Them in STEM

We are excited to announce a new event at YRTS  to promote inclusion in Tech specifically designed for LGBTIQ+ students/community and Allies for all our partner schools (all year levels).  This is a unique opportunity to make friends in a safe and inclusive environment, learn about technology and have fun! You will hear LGBTIQ+ speakers from the STEM […]

Date:
October 11, 2024
Time:
09:30 am
-
02:30 pm
Location:
Yarra Ranges Tech School
Cost:
FREE

Venue

Yarra Ranges Tech School
Box Hill Institute, Lilydale Lakeside Campus, Building L3, 1 Jarlo Drive
Lilydale
VIC
3140
Australia
Yarra Ranges Tech School
Box Hill Institute, Lilydale Lakeside Campus, Building L3, 1 Jarlo Drive
Lilydale
VIC
3140
Australia

We are excited to announce a new event at YRTS  to promote inclusion in Tech specifically designed for LGBTIQ+ students/community and Allies for all our partner schools (all year levels). 

This is a unique opportunity to make friends in a safe and inclusive environment, learn about technology and have fun! You will hear LGBTIQ+ speakers from the STEM industry and get involved in fun skill-building activities such as VR art play and badge making (to create pronoun badges of slogans of affirmations to create awareness for LGBTIQ+ community).  

All students are welcome! 

Note: **Students will not have to disclose their identity and will not be asked to ‘prove’. Allies are welcome and everyone interested to foster a sense of community, make friends and feel included in a safe environment. 

This relates to curriculum area Health: Personal, Social and Community Health; Examining benefits to individuals/communities; valuing diversity & promoting inclusivity (VCHPEP132)  

More Details: 

Date: OCT 11th 

Speakers that identify as a part of the LGBTIQ+ community and who work in STEM will be speaking: 

Technology 

  • Technology workshops will include; 3D art creation in VR software Openbrush using Oculus the latest technology in 3D art creation – exploratory play  
  • Procreate/ Illustration design & TinkerCAD & technology using 3D printing & laser cutting 
  • Game Development & 2D platformer Side scroller  

Times to make friends with other students from different schools will be given 

email yrtsprogrambookings@boxhill.edu.au to book

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