National Science Week: Butler students hear from experts at UWA

Students met some of Perth’s top science, engineering and mathematics minds during the morning tea in National Science Week. Co-ordinator Colleen Kleinschmidt said studying could lead to an array of careers.

“Science cafe helps demonstrate those links by connecting secondary students to professionals from a range of industries,” she said.

“From astrophysicists through policy advisers, it’s pretty inspiring to hear what pathways these people took and what a day in their job actually entails – and it doesn’t always involve a white lab coat.”

Students heard from special guests, including TV presenter Derek Muller, Chief Scientist of WA Professor Peter Klinken, and Chevron’s Joseph Doleschal Ridnell.