificial intelligence (A I) to monitor the Great Barrier Reef.

Sustainable study

For students looking to kickstart their path to saving the plane t, QUT offers

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ted by ind d forces wi -grade heat genera earchers have joi ne solar energ y or low es A tea m of QU T’s res us t ing water. tha ink dr gy re olo rifyin g techn d seawater into pu an ter wa ter ste wa to develop a water-pu al to 1000 litres of wa re water, industri le of processing up al processes to tur n bo ab tri us cap ind is t d an tha al nt ot pla nin g, ag ricultur tested at a QU T pil tua lly be used at mi en ev s. ld ter The process is being as cou dis gy al olo rifyin g techn ter du rin g natur each day. The water-pucou ld even prov ide emergency drink ing wa d an ies ilit fac

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jess godfrey geos cientist

Carbon catcher

ecture and urban Lab for advanced archit ills into practice design, and put their sk perience program. during a 30-day work ex

Carbon Capture and Storage Analyst, Origin Energy

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specialised degrees in Ea rth science and environmental scien ce, and urban development. Each degre e offers plenty of opportunities to gain rea l-world experience and connect with indus try leaders, too. In addition to lab classe s, biological and environmental science stu dents take a field trip to Queensland’s K’g ari (Fraser Island) to learn about ecologica l systems up close in collaboration with Fir st Nations peoples, our land’s first scientists. Those enrolled in urban development get stuck into design projec ts in QUT’s Design

hen Jess was in high school, a career in geoscience was far from her mind. “I wasn’t exposed to the finer sciences – I didn’t even know geology existed!” she says. Fast-forward to today, Jess works as a carbon capture and storage analyst at Origin Energy, which involves finding and assessing underground reservoirs that can be used to store carbon dioxide emitted by power stations and industrial facilities. This means she gets to travel to some of Australia’s most beautiful locations to find clever ways to reduce the amount of CO2 in the atmosphere. “This field of science literally has it all – every landscape and the ability to understand how it formed,” says Jess. After a stint as a communications manager at the National Australia Bank, Jess spent a year travelling around Europe, where she discovered her love of mountains, volcanoes, oceans and exploring natural wonders. This passion for the environment led Jess to enrol in a Bachelor of Science (Earth Science) at QUT, where she learnt the problem-solving skills and analytical thinking that she uses in her job today. She later did her Honours year in Western Australia. Jess also embraced failure as a learning exercise, a mindset that can be applied anywhere. “Failure is a part of the process, and that ultimately leads to success,” she says. – Gemma Conroy

Sustainability at QUT QUT is moving towards becom ing carbon neutral by 2030. Up until 20 28, half of QUT’s energy will be sourced from a solar farm in Columboola. The university also has nine solar photovoltaic panels spr ead across its Kelvin Grove and Gardens Po int campuses, reducing the need for grid ele ctricity. Taking sustainability a step fur ther, each campus has charging stations for ele ctric vehicles that are free to use 24/7. In 2018, QUT became the firs t Australian university to team up with sus tainability company Closed Loop and the ir Simply Cups initiative to reduce the environmental impact of takeaway coffee. Since then, QUT’s recycling program has preven ted moer than 150,000 cups from ending up in landfill.

This field of science literally has it all”

Bachelor of Science (Honours) (Geology), The University of Western Australia

industry To meet the fast-growing and ge an ch demand for climate know-how, ity bil environmental sustaina mate science cli w QUT has introduced a ne th any wi d ine minor that can be comb sin bu ess. The other degree, from law to es students climate science minor giv climate change, a snapshot of topics like ologies, marine alternative energ y techn mation and environments, cloud for oy more. – Gemma Conr

Bachelor of Science (Earth Science), QUT

Climate curriculum

Graduate Geoscientist, Origin Energy

Jess Godfrey explores underground worlds to find ways to reduce carbon emissions

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t e n a l p e h t r o f r e Pow career o degrees to build a ng tw Kate Watson is studyi climate change in Australia at mb that will help co

kate watson

engineering & environmental science student

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2016 n Year 11, Kate studied the – where lia blackouts in South Austra power because almost the entire state lost rm. Kate was the energy grid failed in a sto but this made already interested in STEM, her narrow her focus. tribute to “I decided the best way to con pursue a to s wa nge combating climate cha ctly dire and career in the power sector e says. Kat ” ns, contribute to finding solutio of or hel Today, she’s studying a Bac ical)/Bachelor Engineering (Honours) (Electr ence) at QUT, of Science (Environmental Sci . “I enjoy the which keeps things interesting unity to gain variety and relish the opport h electrical oug thr hands-on experience s. say design and field work,” she ludes solving inc Kate’s average day at uni des t cribe mathematical equations tha as well as complex electrical systems

Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Electrical) / Bachelor of Science (Environmental science), QUT

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i enjoy the variety and relish the opportunity to gain hands-on experience”

studying the impact of human activity on native plants and wildlife. For one of the coolest environmental projec ts she’s worked on so far, she visited a site in Goondiwindi for three days. Students col lected data to see whether ecoacoustics wit hin the environment could be used to work out the ecological condition of agricu ltural land.

Passion pays off

After uni, Kate hopes to play a role in Australia’s transition to renew ables and have a positive impact for future generations. She says there is a huge ran ge of career possibilities to help the environ ment. “Through my degree, I’ve now seen how many jobs there are available for those with the right passion and dedica tion – in areas from conser vation to soil sci ence to forest management,” she says. “Any career connected to the environment and combating climate change will see huge growth over the next 50 yea rs.” – Kim Thomson

Vice President, Gender Equity in Engineering Makes Sense (GEMS)

Intern, Aurecon, Energy Qld and PSC

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marine geos

Bachelor of Science (Environmental Science) Bachelor of Science (Earth Science) with a minor in climate science Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) / Bachelor of Science Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical) (Honours) Bachelor of Science (Physics) Bachelor of Science (Biological Sciences)

Ocean explorer

Bachelor of Urban Development (Honours)

Uncovering the mysteries at the bottom of the ocean is all in a day’s work for marine geoscientist Mardi McNeil

he ocean is filled with creatures, but it’s the ancient stories hidden beneath the sea floor that intrigue Mardi. As a marine geoscientist, she studies the deepest parts of the ocean for clues that show how the marine landscape formed over millions of years. “Looking at the marine environment through rocks and sedimentary processes is like having a submersible time machine,” she says. Mardi’s curiosity about the ocean depths grew when she took a marine geoscience unit during the second year of her science degree at QUT. Shortly after, she was selected as QUT’s delegate to the International Ocean Discovery Program’s Marine Geoscience Masterclass, where she spent a week learning from the best in the industry. But it was the idea of making the ocean her office that sealed the deal. “I love being out on the water, so the opportunity to do fieldwork at sea definitely influenced my decision,” she says with a smile.

Found at sea SCHMIDT OCEAN INSTITUTE

In 2020, Mardi spent four months at sea mapping unexplored parts of the Queensland Plateau and the

Great Barrier Reef on the Sch midt Ocean Institute’s Research Vessel Falkor. Along with a team of fellow seafaring scientists, Mardi rec orded a treasure trove of new species and even stu mbled across a new coral reef that’s taller than the Em pire State Building! “Mapping and studying the modern sea floor is like being an explorer, and the ant icipation of discovering something new is ver y excitin g,” says Mardi. After a stint as a postdoc at QUT, Mardi landed her dream job as a marine geosci entist at Geoscience Australia, where she uses her deep knowledge of the sea floor to develop sustain able management practices for Australia’s ma rine ecosystems, including the Australian Ant arctic Territory. But she wouldn’t be where she is tod ay if she didn’t keep an open mind during her uni days, she says: “You won’t even know what opport unities are out there until you give it a go.” – Gem ma Conroy

mapping and studying the modern sea floor is like being an explorer”

Bachelor of Applied Science / Bachelor of Science (Honours) (Environmental Science/Geoscience), QUT PhD, Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences, QUT

Participant, Schmidt Ocean Institute

Bachelor of Communication (Professional Communication)/ Bachelor of Science Bachelor of Science Advanced (Honours)

CLIMATE AND CONSERVATION + JOBS Environmental scientist $54K–$92K Agricultural scientist $58K–$131K Marine biologist $44K–$109K Electrical engineer $57–$119 Policy adviser $57K–$114K* *Source: salaries according to payscale.com

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mate change – it’s loods, fire, pandemics, cli ars and the cost to been a tumultuous few ye nomy is huge. So just both society and the eco mathematicians. what is the damage? Ask e of today’s biggest Mathematicians tackle som predicting climate change societal challenges, from rstanding social trends, and bushfire risk to unde and so much more. combating online bullying ere mathematicians It’s not just disasters wh nce, banking, economy (working in risk and insura . evant. Think social good and policy) are super rel ery Ev l... nsport. Retai Conservation. Health. Tra g need for people with on str industry sector has a te, CareerCast has maths skills. US job websi rs among the “10 Best ranked maths-based caree ars. Jobs” for the past seven ye

the choices farmers make on their land have an impact on water quality”

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l to cons and maintaining a goodervation and agriculture, of maths – just ask balance requires a lot Kate Helmstedt

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n Queensland, the chemicals used on farms can enter the water system and make their way to the Ree f. Kate is a mathematician and senior lecturer at QUT and is resear ching how different regulation s mig ht influence farmers’ decisions and ultimately change their behaviour. “The choices farmers make on their land – such as how much fer tiliser to use and what they do wit h their rubbish – have an imp act on water quality and speed up the dec line of the Great Barrier Ree f,” says Kate. Kate works with a multidisc iplinar y team that includes soc ial scientists, economists and behavioural scientists to model different pol icie s. “There are lots of things soc iety gets from land. We need to fee d people, we need places to live , we need recreation,” says Kat e. “W e can use mathematics to trade off all those different objective s so we can balance our needs with biodiv ersity conser vation.” – Chloe Walker Research Assistant, CSIRO

Bachelor of mathematics and PhD, the university of queensland

Research fellow and lecturer, QUT

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Thomas Craddock wo people in employer PwC, helpingproblems industry solve their

I come to love my job because every day ing my eth work to solve problems, som nage,” ma to me mathematics degree taught sul ent con tant at says Thomas. As a managem y PwC, the professional ser vices compan ustry projects is sheer scale of some of the ind problem-solving exciting for him. “I love the day presents environment and that every challenges.” and a different set of questions osure” exp The “real-world application helor of Bac t join Thomas received during his at matics QUT was Business/Bachelor of Mathe on this practical a huge bonus. “The emphasis h the support for style of learning combined wit work experience finding internships and other T,” he says. “I felt was my favourite par t of QU able and dge confident that I was knowle ole chp employable.” – Heather Cat

