Educators Create inclusive classrooms

Get into STEM podcast

Podcast series

Get into STEM is a podcast supporting Australian educators to engage every student in STEM learning, regardless of background, ability, or experience. Released monthly, each episode explores practical teaching strategies, expert insights, and real classroom success stories. We feature diverse voices from across Australian STEM education and unpack a new topic each episode. STEM thrives on diversity, and all students benefit from STEM learning. 

Join STEM educator, writer, and creative Michelle Hamill for season 1 as she chats with guests about creating neuro‑affirming STEM classrooms, the role of school leaders in STEM education, citizen science in schools, and the opportunities and resources available across the STEM education landscape.

Season 1

Building confident STEM educators with Professor Rachel Sheffield

How do we inspire and equip the next generation of STEM teachers? In this episode, we’re joined by Professor Rachel Sheffield, a leading expert in STEM education working with pre‑service teachers. We discuss how to build confidence in pre‑service teachers as STEM educators, the value of an integrated STEM approach in classroom teaching and why recognising STEM teachers as STEM professionals matters for the entire education and STEM workforce pipeline.

Guest: Professor Rachel Sheffield, Curtin University

25 February 2026, 20:00 mins 

How to listen

All the episodes and supporting materials are available on the Get into STEM show page. 

You can also listen through your favourite podcast player. 

Apple Podcast listeners can access the podcast here.

Spotify listeners can access the podcast here.