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2024 - Our year in numbers
In 2024, the Science and Engineering Challenge national program involved more than 24,900 students from over 870 schools across Australia. More than half were in rural or remote regions of the country; 49% were female, 5% were from non-English speaking backgrounds, and 5% identified as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander.
National final 2024 - Townsville
8 schools from around Australia travelled to Townsville for the National Final of the Science and Engineering Challenge! James Cook University hosted the event with support from Engineers Australia and Emeritus Professor John O'Connor opened the event as the chair of the National Council of the Science and Engineering Challenge.
2025 event calendar
Our 2025 calendar of events is now live on our website. As we celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Science and Engineering Challenge, we are very excited that the National Final will be held in Newcastle on October 31.
Please remember that event dates are subject to change.
Complete our survey for your chance to win!
Student survey
Please facilitate students to complete our student survey. Each student entry gives your school a chance to win a bundle of 3 SEC in a box activities!
Teacher survey
If you are a teacher and have not completed our teacher survey, there is still time to give us your feedback and enter the draw for another SEC in a box bundle!
Survey prizes will be drawn on Wednesday 20 November
Local organisers - please forward this email to any teachers who attended your Science and Engineering Challenge events. Ask them to complete the surveys so we can gather this important data.
Has one of your students been inspired by the Science and Engineering Challenge? Let us know so we can share their story on our website!
Register now for our free Teacher PD sponsored by Inland Rail. For teachers or STEM enthusiasts, learn CAD with Fusion 360 or Onshape through our self-paced tutorials and optional one day workshop. Register now to immediately access up to 12 hours of lessons to use with your class!