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Personal banker, ANZ

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While maths theory has its own special beauty, the applications of maths are hugely varied and interesting. And QUT, wi th its focus on real-world applications, is the perfe ct uni to dive into these. In fact, it’s one of the top unis for applied maths – where maths is set to tac kle real-world problems across a number of fields , including engineering, information technology, commerce, biology and medicine. One hundred per cent of maths graduates complete an ind ustry-driven project in a work-integrated learning program. In your final year, you’ll apply your kn owledge to a real-world project, delivering it to an industry client. QUT’s Bachelor of Mathe matics offers three majors. Bachelor of Mathe matics (Applied and Computational Mathema tics) looks at the massive ,

tricky problems in energy, the environment and health, using maths models to build computer simulations, testing ‘what if’ scenarios and making accurate predictions. The Bachelor of Mathematics (Operations Research) is about optimising the design of systems relying on scarce resources. It could see you tackle challenging problems in transport, food, mining and defence. Finally, the Bachelor of Mathematics (Statistics) sets you up with the Big Data capabilities to provide evidence-based decisions across a range of industries. The report Data Literacy: The Upskilling Evolution predicts that data literacy will be the most in-demand skill by 2030. Want to combine maths with another interest through a double degree? There are some excellent maths + X combinations at QUT! Think maths + communications = decision scientist or policy advisor; or maths + interactive design = realistic game environments. With maths you will add in-demand skills to some of today’s most interesting careers. – Heather Catchpole

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Think doing a data sc ience degree from home is impossibl e? Think again! Emma Studerus is on the task

mma has always been a num bers whiz, but diving into data to hunt for hidden solutio ns is what really makes her tick. “I love to make sen se of data and use analysis to solve real-world issues,” she says. Emma discovered her love of data science after taking a unit in data analysis while she was studying IT. After working in IT and custom er ser vice for a few years, she took the plunge and dec ided to pursue a Bachelor of Data Science at QUT as an ext ernal student. “Flexible learning allows me to create that balance between work, family, and study,” she says. “Being able to attend different online workshops is ver y helpful if I miss one.” And, instead of sitting in pea k-hour traffic just getting to the uni campus, Emma uses the time to study at home. One of her favourite things abo ut studying at QUT is the focus on real-world skil ls and career development. “Don’t be afraid to ask questio ns during online classes – there are no silly questions,” say s Emma. “Not only will you understand the subject better, but it will also encourage other students to engage more.” – Gemma Conroy

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I love to make e sense of data and us analysis to solve ” real-world issues

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People refer AI as the new ‘electrito city’” streaming platforms, while students majoring in fashion communication graduate with the skills to forecast market trends and analyse buyer behaviour. Data science skills are also sought after in the healthcare industry, with the Bachelor of Health Information Management providing students with skills in health informatics and data management. The program offers plenty of opportunities to network and get to know the industry through work placements and visiting health information managers working at hospitals, not-for-profit organisations and government agencies. Michael says there are several pathways working with data and the career opportunities are only going to grow. “There are lots of ways to end up in a career that is exciting and fulfilling,” he says. “Plus, many of the jobs in the future don’t even exist now!” – Gemma Conroy

ssion Data science + your pa = dream job sheets and a isn’t all spread Working with numbers and dat ativity and innovation. formulas; it can also fuel cre helor of Creative Industries/ Students enrolled in the Bac gram learn how to use data, Bachelor of Data Science pro learn about algorithms for too. Music and sound majors

Bachelor of mechanical and space engineering, the university of queensland

, robots and autonomous uilding the ‘brains’ of drones for engineer Michael. As vehicles is all in a day’s work for Robotics, Michael and his joint director of QUT’s Centre ificial intelligence (AI) to create team harness the power of art ry and government. For real-world solutions for indust eloping technology to help example, he has worked on dev ir way underground at mining autonomous vehicles find the new ‘electricity’ or ‘oil’ to sites. “People refer to AI as the e-changing technology it is,” indicate what a universal, gam says Michael. just one of the exciting Designing brainy machines is erged in our data-driven world. career pathways that have em a massive 492% from 2015 to Jobs in data science grew by w another 28% by 2026! 2019 and are predicted to gro

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Creating better cancer diagnosis and treatments

A team at the QUT Centre for Data Science is using massive genetic datasets and machine learning to explore how different types of cancer develop over time. The researchers are drawing on their data analytics know-how to better understand how cancer progresses in patients across different groups and cancer types. They are also using genetic data to predict a patient’s prognosis, improve diagnosis and ultimately identify which drugs will work best for each patient – an important step in improving personalised treatments.

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sophia slancar social media & marketing officer

Digital communicator Sophia Slancar mashes up STEM, communications and creativity in her cool gig as a social media and marketing officer already on the path f you use social media, you’re hia. She is the social to a STEM career, just like Sop for Limes Boutique media and marketing officer Festival, working in Hotel and the Brisbane French strategy, content social media management and every day. creation and digital marketing STEM in high Sophia became switched on to dia, design school, through the creative me jects she studied. But sub g technology and engineerin Brisbane French Festival it was her gig working for the be a career win. that made her realise it could tee and became “I joined the festival’s commit social media, marketing involved in the digital media, ,” she explains. “This and PR side of the organisation media and marketing ignited my interest in the social g for the Master of field, which led me to applyin T.” Digital Communication at QU was able to explore Through her Master’s, Sophia ing coding, social media a wide range of topics, includ transmedia data analytics, automation and career opportunities in storytelling. She believes the e, as it’s becoming digital communication are hug work in almost any more relevant every day. “I can all of them need industry I wish, because nearly and social media to marketing, digital technology tion to their maintain relevance and connec ducts and services.” pro audiences, and to share their to combine STEM nt Her advice for those who wa t go for it! with what they love is to jus research and take “Make connections, do your ed in STEM that comes any opportunity to be involv atchpole your way.” – Saskia Horgan-C

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I can work in almost any industry I wish, because nearly all of them need marketing, digital technology and social media” Master of Digital n, elor of Communicatio mmunication, QUT ch Co Ba / ts Ar of r Bachelo and University of Queensl dia ionist and Social Metel Front Desk Receptr, ue Ho tiq Bou r es ice Lim Off ng ice eti d Mark Marketing Off Social Media, PR an French Festival Secretary, Brisbane

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Land a job before you graduate senior health information manager Annabel Platt turned her clinical placement into a full-time career before she’d even completed her final uni assignments

nnabel works at Royal Brisba ne and Women’s Hospital (RBWH) – but while she’d always planned for a career as a doc tor or nurse, she found she wasn’t cut out for the daily medical tasks: “I discovered I have qui te a weak stomach when it comes to needles and blood!” Her aunt pointed her to an alte rnative: health information management. Aft er an industry placement during her studie s – and before she even had a chance to dust off her graduation gown – Annabel landed a swe et gig as a senior health information manager (HIM). In her role at the hospital, Annabel works with patient information and clinical data. “My job is to maintain data quality, transp arently report on healthcare services and eng age with clinical staff to streamline internal pro cesses,” she says.

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unity to get to know Placement is a great opport ustry. Annabel people who work in your ind opportunity to ask recommends jumping on the ion about for advice or start a conversat possible job prospects. placement She’s grateful to QUT for the make the her ped hel lly opportunity, as it rea ree. deg her in d most of what she studie learning my all of n “It felt like the culminatio Conroy ma Gem – .” over the years was solidified mation Manager, Senior Health Infor men’s Hospital Wo d an e an sb Bri Royal

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MATHS AND DATA + STUDY Bachelor of Data Science Bachelor of Mathematics (Applied and Computational Mathematics) Bachelor of Health Information Management Bachelor of Mathematics (Statistics) Bachelor of Biomedical Science / Master of Data Analytics Bachelor of Communication / Bachelor of Data Science Bachelor of Creative Industries / Bachelor of Data Science Bachelor of Games and Interactive Environments / Bachelor of Mathematics

MATHS AND DATA + JOBS Bioinformatician $50K–$86K* Data scientist $64K–$135K

A future-proof career Data science skills can be applied to almost any industry. You’ll find machine-learning engineers building chatbots to make online banking easier, data analysts crunching numbers to improve patient care in hospitals, and statisticians gathering data to help sports teams track performance and strategies. QUT is the place to be if you dream of creating smart tech or doing maths to bring numbers to life to solve big, real-world problems. At the Centre for Data Science, researchers work on data-driven solutions for a range of big challenges in sports, government, business and the environment. The Centre also offers research and professional training opportunities to students who are keen to build their hands-on experience while they study. Last year, QUT launched the Bachelor of Data Science, the first standalone undergraduate degree of its kind in Queensland. And in just two years, enrolments in QUT’s Master of Data Analytics almost tripled. Data science undergrads take a deep dive into processing, data acquisition, storage, management, analysis and visualisation.

Health information manager $61K–$122K* Risk analyst $61K–$100K Machine learning engineer $56K–$128K *Source: salaries according to payscale.com

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With industries hungry for graduates, there’s a goldmine of career opportunities in tech and cyber security

so rapidly ech careers are growing ,000 new that we need around 60 up workers each year to keep gest big 10 the with demand. In fact, h tec are companies in the world tor is an area businesses. The tech sec es far more of innovation and includ rk on new than coding. You could wo tworking, computing hardware, ne mmunications software, internet and co . Much. Choice. technologies... There’s. So in building QUT is leading the way hosting e, orc tomorrow’s tech workf studying nts de the largest number of stu in es gre de information technology o als ates Queensland. QUT gradu starting ge era av st he enjoy the hig leave uni salaries in the state and

to make their with the skills they need mark in the world. a tech Just take a look at Tanda, tware to help company that builds sof ir employees’ organisations manage the rtup was rosters and wages. The sta T students QU r founded in 2013 by fou more than w, No during their final year. use Tanda’s es 10,000 Australian business ma p king an software. Another startu emy, which impact is Girl Geek Acad up of women, was co-founded by a gro students, to get including three ex-QUT gh workshops, more girls into tech throu In just seven courses and hackathons. has taught y em years, Girl Geek Acad 000 kids and 12, tech and coding skills to 1000 teachers.

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Make your way

Whether your dream is to create tomorrow’s hottest tech startup or develop smart solutions at big co mpanies like Google or Microsoft, QU T can give you the knowledge and hands-o n skills to get there. Bachelor of Information Technolog y students major in Informa tion Systems or Computer Science in the ir second year and can add a second major or two minors to tailor their learning to the industry areas of most interest to them. Fin al-year students complete a group projec t with a real-world client which they presen t to peers, staff and industry partners at the IT and Games Showcase held at the en d of the year. QUT is also one of five un iversities in Australia offering We stpac Young Technologists Scholarsh ips to school leavers who are passion ate about using

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Cyber security is predic ted to add a whopping 7000 job Australia’s economy by s to 2024* 20

START YOUR CAREER HERE tech to create positive ch ange. Over three years, students take part in exciting paid internships, connect wi th mentors and learn the essentials of lea dership through the Disruptive Leaders Pr ogram, which includes a five-day trip to Asia! There are also plenty of opportunities for women who want to kickstart a career in tech and cyber, with the Women in Information Technolog y Merit Scholarship supporting high-achiev ing first-year students. The QUT Wome n in Technolog y club is also a great place for students to meet like-minded people and connect with industry mentors. – Gemm a Conroy

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Fight cyber crime Cyber security is critically important from the hardware stage to the point at which a user make decisions (like nots clicking on that phishing email!)

