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Publish Date: 
Monday, March 16, 2020 - 16:00

SPARQ-ed is back in 2021! 

SPARQ-Ed (Students Performing Advanced Research Queensland – Education) is back - continuing its mission to deliver sustainable and accessible world-class biomedical education experiences that inspire students to consider subjects and careers in STEM. 

From the Department of Education (EQ) we have Charmaine Keal, Head of Department and Jessica Malcolm, Science teacher, and from The University of Queensland (UQ) we have Lily White, Administration and Engagement Officer- together they make up the SPARQ-ed team.


SPARQ-ed are hoping to engage interested researchers at TRI who would like to get involved with the delivery of their Research Immersion program to school students in Yrs 10-12 and be profiled in their communications. 

Expression of Interest

We are seeking expressions of interest from researchers in the building who would like to inspire students to consider STEM subjects and careers and build strong connections with the community.

Depending on the time you have available, your involvement in the program may involve one or more of the following:

  • mentoring aspiring high school students
  • communicating about your work to students and/or teachers - through guest speaking, group or individual discussion
  • providing small parts of your project in which students can participate.

SPARQ-ed are inviting research Group Leaders, students and ECR’s from all TRI Research Groups to inspire the next generation of scientists and engage with the community while building invaluable skills in presenting your research. Training and paid placements are offered to research students.

The Department of Education and The University of Queensland value your involvement in the development of aspiring students in STEM education. More importantly, students really appreciate connecting with real scientists.

aspiring students in STEM education. More importantly, students really appreciate connecting with real scientists.
If you would like to get involved, please email the SPARQ-ed team at [email protected] or call on 3443 6920. 

Please don’t hesitate to contact them directly with any comments or questions you may have: