The Future Makers STEM Inventors Challenge is a unique, free, multi-week STEM program, designed to inspire a new generation of creative and innovative thinkers and makers.
Challenges are run in the Western Downs and Gladstone regions, and are open to Years 5–10 students based in those areas. Home education students are welcome and encouraged.
The challenge comprises of an in-person launch workshop followed by online mentorship consultations with STEM experts, to guide and inspire budding inventors.
At the conclusion of the challenge, entries will be judged by a panel of representatives from Queensland Museum, Shell's QGC business and the local community. All students will receive a certificate and the winning and highly commended teams will take home exciting STEM prize packs.
WESTERN DOWNS REGISTRATIONS ARE OPEN NOW
2024 Applications closed. Winners will be announced soon.
22 July–13 September 2024
(Term 3, Weeks 3–10)
Workshop in Chinchilla, 6 August
Teachers across Queensland can connect and learn with the Future Makers team through our free and interactive online professional development workshops.
Discover a range of high quality classroom and learning resources for educators, parents, carers, students and children.