Diploma in Engineering Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Computer and Software Systems) Bachelor of Information Technology (Computer Science)

Cyber security professionals are found testing, breaking and hack-proofing systems in alm ost every industry:

Bachelor of Information Technology (Information Systems)

• Penetration testers and ethical hackers break into systems to catch security vulnerabilitie s.

Bachelor of Information Technology / Bachelor of Laws (Honours)

• Computer forensics analy sts work like digital detectives to uncover cybercrimes. • Security architects preven t attacks from happening at all. QUT’s School of Computer Sci ence is a par tner in the Cyber Secur ity Cooperative Research Centr e (CSCRC), a national collabora tion between universities, govern ment and industry focused on kee ping Australia safe in the cyber wo rld. The Bachelor of Information Technology (Computer Scienc e) is a great entry point into this exciting field. Once you’ve picked you r major, you can mix and match your interests by adding two min or subjects. And, if you want to take your cyber security know-how to the next level, you can study a Master of Information Techn ology (Cyber Security and Network s) after completing the undergraduate degree. Over 18 months, you ’ll learn how to protect data, bu ild secure networks and manag e cyber security projects. – Gemma Conroy

Graduate Certificate in Cyber Security / Networks Master of Information Technology (Cyber Security and Networks)

TECH AND CYBER + JOBS Cyber security analyst $53K–$114K Software engineer $56K–$118K Site reliability engineer $71K–$180K Cloud solutions architect $99K–$210K Development operations (DevOps) engineer $66K–$137K* *Source: salaries according to payscale.com

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Cloud breaGeekkAceadremy co-founder

tammy butow

l Chaos engineer and Gir her double degree in IT ed us s ha w Tammy Buto an inspiring career and education to build ng things. So good, she’s ammy is really good at breaki eer. The QUT double degree turned it into a global IT car ation Technolog y/Bachelor of graduate (Bachelor of Inform of the world’s best chaos Education (Secondar y)) is one breaks IT systems to test engineers, which means she how to make them stronger. them – and then works out lised in cloud infrastructure Tammy most recently specia y called Gremlin, where she for a US-based tech compan clients’ systems to prevent brought organised chaos to ss – sof tware downtime, three killers of modern busine e. bad publicity and lost revenu cation degree to use as edu Tammy has also put her -based Girl Geek Academy, co-founder of the Australian ine courses and workshops. which does hackathons, onl should totally study tech “My message for girls is you azing career for you,” she because it’s going to be an am can be a pioneer in a really says. “Why not be where you lest thing to do ever!” exciting space? That’s the coo

chaos engineer

Bachelor of IT / Bachelor of Education (Secondary), QUT

Co-founder and CTO, Girl Geek Academy

Site Reliability Engineering Manager, DropBox

Career goals

sor of cyberphysical system s llenge. When aniel has always loved a cha dy at university he was deciding what to stu Chile, he chose after finishing high school in find: electrical ld cou the hardest subject he t in the subject res engineering. His keen inte way to Australia convinced him to move all the ineering and to do a PhD in electrical eng computer science. that I have “I enjoyed my time so much versity,” says never moved away from uni ved continents Daniel. “Although I have mo a couple of times!” cher at QUT, his Now a professor and resear erstand how und latest challenge is to better wit t h each other. humans and machines interac systems that take The ultimate goal is to design account. human decision-making into opportunities in According to Daniel, career to keep growing, tech and cyber are only going se skills. so it’s important to build tho be used in a ls “STEM concepts and too can Conroy ma Gem variety of areas,” he says. –

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Figuring out how humans and machines work together is what Daniel Quevedo does best

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Working together for Indigenous health Indigenous empowerment is at the heart of QUT’s health courses—whether it’s supporting the success of our Indigenous students or teaching patient-centred, inclusive practices in courses like nursing and podiatry. Watch the video to find out more about Kiri’s experience at QUT.

‘I’m a proud descendant of the Djabera Djabera tribe from the Kimberley in Western Australia and I studied the Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Science. I hope to get the word out about my degree in the Indigenous community, in case there are any other people or young ones who enjoy STEM, but are not sure what career to take. It would be really amazing to see more Indigenous science students coming through to become scientists and researchers in the industry.’ Kiri Fabila Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Science graduate

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he health industry is Australia’s leading employer, with more than 1.8 million employees. It’s also the fastest-growing sector in the country, projected to increase to more than two million by 2025. What’s more, according to the ATO, five of the six highestpaying professions in Australia are in health and medical science. Money isn’t why most people go into health careers though – they’re driven by a desire to help people. A career in health and medical science could see you at the athletics track assisting sportspeople reach their goals. It might lead you to the lab, researching and curing diseases. You could practise psychology and support people with mental health issues, or become an entrepreneur, developing new medical equipment and devices. – Ben Skuse

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s l il k s r u o y e in b m Co Dorcas Tuyishimere is gaining a career advantage by studying a double degree in Nursing and psychology

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HEALTH AND MEDICAL SCIENCE + STUDY Bachelor of Behavioural Science (Psychology)

give you f you think your study should sn’t get better doe real-world experiences, it ical Simulation Clin than practising nursing in the hea es lth sciences Centre at QUT. The Centre giv work with simulated students the opportunity to . patients in a clinical setting e? You can also edg an of Want even more log y, like fourthcombine nursing with psycho completing her year student Dorcas, who is h a Bachelor of wit Bachelor of Nursing along ology) – a seriously Behavioural Science (Psych job is to work awesome combo. Her dream ctitioner. as a mental health nursing pra have engaged in “In my psycholog y degree, I as well as curating counselling practice and skills, re,” she says. data using statistics sof twa understand me ped “My studies have hel sing that I can nur of that there are many areas work in”

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My studies have nd that helped me understaea s of there are many ar work in” nursing that I can

Dorcas says the amazing fac ilities at QUT really help provide experience for when students go out on placements in the wo rkforce. “The centre is reflective of an operational hospital room, where you pra ctise with real equipment and the latest tec hnolog y,” she says. Dorcas is now working throug h her nursing placement and looking for wa rd to graduating next year with dual skills fro m her two degrees. Studying in STEM provides an opportunity to learn about and research a diverse range of topics. Dorcas’ advice is to take the opportunity to get involved at uni and be active in your studies: “These activities wil l inspire you.” – Heather Catchpole

Bachelor of Science Advanced (Honours) (Physics) Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Medical)

HEALTH AND MEDICAL SCIENCE + JOBS Psychologist $61K–$121K Pharmacist $58K–$90K Radiation therapist $54K–$118K Pathologist $44K–$228K Medical engineer $65K–$85K Medical physicist $69K–$186K*

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dorcas tuyishimere

Bachelor of Behavioural Science (Psychology) / Bachelor of Nursing, QUT

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zoe gibbs

Year 12, Clayfield Co llege

Bachelor of Medical Imaging (Honours), QUT

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STEM, but her passion was oe always had an interest in en she was diagnosed with really sparked in Year 9, wh to go to lots of medical scoliosis. At the time, she had ed getting X-rays. Today, 13 appointments, which includ h titanium rods and screws. of her ver tebrae are fused wit n!” she jokes. “I’m basically a bionic woma Bachelor of Medical Imaging her Zoe’s almost completed iographer duating, she’ll become a rad (Honours) at QUT. After gra ography tom need X-rays, computed and help other patients who imaging (MRI) scans. (CT) or magnetic resonance

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Getting practical

does practical h real-world professionals and At uni, she takes tutorials wit . She’s also completed ging Laborator y on campus sessions at the Medical Ima Hospital. at the Queensland Children’s several placements, including opportunity the e hav ple and injuries you peo of iety var ible red inc e “Th feet,” Zoe says. ble, and I love thinking on my : “I want to interact with is so enjoya lthc sland public hea are system een Qu the in rk wo to is am Zoe’s dre ir life, and not just at is likely the worst day of the to be there for people on wh emotionally.” – Kim Thomson help them clinically, but also

The incredible variety of people and injuries you have the opportunity to interact with is so enjoyable”

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Alongside exciting research pushing health and medical science forward, QUT offers a range of courses that are the ideal launch pad for a rewarding career in clinical practice, public health or health science. Providing the best, most industry-relevant and most up-to-date practical training, there are degrees focused on training for specific careers and degrees offering knowledge and experience that translate to a wide range of roles. For example, if you want to become a radiation therapist, the QUT Bachelor of Radiation Therapy offers professional placements from your first year and gives you access to virtualreality (VR) 3D tech. Or do a Bachelor of Medical Imaging (Honours), which leads to a career as a radiographer – also known as a medical imaging technologist – and work with specialist equipment on campus. Think: X-ray machines. The Bachelor of Biomedical Science offers great career flexibility. You can shape the course to suit your interests and career aspirations, and help to solve challenges in health areas like genomics and infectious disease. If tech is your thing, explore degrees like the Bachelor of Science Advanced (Honours) (Physics) and Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Medical). They introduce you to important aspects of cutting-edge health and medical tech.

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an Zoe Robinson didn’t pling people sparked a career switch lp he r her passion fo st, you may picture hen you think of a pharmaci r at your local chemist. someone behind the counte work at lots of other places But did you know pharmacists st in a hospital and she says too? Zoe is an intern pharmaci pharmaceutical field. there are numerous jobs in the pharmacists have been “Throughout the pandemic, tering COVID-19 vaccines manufacturing and adminis e been anticipated only – a role which would not hav a few years ago,” she says.

Jump in a new direction

STEM – she originally went Zoe didn’t plan on a career in ree. That changed when, to uni to study a business deg d urban pharmacy, she realise after working in a small sub ping others. It’s a career she was passionate about hel has now successfully change that’s worked out: Zoe rmacy (Honours) at QUT completed her Bachelor of Pha acy Student of the Year in and even won National Pharm about STEM, believe in 2021. “If you are passionate says. – Kim Thomson yourself and dream big!” Zoe

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If you are pa ionate about stem, believe in yourselfssan d dream big” QUT

QUT health and medical science courses emphasise real-world practice and hands-on learning. Practical placements in hospital and community settings start early in your degree. For the Bachelor of Pharmacy (Honours), students learn in purposebuilt pharmacy practice rooms and state-of-the-art labs. The Bachelor of Medical Imaging (Honours) and Bachelor of Radiation Therapy degrees give students the opportunity to be immersed in realistic virtual training environments to develop fundamental skills. And if you opt for a Bachelor of Biomedical Science, you will be in the lab from week one, working on real biomedical and scientific problems throughout the course.

