• Blog
  • Archives
  • Bio
  • Awards
  • Speaking
  • Book
  • Contact

Tech Schools Ambassador

Published: Monday, 07 December 2015

I've been named the ambassador for a Victorian Government education initiative called Tech Schools!

Tech Schools are shared learning centres equipped with cutting-edge technology that will capture the imagination of and engage high school students. Ten of these high-tech education hubs are being established across Victoria. Students from many schools will be able to access these learning hubs, allowing thousands of young people to experience technology and resources that can’t normally be provided by secondary schools. Pretty amazing, right? The project is in a planning and development phase with school leaders, local governments, industry representatives, TAFEs and universities coming together to form 10 local partnerships.

It’s a project that really excites me because it will inspire more students into Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM) training and careers, so I’m thrilled to be representing this fantastic education initiative. My role as ambassador will involve talking to students and educators about my experiences in studying and working in STEM and the world of amazing opportunities it can open up. Watch this space: Tech Schools are coming!

Check out the video below for more information!

The picture below is of me talking to some kids at the launch event with the Deputy Premier. The kids were great! And wanted to know if they could use the Tech Schools after hours to tinker on their own projects!

Tech Schools Deputy Premier

About Me

Marita ChengForbes named me a world's top 50 woman in tech & 30 Under 30. I founded Robogals and Aipoly and was Young Australian of the Year 2012. Currently working on robotics company Aubot. I'm the youngest Member of the Order of Australia (AM) and I give speeches around the world.

I tweet @maritacheng and I'm on Facebook.

Subscribe

Enter your email address to receive my latest blog posts: 

 

Random Articles

  • How successful are you?

    “I go to Imperial College”, “I’m applying to MIT”, “I play bowls for my county”, or “I’m a pro-series gamer” means nothing to the person who doesn’t know...

  • Hardy Group interview

    The Hardy Group invited me to speak with them about healthcare, robotics and leadership.  Here I am riffing about those topics!

  • Complaining is silly

    Either act, or forget. Talking about someone else behind their back makes no difference to them, and all the difference to you. Your friends have to...

  • No Electronics Day

    Sometimes I like to take a day to think and reflect. So I get someone else to take away my computer, phone and any electronics in the house - so I...

  • Aipoly Autonomous Store

    I attended CES with members of the Aipoly team.  Aipoly were fortunate to be awarded a CES Best of Innovation Award for the second year in a row! ...

  • The Year of a Young Australian of the Year

    In 2008, I founded Robogals as a response to there being hardly any other women in my engineering classes. Our organisation is run by university...

  • Perfection is an oasis

    Perfection is unattainable.  You're never going to get something that's perfect, done.  Not with your budget.  Not with your timeframe.  Not so that you...

  • Impressed

    People are impressed by what they can't do. Hence I'm impressed by discipline.  Someone who can do the same action every day.  Such as swim, run, get...

  • LinkedIn International Women’s Day

    I did a campaign post for LinkedIn for International Women’s Day about my Covid experience and the women who inspired me through it. Women are...

  • You admire the things you can't do

    I've noticed in contests I've been on the judging panel for that those who have an expertise in a field, are more critical of entries that cross...

Enter your email address to receive my latest blog posts: 

 

Scroll to Top