Bachelor of Pharmacy (Honours), QUT

National Pharmacy Student of the Year

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Beams of hope

Natalie Peck is using virtual-re ality radiation therapy systems to learn how to treat people with cancer

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My goal is to be al part of a profession ce team making a differen in people’s lives”

Skills all round

As well as the technical side of thin gs, communicating with people is also essential for her future job, so Natalie ’s also learning how to provide emotion al support to patients during their can cer journey. “My goal is to be part of a professional team making a differen ce in people’s lives,” she says. Natalie says a career in STEM “just made sense” to her, but she’s learnt a lot abo ut healthcare along the way. – Kim Tho mson

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hen she becomes a radiation therapist, Natalie will use powerful X-ray beams to kill tumours and cancer cells in her patients. Natalie will eventually work with a team of radiation therapists and doc tors using CT scanners to create treatme nt plans and help decide the right radi ation dosage to give each patient. Right now , in her Bachelor of Radiation Therapy at QUT, Natalie’s learning how to give treatments by using some cool tech – like the linear accelerator. “This is the main machine used to trea t tumours in cancer patients using exte rnal beams of radiation,” Natalie explain s. Virtual-reality (VR) 3D technology immerses students in a virtual environment with life-sized radiatio n therapy equipment and even virtual patients to learn with and study on! “I found it amazing that, from Garden s Point campus, I could do everything that is done in a typical hospital treatme nt room,” Natalie says.

Engineers can make a difference. QUT is committed to growing the number of graduating female engineers and to fostering the view of engineering as a career of choice for women.

combination of technical and social spheres of impact is why I believe that engineers can make a difference as we are capable of creating change in many different ways throughout society.’

Kate is studying a double degree in engineering and science at QUT. She is also the QUT GEMS (Gender Equity in Engineering Makes Sense) Vice-President.

Kate is just one of our students making a difference in the engineering. Find out more at qut.edu.au/engineering

‘Although engineers are stereotypically very nerdy, engineering is actually inherently social as collaboration is a key part of the role. This

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iomedical science is about how the body works and how we evaluate, diagnose and treat illnesses. Through biomedical science, scientists have developed vaccines, antibiotics and stem cell therapies. Now, they’re even using science and tech to optimise our bodies. ‘Biohacking’ could mean something as simple as how you fuel your body. Think: personalised nutrition, where you tailor your diet to your genetics. Or it might mean a sci-fi upgrade. For people who have lost limbs, bionic arms and legs connected to the nervous system are already transforming lives. This is where biomedical science works to combine and understand the interface of robotics and health.

Global career ops Testing for disease

Medical lab scientists do the critical tests we rely on for diagnosis – for ourselves and our pets! They test for diseases like COVID-19 and all types of cancer. The results of these tests are used by health pros to assess health, diagnose conditions and assist with clinical decisions. Degree: Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Science

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Mechatronics and robotics engineers maintain, fix, design and build new robots that perform tough jobs better than any human. You could specialise in medical engineering, integrating engineering principles with human physiology to bring medical and surgical robots to life. Degree: Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Mechatronics) or Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Medical)

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efront QUT researchers are at the for le, a team led by Professor robotics revolution. For examp into the potential of Prashant Sonar recently looked of soft organic materials within bioelectronic devices made monitor our health. the human body to constantly o is searching for novel Meanwhile, Professor Yin Xia s to prevent and cure bone regeneration technique , on the robotics side, bone and joint diseases. And leading orthopaedic Professor Ross Crawford is a y using robotics, surgeon revolutionising surger first robotic hip having performed Australia’s replacement surgery in 2016. Professor Jonathan There are also innovators like ots to perform jobs Roberts who are designing rob gerous. He and his humans find dull, dirty and dan ways to manufacture colleagues are developing new orative robots. medical devices using collab

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Want to qualify at the cutting edge of biotech across nutritio n, agriculture and sustainability? A Biology major in the Bachelor of Scienc e will see you coming up with ideas for future foods and new proteins made using synthetic biology and precisi on fermentation that are des ign ed to be super nutritious, nutraceutical and bioactive. Or you could be eng ine ering plants with vitamin boosts to help the m survive harsh environmenta l conditions caused by climate change. QU T researchers have also been working with BlockTexx on textile recovery technology, helping to make use of fashion waste, and are now building a $5M textile waste facility in Queensland!

QUT’s Bachelor of Biomedical Science course offers students the opportunity to major in five distinct disciplines: Anatomy; Physiology (and Pharmacology in third year), Cell and Molecular Biotechnology; Infection and Immunity and Biochemistry; plus an Honours year option. This means you gain a solid grounding if you want to pursue medicine or allied health courses like physiotherapy, dentistry or osteopathy once you graduate. But you also receive critical scientific training, and hands-on learning in research-ready facilities, across a wider range of topics. The Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Medical) prepares you for a career at Australia’s number-one research institution for biomedical technology. As a medical engineer, you could design artificial limbs and create robots that perform lifesaving surgery. The Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Science offers accredited units and professional placements if you want to become a medical laboratory scientist and carry out tests that assess, diagnose and monitor health status. The Bachelor of Science Advanced (Honours) (Chemistry) is for you if you have a passion for chemistry. Get straight into analytical, physical, organic and inorganic chemistry during the course. The Bachelor of Science (Biological Sciences) provides a strong foundation in the core sciences such as physiology, genetics, zoology and microbiology. The Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Mechatronics) introduces you to the high-tech field of automated systems and robotics, with at least 60 days of experience working in industry. – Ben Skuse

BIOMEDICAL SCIENCE + STUDY Bachelor of Biomedical Science

Infectious diseases

COVID-19 has highlighted how important breakthroughs in the diagnosis and treatment of infectious diseases are to global health. Gaining knowledge and skills in laboratory techniques, you could lead research in infectious diseases to find solutions for emerging pathogens and work on drug design and development. You could also advise the government on better health management or educate the public on how to avoid infection. Degree: Bachelor of Biomedical Science, majoring in Infection and Immunity

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Understanding public health, the causes of disease and the development of new approaches to treatment increasingly calls for experts in bioinformatics, computer science and statistical modelling. Gaining knowledge in both biomedical science and data analytics, you could become a data scientist or statistician who spots patterns in data (or trains artificial intelligence to spot patterns) that give new insight into health issues. And you can learn how to integrate measurements of human biochemistry with advanced data mining techniques. Degree: Bachelor of Biomedical Science / Master of Data Analytics

Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Science Bachelor of Science Advanced (Honours) (Chemistry) Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Medical) Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Mechatronics)

BIOMEDICAL SCIENCE + JOBS Biochemist $55K–$102K Biomedical scientist $41K–$99K Clinical laboratory scientist $56K–$91K Robotics engineer $59K–$108K Biomedical engineer $55K–$93K* *Source: salaries according payscale.com

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a n i r e l l a b l a c i d e The biom Annika Bounkeua pirouetted from ballet into STEM and is excited to see where her biomedical studies take her

on her radar, Annika efore biomedical science was al ballerina with the was training to be a profession injury made her Queensland Ballet. But a major injury, I began to engage reconsider her path. “After my cess, which sparked my in research on the recovery pro she explains. interest in health and STEM,” lied for a Bachelor of Annika made the leap and app received a scholarship Biomedical Science at QUT. She how the body functions. to study and is learning about s to tailor your degree “With a wide range of discipline alongside weekly practical towards your field of interest, oratory facilities, I’ve had classes in state-of-the-art lab areas of interest within the opportunity to focus on my nce in the laboratory health and have gained experie career,” she says. that will set me up for a great

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has recently completed As part of her studies, Annika ed Epilepsy Unit at the a placement with the Advanc e she was involved in Mater Hospital Brisbane. Her naging and treating assisting with diagnosing, ma ent COVID-19 pandemic, rec epilepsy patients. With the nces are needed now Annika believes biomedical scie duction, preparation and more than ever. “Research, pro infectious diseases and analysis of samples related to researchers and health is done by biomedical so many opportunities.” scientists,” she says. “There are ika says you should get Dreaming of a STEM gig? Ann e yourself. – Louise Meers involved early on and immers

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As part of the Wildcat team at CSIRO Data61, Amelia Luu is helping make robots more useful awareness data into auton omous systems and machines, and power am azing 3D scans of space s,” explains Amelia, whose role in the team is to integrate Wildcat software into customer hardware . Amelia says that robotics and mechatronics is increasingly being recog nised as an important engineering discipline, ma king it an up-andcoming career choice: “M ore opportunities will arise, including ones tha t we can’t even predict, which I think is incredibl y exciting!” To find out if it’s someth ing you might be interested in, Amelia su ggests reaching out and talking to people alr eady in the field. “A nd watch TED Talks or YouTube videos,” she adds. “Find someone tal king about something tha t sparks you.” – Ben Skus e

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sts to a Bachelor melia followed her intere (Mechatronics) at of Engineering (Honours) d back. QUT and she hasn't looke ing in robotics? The Her favourite part of be lot working alongside collaboration. “I learnt a le on the workshop floor, manufacturers and peop use robotic and advanced helping them adopt and ir work,” she says. technology to support the cs field engineer for Today, Amelia is a roboti O Data61 Robotics and the Wildcat team at CSIR oup. Wildcat is advanced Autonomous Systems Gr s ots that uses their sensor tech for autonomous rob s ot’ rob maps of the and code to build detailed their location. int po surroundings and pin Localisation and Known as Simultaneous cat solves this problem Mapping, or SL AM, Wild n that industrial robots ca accurately and reliably so cat g environments. “Wild work in messy or changin d technology that can fee provides a core platform

Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Mechatronics), QUT

more opportunities will arise, including ones that we can't even predict”

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The final (career) frontier Astronauts aren’t the only ones who get to work in the space sector

an avionics engineer, you could help design and build new spacecraft for companies like Queensland-based Gilmour Space Technologies, which is preparing to launch the country’s first fully homegrown rocket this year.

James Webb hether it’s the $10 billion urong Mars Space Telescope or the Zh the US, Europe rover, superpowers like lines about space. Fun and China dominate head g space industry, too. fact: Australia has a stron ency (ASA) isn’t The Australian Space Ag boy, does it have big even five years old but, create 20,000 more ambitions. ASA aims to decade. space jobs over the next reer options, too. As ca There’s a ton of space uld spend your career an astrophysicist, you co ts, while Earth researching distant plane e satellite and other obser vation scientists us is changing. And, as data to see how the Earth

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With strong links to the Australian space industry, QUT is the perfect place to launch your space career. For example, Dr Michael

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udy Vanessa Zepeda to st there" ed pir ins d ai rm Me e e "out The Littl e’s searching for lif marine biology, now sh from landlocked anessa, who originally hails in love with the Arizona, USA, says she “fell le Mermaid movie ocean” after watching The Litt waii to study a Bachelor and eventually moved to Ha Biolog y. “My love of Science majoring in Marine Ear th to the possible for biolog y grew from life on s,” she says. existence of life in the cosmo ocean to the stars, the m So, turning her gaze fro r’s, this time with Vanessa signed up for a Maste study of the formation, a focus on astrobiology – the ond Ear th. evolution and future of life bey

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two After undertaking not one but y (JPL), Vanessa was tor ora Lab NASA’s Jet Propulsion id Flannery, who is also introduced to scientist Dr Dav ne and was on the hunt a Professor at QUT in Brisba is histor y!” says for PhD students. “The rest lia, completing her PhD Vanessa, who is now in Austra ervision of Dr Flannery. in astrobiology under the sup most profound Vanessa says she is asking the e we alone in the question facing humanity: “Ar universe?” – Gemma Chilton

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Cowley coordinates the Evolutionary Map of the Universe (EMU) surve y, which is using data from the new ASKA P rad io telescope, owned and operated by CSIRO, to obser ve about 40 million galaxies across the Southern sky. “Some of my research ha s shown that black holes could be life-givers. This contrasted with past studies in the field, ” says Michael. The uni is part of an effort to build Australia’s largest covered outdoor facility for testing robotics and materials pro cessing techniques in realistic Moon, Mars and asteroid conditions!

some of my research has shown that bl k holes could be life-giverac s”

START YOUR CAREER HERE SPACE + STUDY Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Electrical and Aerospace) Bachelor of Science (Earth Science) Bachelor of Science (Physics) with a minor in astrophysics

SPACE + JOBS Astrophysicist $61K–$121K Data scientist $64K–$135K Aerospace systems engineer $66K–$92K Avionics engineer $49K–$125K Principal scientist $102K–$212K Satellite communications technician $84K (average) Program manager (aerospace) $46K–$159K* *Source: salaries according payscale.com

QUT experts lead a host of courses to start your space industry career. If you see yourself expanding your knowledge of the universe as an astrophysicist or space scientist, QUT’s Bachelor of Science (Physics) is a great place to start. Minor in: astrophysics. A Bachelor of Science (Earth Science) degree is made for you if you want to understand how the Earth and other planets work. Minor in: geology or climate science. For a course on the tech behind the space stuff, try Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Electrical and Aerospace). Take the Diploma in Engineering at QUT College and you can move straight into the second year. – Ben Skuse

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eering g goals with her engin Hope Sneddon is kickinow and creative vision skills, maths know-h 9:30am “Head to the lab for pro totype wing, but a Year 10 ope always loved art and dra be an engineer. Her physics class inspired her to p reshape the world. plan? To use her skills and hel y capable of understanding “I realised that I was not onl was absolutely passionate applied mathematics, but I she says. and fascinated by learning it,” s accepted into the wa I “In my final year of study, eing Defence Bo h wit Boeing Internship Program in the Airpower Teaming Australia, where I was placed s. “Af ter graduating from System Program,” Hope say (Honours) (Electrical and my Bachelor of Engineering rophysics and engineering Aerospace) with minors in ast a full-time position as management, I was offered a system engineer.”

buildings and design documentation. Boein g uses a lot of virtual twin set-ups, which is awesome for design and integration ahead of integrating into the real system.”

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:00pm “Lunch followed by an aft ernoon of team meetings to discuss wh at we are each currently working on and talk about any help that is needed or problems we are having troubl e solving.”

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0pm “Finish work! My days can var y a little bit, depending on if I need to go out on site for hardware or to assist with deployed sys tem troubles. No two days are quite the same, wh ich I love.”

“I find in my work I am a big ‘to-do list writer’. My team helps me a lot and we all suppor t each other, but it is good to keep lists of personal tasks, as well as group tasks – especially wit h systems that no one person could build alone,” Ho pe says. When she’s not at work, Hope spends her time drawing, listening to music, going out with friends and hitting the gym. And, at the end of the week, there’s tim e for a social life, too: “My tea m likes to get together for a Friday afternoon catch-up after work.” – Ben Skuse

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cutting Linda Hapgood to the the US ok to g rin ee gin en e d ac an Aerosp for Boeing in Australia edge of tech, working

inda was completing her QU T degree when an internship at Boeing Australia led to a ran ge of exciting engineering roles in Australia and the US . Now, she’s transforming the digital ecosystem across the whole of Boeing from her US base in Kenmore, Washington. “The goal is to create a digital environment where we can design, build, test and fly the aircraf t, helicopter or space vehicle in a highly acc urate digital world, before it is built in the physical world, ” Linda explains.

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u fly Linda grew up fascinated by flight: “My Dad was a 727 flight engineer for Ansett Air lines and I loved listening to his adventures in the aviation ind ustry.” At first, she wanted to be a pilo t, but when her older sister studied engineering, she realised she could also have a career path designing planes rather than flying them. “Seeing someone else succee d [my dad and sister] was influential in realising a car eer in STEM was an option,” Linda says. – Heather Catchp ole

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Mars explorer t Dr David Flannery QUT planetary scientis reer – helping NASA is living his dream ca ion on its Mars rover miss rocks. A planetary scientist, avid’s STEM career literally lecturer at QUT in Brisbane, adjunct professor and senior SA’s team working on the he’s also a key member of NA sion. The rover landed on Mars Perseverance Rover mis 2021 after a seven-month, the Red Planet in February y from Ear th. 472-million-kilometre journe gy palaeobiolog y and astrobiolo y, log David is using his geo t lec col l wil rs rocks the rover expertise to decide which Ma will rocks this mission samples and analyse. “Some of the ed to Earth,” says David. be the first to be transport e to play in the mission. We “QUT has a ver y exciting rol to the operations and contribute hope to participate in NASA we offer.” science because that’s what h in his career as a research hig ng Not only is David flyi at he’s passionate about! scientist, he’s also doing wh t of fun and if it wasn’t “What I do is a huge amoun s. “It might sound cheesy fun I wouldn’t do it,” he say sts, you’ll be good at it and but, if you follow your intere – Gemma Conroy you’ll apply yourself well.”

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also staying are living longer. They are ser vices active for longer and the ans need to provided to older Australi up. change in order to keep researchers at g rin ee Software engin that worked QUT were part of a team make life to ys on a project to find wa d their an s more fulfilling for senior totype pro p ap families. The result? An s stay an ali str that would help older Au sities. connected to life’s neces

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for big grids Renewable energ y is on e of the big-ticket items on the list when it come s to creating a sustainable future. Renewable energ y careers are predicted to almost double on 2019 lev els to 46,000 jobs by 2035 . One of the big challenges is how to store energ y for later. Researchers at QUT are hard at work on solving this problem for Australia’s energ y sector .

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olving the problems we face today – things like ageing population, climate crises, waste – requires experts from all kinds of disciplines, but engineers will be at the core. Engineering has always been central to human development. People in engineering fields are involved in everything from designing safer urban spaces to creating better food production systems, improving agriculture and creating life-changing robotic devices. Studying engineering at QUT means rubbing shoulders with people who develop tech to help provide access to clean water, make energy use more efficient and create a waste-free world.

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Bots to boost the re ef

One of the biggest threat s to our worldheritage Great Barrier Re ef is the crownof-thorns starfish, an ub iquitous sea creature that preys on co ral. How do you control a pest like tha t? Enter QUT’s Reef RangerBot. Like a RoboCop of the ree f, RangerBot patrols the ocean on a ‘se arch and destroy’ mission to find and kill crown-of-thorns starfish. The best bit? Th ere’s no damage to the reef itself. RangerBot’s little sister, LarvalBot, also has a very important job : to transport coral lar vae to bleached and de graded parts of the reef and distribute the m through the water. The hope is that the se ‘coral IV F babies’ will help increase the number of coral spawn that survive in these areas. Robotics engineers – an d the tech they use – are in high demand , so there are loads of career options for grads!

At QUT, you can choose from many different engineering specialisms in the four-year Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) degree. Alternatively, with an extra year of study, you could graduate with two degrees, combining engineering with business, design, information technology, maths or science. Work experience is an essential part of the degree and there are also plenty of clubs and projects to get involved with, like the QUT Droid Racing Challenge. Plus, you can work on your foundational skills before full-time study, via the Diploma in Engineering, or deepen your knowledge with a postgraduate degree. Most importantly, engineering students at QUT develop the futurefocused mindset to tackle global challenges head-on! – Chloe Walker

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Career goals

civil & environmental engineer & CEO

CEO, My Smart Community

Building smarter communities

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When she isn’t busy creating communities for tomorrow, Zoe interviews interesting people from all over the world about what will make cities, towns and regions more liveable for her podcast, The Smart Community. “I’m passionate about changing the narrative around engineering,” says Zoe. Zoe’s dream is to travel the world as a keynote speaker to help create smart communities globally. – Gemma Conroy

Bachelor of Engineering (Civil & Environmental), QUT

science, but she rowing up, Zoe loved maths and d to make a difference was also creative and wante her engineering in the world. Now, she uses help government know-how and creativity to munities. and industry build smart com ut using new ways of abo “Smart communities are data as enablers to thinking about technolog y and play more liveable, and make the places we work, live for all,” says Zoe. accessible and sustainable science led her Zoe’s passion for maths and ineering (Honours) to study the Bachelor of Eng QUT. After a long stint as (Civil and Environmental) at eensland Government’s a project engineer for the Qu Main Roads, Zoe Depar tment of Transport and My Smart Community, cy, started her own consultan consultancies like Arup where she works with larger nt to create smarter and state and local governme is also a keynote speaker community strategies. Zoe spreading the message and conversation facilitator ly. of smart communities global

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Glenda Caldwell lookcreate better living spaces into architecture to built environment, hether it’s in the design of a , visualising how it communicating your design construction processes, comes together or improving hitecture. And, like technolog y is a big par t of arc re are challenges to the most digital transformation, ’s research comes in. adoption. That’s where Glenda ged by not having “Many companies are challen invest in adopting enough resources or time to ir processes,” she says. cer tain technologies into the g with industry “From our research, workin g and integrating these par tners, we find that adoptin ses allows them to technologies into their proces se value.” be more efficient and increa

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in becoming a doctor Glenda was initially interested did an architecture like her father, but when she says “every thing just fell undergraduate course, she Bolivia and Spain as par t into place”. She travelled to hs, and landed in of her studies and career pat a PhD at QUT. Now sue Australia from the US to pur Bachelor of Science rsity (Architecture), Unive of Michigan

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an associate professor, she says research in architecture is a critical task and par t of dev eloping our ideas about how we want to live in the future. “Our built environment impact s and influences the way we humans experience the world. It’s becoming increasingly evident that we need to be responsible in how we impact the world around us,” says Glenda. “We need to think about the needs of all par ts of society, the different cultur al needs of people, but also the natural elements of the world around us as well. That is something that needs to be front and centre.” – Heather Catchpole

re, Master of Architectu Florida International University

PhD in architecture, QUT

Associate professor, QUT

Designing sustainable spaces Riley de Jong is a wa ter and

Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Civil), QUT

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civil engineer develop better urban environments to bene working to fit everyone

icture a futuristic cityscape. Chances more climate-resilient throug are what comes to mind isn h incorporating ’t just grey wa ter and vegetation,” Riley say concrete. To adapt to a changi s. ng climate, extreme weather events, risi ng sea levels and A love of the environment scarce resources, we need smart, creative Rile y grew up in Toowoomba, mo people to work in jobs like Rile untain biking, y does as a civil hik ing and trail running. His love of and water engineer at Bligh Tan the ner in Brisbane. outdoors led him to QUT and Riley develops water-sensiti a career where ve urban he could contribute to preser design and integrated water ving the amazing nat ural environment around us. management solutions, includ ing And Riley says the realistic, decentralised water and wa project-style stewater ass essment and coursework at supply, par ticularly for remote QUT prepared and him for work in consulting eng ecologically sensitive locatio ine ering: ns. “I love my job and enjoy workin “I’m passionate about creatin g with g teams from a range of differe spaces which are cooler, gre nt disciplines.” ener and – Heather Catchpole

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ist Intelligence ccording to the Econom ies – Brisbane, Unit, four Australian cit lbourne – Adelaide, Perth and Me Ra y nking list made its Global Liveabilit le cities in 2021. of the top 10 most liveab nd took out the (Auckland in New Zeala at exactly is it number one spot). But wh le’? that makes a city ‘liveab the ranking hin The researchers be d determine to s look at a bunch of factor an st d worst living which cities have the be ngs like the quality conditions, including thi are, crime levels, of education and healthc ties, transport sports and cultural activi ergy and housing. infrastructure, water, en nt? Our The reason it’s so importa have n ca nt me immediate environ ck of public La g. ein a huge impact on wellb

transport can limit job op portunities, while green spaces improve the air quality and therefore our health.

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Architects, designers, urb an planners and construction managers all play a role in ensuring that buildings, infrastructure and public spaces meet the ne eds of the people and communities who us e them. They also need to keep the environ ment in mind to protect existing natural features like trees or wildlife habitats, and use sustainable materials and building pra ctices. These roles require teamw ork, design thinking, good organisa tion and strong communication skills. Th e good news is there are plenty of jobs – and they pay well. The construction industry is the third largest in Australia, emplo ying 1.15 million

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Bachelor of Science (Geography and Urban Planning), Florida State University

We’re building our future Australia together”

Master of Environmental Engineering Sciences, University of Florida

Environmental Specialist, Florida Department of Environmental Protection

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Lecturer, Built Environment (Urban and Regional Planning), QUT

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engineering, Lily Kenway is mixing ssion for architecture and a par future career sustainability for he

Bachelor of Urban Development (Honours) (Construction Management)

her first ‘dream home’ ily was drawing floor plans for old, so it was pretty when she was just nine years cture. This fascination obvious she’d end up in archite and science, as well as stemmed from a love of maths h her grandad, who had poring over building plans wit owned a building company. a Bachelor of Design Lily is now in her fourth year of Engineering (Honours) (Architecture) and Bachelor of and also works as a student (Civil) double degree at QUT, at Bligh Tanner. structural and facade engineer performing force, stress lves “Facade engineering invo external aspects of new and deflection calculations on h element is correctly and building proposals to ensure eac structed,” she explains. safely designed before it’s con g to get into STEM is to Her advice for anyone wantin field and ask questions: find people in your preferred rs ago? What opportunities “How did they do things 20 yea duate? There is endless can I grab hold of before I gra red.” – Louise Meers knowledge waiting to be uncove

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60 billion in people and generating $3 there’s potential revenue annually. Also, nus! for a six-figure career. Bo onment sector en Working in the built vir buildings, bridges could see you designing could help plan new or transport routes. You , industrial areas or suburbs, maritime ports help bring those public parks. Or you could ising construction projects to life by superv ts and ensuring teams, managing projec in order. contracts and permits are dless – it just en are The opportunities d of career you comes down to what kin want to build!

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the vision for Whether you want to set hands-on and new developments or get T has great study make them a reality, QU reer. options for your future ca ers a variety The Bachelor of Design off ilt bu environment of streams related to the cture, Interior – subjects include Archite pe Architecture Architecture and Landsca

Student Structur al & Facade Engineer, Bligh Tanner

facade engine ing involves performingerfo stress and deflection rce, calculations on exte aspects of new buildi rnal ngs” – with the chance to work on real-life design projects where you get to interact with communities and industry professionals. Following it up with a Master of Architecture will fast-track your pathway to becoming an accredited architect. If donning a hard hat to work on-site sounds more your thing, check out the Bachelor of Urban Development (Honours). This degree offers three streams – Construction Management; Quantity Surveying and Cost Engineering; and Urban and Regional Planning – to help you build your dream career in the construction industry. – Chloe Walker

Bachelor of Urban Development (Honours) (Urban and Regional Planning) Bachelor of Design (Architecture) Bachelor of Design (Interior Architecture)

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Bachelor of Design (Architecture) / Bachelor of Engine ering (Honours) (Civil), QU T

Bachelor of Urban Development (Honours) (Quantity Surveying and Cost Engineering)

Bachelor of Design (Landscape Architecture)

CREATING LIVEABLE SPACES + JOBS Construction project manager $61K–$155K Quantity surveyor $53K–$114K Interior architect $48K–$79K Urban planner $53K–$104K Landscape architect $49K–$85K Design architect $52K–$106K Principal architect $105K–$219K* *Source: salaries according payscale.com

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hayley bell

Director, Belnic Constructions Project Manager, FDC Construction & Fitout

n developer

“We worked really well togeth er, so I knew we could work together in a business,” says Nicole. But starting their own constru ction company wasn’t always on the cards. Nicole wo rked in marketing for a few years before leaping into her degree and Hayley had switched from business psy chology after discovering a construction ma nagement course at QUT. In addition to learning how to build awesome spaces, building confidence in your abilities is key to a successful career in constru ction, says Nicole. “It’s so important to take the time to reflect on your achievements and congratula te yourself,” she says. “Then when you feel self-doubt , you can look back and reaffirm you’re good at what you do.” – Gemma Conroy

to build beautiful ayley and Nicole are on a mission ce starting Belnic health and medical spaces. Sin y , the have designed and Constructions three years ago s and even a veterinary built dental clinics, research lab s Hayley. “Being able to hospital! “I love what I do,” say area we are passionate see our company thriving in an ling.” about is such a rewarding fee

rk Teamwork = dream wo they were doing

while Hayley and Nicole met at QUT ent degree, specialising a Bachelor of Urban Developm , and worked on some in construction management group assignments together.

Interior visionary Brooke Lloyd is using her STEM skills to create sustainable and people-centric interiors

is a balance or Brooke, good interior design atic. She between the poetic and pragm spaces ng nni leads a team that designs stu her role in tor for clients in almost every sec re. as a director at COX Architectu Environment lt Bui of or hel Bac Before her very different idea degree at QUT, Brooke had a sue. of the career she wanted to pur says Brooke. !” yer law a “I almost became at QUT that “It wasn’t until I did my degree M.” STE my mind was opened up to hitecture and There are many ways that arc notes. design intersect with STEM, she

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brooke lloyd interior architect

“There are some exciting career opportunities for renewable ene rgy engineers and anyone associate d with developing alternative buildin g materials,” she says.

sustaining looks

Brooke’s dream job is to create a more sustainable model for interior design, where reuse replaces production and materi als are biodegradable and recyclable : “STEM is more creative than you think!” – Gem ma Conroy Interior Designer, Architecture BVN

Associate, Conran and Partners

Director, COX Architecture

Project Coordinator, Built Queensland

urban developer

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Bachelor of Urban Development (Construction Management), QUT

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Bachelor of Urban Development (Construction Management), QUT

Director, Belnic Constructions Project Manager, Medicon

tsimas ey Bell and Nicole De any yl Ha s, er re ca g hin fitout comp After switc ecialist commercial started their own sp

Project Supervisor, Mainbrace Constructions

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Building besties

Start a rewarding career in education. By 2030, it’s predicted Australian workers will spend 77 per cent more time using science and mathematics skills.

‘Jobs are changing and right now I am teaching STEM to students who will be working in careers that aren’t even created yet. As a teacher my goal is to educate and inspire more children to pursue STEM fields in university and beyond and foster a career that can change the world.’

This means we need plenty of great science, maths and tech teachers who can nurture, teach and support the next generation of trailblazers. With outstanding career prospects for qualified STEM teachers in Australia, there is no better time to start a rewarding career in education.

Jessica Galpin Bachelor of Education (Secondary)

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E L O H W A N G DESI NEW WORLD

Product design

nus in STEM. Creative skills can be a big bo n power a super career ca ing nk thi n sig de w ho s re’ He

verything around us – ev ery household item we tou ch, every website we visit, every bu s or plane that takes us fro m A to B – was once an idea in som eone’s head. And, with em erging technologies rapidly chan ging the way we interact with the world, those with both creative an d technical skills are in a unique position to shape our future . By itself, STEM is a highly creative field. It takes imagi nation to come up with scientific ex periments, solve complex engineering problems or find the answ er to maths mysteries. Bu t if you also find yourself scribbling de signs or love building dig ital worlds, a career combining STEM with design might be for yo u.

Product desig n is sim ilar to industrial desig n, bu t focuses more on the desig n and prototyping phase. Product desig ners also tend to work on ev eryday and dig ita l products, and need sk ills in user resea rch, sketchin g and prototyping.

Interaction desi)gn is all

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olution, we enjoy Thanks to the industrial rev in Australia. But a high quality of life here provement and there’s always room for im busy making the creative STEM workers are er the globe. world a better place all ov in Switzerland For example, researchers ensive care found that patients in int wing nature imagery vie recovered faster after ) headset. through a virtual reality (VR n is no longer sig Game and interaction de Ca xt ndy Crush. just about creating the ne are a big part of Simulated environments aviation and health. training in industries like veloping games can The same skills used in de rn how to do their help a pilot or surgeon lea portant! job – and that’s pretty im

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(or IxD Interaction Desig n eract with int le op pe w ho about viron ments. en t en technology in differ core of the at is rch User resea ne sig rs do. what interaction de mes ca lled eti som They are also (U X) e nc rie pe ex user desig ners or web desig ners.

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Know your customer

ar into a digital You don’t need to disappe y and STEM. world to combine creativit the real world, in Those skills are needed physical too, to design and produce industries objects. Designing for STEM ample, QUT is another pathway. For ex worked industrial design students e laundry with Orange Sky, a mobil to design s, les service for the home ile they wh use seating for clients to e chairs Th . waited for their washing y also the had to be functional, but -brand had to be aesthetically on eration – a very important consid for designers of all kinds. who will Learning about the people ns (known as ‘end ultimately use your desig part of the process. users’) is also an essential xt big idea will be? Who knows what your ne

DESIGN AND CREATIVITY + STUDY Diploma in Esports (pathway program) Bachelor of Design (Interaction Design) Bachelor of Design (Industrial Design) Bachelor of Games and Interactive Environments (Game Design) Bachelor of Design (Fashion)

Choose your path

QUT has the widest range of design disciplines on offer across Australia, including tons of double de grees and opportunities to study ov erseas. Bachelor of Design students have seven majors to choose from at QUT. Students in all disciplines work on fou r Impact Lab units during their degrees, where the project themes and briefs are set by industry experts and focus on real-world pro blems.

DESIGN AND CREATIVITY + JOBS Product designer $52K–$108K Industrial designer $48K–$87K Quality assurance (QA) tester $49K–$99K User experience (UX) designer $58K–$109K User interface (UI) designer $51K–$100K* *Source: salaries according payscale.com

create Industrial desig ners ser vices and ts, uc od pr gn esi red an yth ing systems. It might be ag ing to ck pa ble ina sta su from ustrial Ind . tra nsport systems ica lly hn tec be to ed desig ners ne see to mi nded and be able e and both the big pictur the tin y detai ls.

Industry influence

First-year design students work with – and learn from – members of the industry on campus during a week-lon g design intensive. And at the end of the year, the Design Festival gives students a ch ance to showcase their work to industry an d the public. Other degree options includ e the Bachelor of Games and Interactive Environments (with majors in Animation , Game Design and Software Technologies); the Bachelor of Creative Industries, which can be combined with IT or data science de grees; and the new Diploma in Esports. – Chloe Walker

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Michael Trotter’s passion for eSports led him to achieve a number of Australian uni firsts – including creating the first official eSports qualification g games all day in the orget the couch potato playin athletes are just as fit basement – today’s esports sports field. That’s what and focused as those on the research into the Michael discovered in his PhD a misconception that ’s psycholog y of esports. “There ,” he says. “A lot of my work esports is just video-gaming an organised competition involves explaining that it’s that there are career with teams and players, and l sports.” pathways similar to traditiona helor of Behavioural Science Bac a ng Michael was studyi and a friend decided to (Psychology) at QUT when he ed in 2017 and, after just start an esports club. It launch QUT to build Australia’s a year, the pair had convinced where their team, the first university esports arena,

Career goals

michae

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PhD in Esports, QUT

Co-Founder & Coordinator, QUT eSports

Diploma in eSports Coordinator, QUT

postdoctorl trotter al researc her

Sport psychology postdoc researcher, Umea University, Sweden

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First among champions

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Bachelor of Behavioural Science (psychology), QUT

QUT Tigers, could train. They also had the club endorsed by the QUT Elite Athlete Progra m, meaning students could apply for a scholarship as an esports athlete. Michael’s latest achievement is launching Australia’s first accredited ter tiar y qua lification in esports. The Diploma in Esports provides an introduction to the industry (which is worth $1 billion globally) and a pathway into a range of bac helor degrees. For the next level of his videogame adventure, Michael wants to run his ow n research lab and use esports to help suppor t diseng aged and at-risk young people: “The utility of STEM can take you places that you didn’t know were possib le!” – Chloe Walker

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a Bachelor imberly’s motivation to study of lor che /Ba of Creative Industries e from cam T QU Information Technolog y at oom. ssr cla looking around her high school the s wa I “In a class of 16 IT students, de at ma me only female,” she explains. “Th it done and do even more determined to get it right!”

Women in Technology at QUT

ereotypes Kimberly Valenny e goals and smash st women in tech to chas

Uniting women in tech ands of dem When she wasn’t juggling the s hard at wa her double degree, Kimberly

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work as the president of the Women in Technology (WIT) student club, which welcomes anyone with a common aim to unite, inspire and empower women pursuing all sorts of tech fields. Kimberly believes it’s important to find your STEM tribe: “When you surround yourself with people who support you and have been in your shoes, you gain a feeling of confidence.” – Louise Meers

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When you surround yourself with people support you and have who in your shoes, you ga been a feeling of confiden in ce”

Experience creator use is Kelvin O’Shea’s Making apps easier todesigner mission as a product

ms. As a product ng creative and solving proble elvin’s days are all about bei people to create llenge is to make it easy for designer for Microsoft, his cha vin started eo-editing app. Yet when Kel videos with Clipchamp, a vid jor. m his Information Systems ma at QUT, he was a long way fro ool,” he says. sch h hig of e until I was outsid “I never wrote a line of code Visual Design) with of Fine Arts (Interactive and or hel Bac a ed bin com vin Kel at QUT. Later, he log y (Information Systems) hno Tec n atio rm Info of or a Bachel re he met the ce to go and study. It was the pla a t jus n tha re mo s wa T realised QU and ultimately a dynamic young company, ), tes dua gra T QU d (an da founders of Tan after graduating. d year before a full-time gig scored an internship in his thir problem-solving,” in tech? “I’m always creatively The best par t about working and Gemma Conroy Kelvin says. – Lauren Martin

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I never wrote a line of code until I was outside of high school”

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Bachelor of Fine Arts (Interactive & Visual Design) / Bachelor of Information Technology (Information Systems), QUT

Product Design Intern, Tanda

Product Designer & Developer (Growth), Tanda

Product Designer (Clipchamp), Microsoft

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n w o d t e g s ’ t e L to business r. From mathematician From engineer to entrepreneu field, adding to mogul. Whatever your STEM the top business skills can take you to

STEM hat’s the point of studying you ask and business? Why don’t degrees Elon Musk? He has two in economics – – one in physics and one Elon Musk! and now he’s… well, he’s you a massive e Business skills can giv world the competitive advantage in ca ess n help of STEM. Studying busin al thinking, hone your skills in critic unication, risk entrepreneurship, comm -making. management and decision

ir Students hone theill s entrepreneurial sk ent at QUT's NextGen ev

Be your own boss!

am of one day Many people in STEM dre that, you need launching a startup. To do

to know how to get finan ce to fund your venture, manage teams and market your product. If running the sh ow isn't your thing, don’t forget that en gineering firms, technology companies an d STEM-related government departments all need managers to keep them running sm oothly.

Be prepared for anything!

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Many of today’s jobs did n’t even exist a decade ago. Who know s what the next 10 years will bring? QUT offers a range of co urses to help you nail the basics of business . The Bachelor of Business offers majors in Accounting, Advertisin g, Economics, Finance, Financial Plann ing, Human Resource Management, International Business Management, Marketing and Public Relations. Phew! So. Many. Options. Double degrees are also available in Engineering, Architectu re, Data Science, Games and Interactive En vironments, Information Technology, Mathematics and Science. There really are no limits! – Chloe Walker

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z danielley va manager

Carelesr goa

product deliver

BUSINESS + STUDY Bachelor of Business / Bachelor of Data Science Bachelor of Business / Bachelor of Design (Architecture) Bachelor of Business / Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) Bachelor of Business / Bachelor of Games and Interactive Environments

Digital wrangler e has loved learning ince primary school, Daniell all things digital. about computers, games and ool, Danielle had tried By the time she left high sch abase design and other her hand at programming, dat nt to be a developer: IT subjects, but she didn’t wa ts where I get to work “I wanted to work on IT projec my communication skills.” with a lot of people and use as a product delivery Now, she is living that dream nt bank J.P. Morgan in manager for global investme rk with sof tware London. Danielle gets to wo and business engineers, product designers rld to create and deliver stakeholders all over the wo ts. The goal of her job is to digital products like chatbo n’s massive client make it easier for J.P. Morga ch and data ser vices. base to use its trading, resear ign and build of “Getting to influence the des arding,” she says. products is impactful and rew combining Danielle did a double degree ) with a Bachelor ting rke a Bachelor of Business (Ma ormation Systems) of Information Technoloy (Inf subjects to explore her and chose a wide variety of pment and app design interests – from web develo erprise systems. “I used to business analysis and ent de for the type of my favourite subjects as a gui and eliminated areas career pathway to look into ielle. I didn’t like as much,” says Dan

Getting to influence the design and build of products is impactful and rewarding” Intern opportunities

After graduating, Danielle did internships at PwC, Deloitte Australia and Clipcha mp. She also worked as a student ambassador at Google. Then, shortly after, Danielle picked up a gra duate analyst role at Deloitte Digital and moved up the ranks to become a senior consultant, working on websites and mobile apps that thousands of Austra lians use every day. She even got to help create a new digital bank from scratch! Danielle says that the best tea ms she has worked with include people with div erse backgrounds and skill sets. But there’s still roo m for improvement. “Some of the smartest and most talented engineers I know are women and yet the re are only a handful of them,” she says. “It’s import ant that young people have someone they can look up to and identif y with.” – Gemma Conroy

Bachelor of Business (marketing) / Bachelor of Information Technology (Information Systems), QUT Graduate Analyst, Deloitte Digital

Senior Consultant, Deloitte Digital

Product Delivery Manager, J.P. Morgan

QUT

Danielle Vaz is using products for one of her business and tech skills to deliver the world’s biggest inv digital estment banks

Bachelor of Business / Bachelor of Information Technology Bachelor of Business / Bachelor of Mathematics Bachelor of Science / Bachelor of Business Bachelor of Design (Architecture) / Bachelor of Property Economics

BUSINESS + JOBS Advertising account manager $49K–$82K Biotechnologist $53K–$94K Economist $57K–$118K Management consultant $60K–$165 Engineering project manager $70K–$199K* *Source: salaries according payscale.com

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All systems go Karthik Gounder is combining his skills in IT and business to forge an exciting career in the public transport sector

Senior Advisor, TMR m, go card Product Tea

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nce Corporate Performa Officer, TMR

senior advisor

the number of people per forming data analysis on the biz side, engaging using public transport or, on ate customers. with TMR’s retail and corpor

Gr aduate Data Analyst, TMR

Passion projects

I love personal ey’re projects because th passion” fuelled by your own

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Queensland’s public When he’s not helping make ech, you’ll find Kar thik transport system more high-t mple, he recently coding in his own time. For exa hon to digest historical coded a new application in Pyt sonal projects because stock market data. “I love per passion and the scope of they’re fuelled by your own to you,” he says. the project is completely up has learnt in his career he s A big lesson Kar thik say nication skills, right up to date is the value of commu there with technical skills. t the ability to clearly “I’ve come to understand tha ue of a technical articulate the function and val olders, with differing output to a variety of stakeh t as important as the technical backgrounds, is jus put itself,” he says. quality of your technical out – Gemma Chilton

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/ bachelor Bachelor of Business gy, QUT olo hn tec n of informatio

arthik didn’t discover his lov e for coding until he was introduced to it during his first year of an engineering degree at QUT – and he was hooked. He decided to focus on the courses he was loving and also add a business deg ree to give his career the best possible start with a Bachelor of Business / Bachelor of Information Tec hnolog y double degree at QUT. This laid the founda tions for exciting opportunities working at Qu eensland’s Depar tment of Transport and Main Roads (TMR). Kar thik kicked off his career journey at TMR as a graduate data analyst and has since worked his way up to his current role as a senior advisor on TransLink’s electronic ticketin g system, go card. “My role involves the manag ement and operation of TransLink’s tick eting products and associated technical system s,” he explains. Kar thik’s day-to-day job com bines his qualifications in both busine ss and IT. For example, he might find him self

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with STEM opens up a law ng ini mb co – in is e nc ide The ev

world of career possibilities

y also create new legal d tech are exciting, but the an ce en sci in s on ati ov ew inn (AI) or genetic editing, or of artificial intelligence ics eth the In order of ink Th . ges challen g people’s personal data. rin sto d an ng cti lle co d un legal experts who the regulations needed aro al developments, we need gic olo hn tec th wi up ep for our laws to ke and STEM. ke data science, for understand both the law ential to a law career. Ta ess gly sin rea inc ng mi crime, so they STEM skills are beco ough data for evidence of thr k loo s tor iga est inv example. Digital forensic results. alyse it and interpret the ies have legal need to know how to an fields. Most big compan EM ST in y nd ha in me co rking on Likewise, law skills can tions, while startups wo ula reg th wi ly mp co y the sure ellectual property. teams to help them make advice to protect their int al leg ed ne gy olo hn tec innovative new

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Associate, Intellectual Property and Technology, HopgoodGanim Lawyers Legal Counsel, Secondee, Flight Centre Travel Group Lawyer, Digital and Intellectual Property, McCullough Robertson Lawyers Bachelor of Laws (Honours) / Bachelor of Applied Science (Biotechnology), QUT

hannah fas lega l associate

The STEM lawyer Studying science and law has g given Hannah Fas the edge workin law ty in intellectual proper

laying with CO2 cartridge rockets, burning all got magnesium and dissecting frogs at school y stud to on t wen Hannah hooked on STEM. She ied Appl of or a Bachelor of Laws (Honours)/Bachel of elor Bach a Science (Biotechnolog y) – now called ed help has Biomedical Science and says this combo er. her stand out from the crowd during her care Hannah law, + STEM in path own her Having carved al currently works as an associate in intellectu Law yers. m Gani good Hop at property and technology in es pani com ed “I help startups and establish s, urce reso ism, sectors including life sciences, tour ve ensi technology and fashion with compreh tration intellectual property protection, from regis to disputes,” Hannah explains.

At the cutting edge

ah is Mixing her passion for law and science, Hann paths er care rent diffe proof that there are so many STEM in lved when it comes to STEM. “Being invo or wearing doesn’t necessarily mean working in a lab s steel-capped boots,” she says. “STEM need technical lawyers, too, and my clients appreciate my uage’.” background, as I’m able to ‘speak their lang Hannah also credits her STEM studies with al equipping her with skills like creativity, critic r-handy supe are that thinking, analysis and research to have in the legal industry. , Hannah If you’re interested in a STEM career path g sayin recommends thinking outside the box and know yes to ever y new opportunity: “You never is rneh Mou aela Mich – ” you! where it could take

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STEM needs lawyers, too, and my clients appreciate y technical backgroum nd” SHUTTERSTOCK

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Find your STEM + Law pa

th Whether you see yourself climbing the corporate lad der at a big law firm or wo advisory role in industry rking in an or government, QUT off ers a range of double degrees there. QUT’s Bachelor of to help you get Laws (Honours) can be co mbined with degrees in science (majoring in Bio data science, IT or logical Sciences, Chemist ry, Earth Science, Environ Physics) to give you that mental Science or STEM edge when you gra duate. Each double degree focus es on real-world case stu dies and is taught by lea The law degree includes ders in research. a work placement and the training will also sharpen public-speaking skills – your writing and useful in any career! Australia’s need for lawye rs is real, with firms increa sing staffing by 34% on av And adding the speciali erage in 2020*. st knowledge gained fro m a ST EM degree means more to land an interesting rol opportunity e where you can help sh ape the future. Case closed ! – Chloe Walker

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Dr Rachel Hews is a and police high school teacher gal expert officer, now she’s a le ping passionate about equip hool of Law students at QUT’s Sc skills with future-focused

QUT.

Bachelor of Information Technology / Bachelor of Laws (Honours) Bachelor of Science / Bachelor of Laws (Honours)

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Policy officer $56K–$97K Compliance officer $49K–$88K

Court Solicitor, Suprememit ted) (ad d an sl een Qu of

Bachelor of Data Science / Bachelor of Laws (Honours)

Corporate lawyer $59K–$145K

merce ith a Bachelor of Laws and Com ed art kst kic hel Rac under her belt, r, ice Off ice Pol her career as a Federal including winning awards for her work, missions. in international peacekeeping ondary She then sidestepped into sec academia. education, before landing in research For her PhD at QUT, Rachel’s logies are looked at how digital techno ’s now she and impacting legal cases sion for pas and applying her experience of ool Sch law and education at QUT’s ator, rdin coo Law as a senior lecturer and m). ulu rric Undergraduate Programs (Cu an empathic, use to ts den stu “We teach t incorporates human-centred approach tha mindsets, and creative and entrepreneurial to respond a design-thinking methodology explains. she ,” ms to complex legal proble discover ts den “It’s a joy to watch law stu even , tive they are creative and innova if they don’t think they are.” the Rachel is also coordinating itation for red acc reand iew curriculum rev nours). QUT’s Bachelor of Laws (Ho class law rldwo a r “We aim to delive to develop ts den degree and suppor t stu will need y the s the skills and capabilitie ma Chilton Gem for the future,” she says. –

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Data scientist $63K–$128K* *Source: salaries according to payscale.com *Source: 2021 Australian Legal Industry HR Issues & Salary Survey Report

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PhD, Digital Media T Research Centre, QU

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alian y 2030, it’s predicted Austr re time mo % workers will spend 77 tics skills, ma using science and mathe gre nty of at which means we need ple chers who can science, maths and tech tea rt our trailblazing nurture, teach and suppo no better time to STEM students. There is education. start a rewarding career in portunity to op Teaching gives you the passion to the d pass on your knowledge an STEM specialist next generation. And, as a ct kids with today’s teacher, you’ll also conne nces and the latest cutting-edge science adva y the critical in technology, and conve engineering to importance of maths and , from climate solving global challenges r growing aged ou adaptation to caring for ture of how our pic community. You’ll paint a ged – and will STEM experts have chan gender this – change the world, and en

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passion in your students. Many of today’s top STEM professionals cit e their teacher as the influence for their car eer decisions. Just think: that positive influe nce could be you!

Learn from the best

Whether you’re a maths wh iz or tech enthusiast, QUT offers a range of STEM degrees that will set you up to be an inspiring educator. Stude nts in the Bachelor of Mathematics/Master of Teaching (Secondary) program spend their first three years learning the fundame ntals of maths from top researchers at QU T. Similarly, Bachelor of Scien ce/Master of Teaching (Secondary) stu dents can pick a major to build their skills in a specific subject. But the real fun sta rts when students

Top teacher Jessica Galpin is using her role as a high school maths and science teacher to encourage more women and girls to kickstart STEM pathways

essica has always been into STEM – enjoying maths and science in high school, and later during her Bachelor of Education (Se condar y) at QUT, where she majored in Maths and Science. But it wasn’t until her first year on the job at an allgirls school, when she was ask ed to teach a Year 9 STEM class, that she knew championing science, tec h, engineering and maths career s was her calling. “What infl uen ced me growing up was female role models,” she says. “I’m now all about educating and inspiring more women to pursue STEM fields. ” And with women currently onl y making up around 28% of the STEM workforce, it’s a pretty big – and important – job to tackle . “Women make up half the population ,” she stresses. “Their absenc e in STEM means half the potential in the se fields disappear.”

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This term, Jessica’s Year 9 cla ss is creating, coding and ass embling a 3D-printed bionic hand for someone with limb loss. With an inspiring mentor – and some cool pro jects on the go – we’ve got a feeling Jessica’s students will end up in some exciting next-gen roles. – Cas sie Steel Bachelor of Secondary Education, QUT

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QUT Born to Fly Scholarship holder

Secondary Maths / Science / STEM teacher, St Margaret’s Anglican Girls School

james burnett educator &

co-founder & chairperson

Career goals

START YOUR CAREER HERE TEACHING STEM + STUDY Bachelor of Science / Master of Teaching (Secondary)

Bring out the inner ch ild

QUT is also home to the Au stralian Research Council Centre of Excellence for the Digital Child, which is dedicated to exploring the impact of dig ital technology use on children’s health, ed ucation and connectedness. The Centr e’s Educated Child program aims to un derstand how children in all types of com munities engage in digital learning to develop better teaching approaches, techn ologies and resources for teachers. The program’s researchers collaborate with kids, parents and teachers to develop new learning tools that are aff ordable and can be used in any setting. Also on the agenda? Making digital learning mo re fun by exploring what sparks kid s’ curiosity and creativity. Imagine being a part of that kind of future in education. – Ge mma Conroy

James Burnett has dedicated his career to helping make mathematics more meaningful, enjoyable and accessible to all

ames and STEM go way back. The award-winning educator has been an advocate for the accessibility of science, tech, engineering and maths since he was first exposed to mathematics education at QUT (then known as the Brisbane College of Advanced Education) during his undergraduate teaching degree. “I was shown a way of teaching mathematics that was very different to the way I had learnt in primary school,” he says. In fact, James’ first-year lecturer – Dr Calvin Irons – was so impactful to the young undergrad that he went on to become his mentor and, eventually, a business partner. “After I graduated from QUT and spent some years teaching, we reconnected and started ORIGO Education in 1995,” James explains.

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James and his ORIGO Education company are behind the game-changing digital tool Big Books, which was a hit with time-poor parents struggling to homeschool their children during the pandemic. “The greatest way to positively impact the lives of children is to change the mindset of their teachers!” he stresses. “STEM jobs are growing at almost twice the pace of other jobs and maths is involved in so many exciting careers – automation, drones, robotics and space!” – Cassie Steel

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Naomi’s STEM success at QUT Naomi Paxton has made an exceptional contribution to STEM throughout her time at QUT. Backed by the university for the real world, she has received many prestigious academic awards and made excellent progress with her research project into advanced biomaterials for bone regeneration. As an enthusiastic science communicator, Naomi is determined to inspire others to take the pathway into STEM careers, with a particular focus on young women.

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She has seized every opportunity QUT has presented to her with both hands, and has been a standout presenter at over 35 local, national and international events, including TEDx QUT and TEDx Germany. Naomi not only lives and breathes her profession, she puts her heart and soul into supporting her passion in the real world.

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