Episode 13: In conversation with Matthew Tempone, STEM learning specialist, and teacher of Science and Technologies within the Science & Innovation world 

BSC World: Science & Innovation
Written By Bundoora Secondary College

Meet the guest! 

Matt is a science and STEM specialist who is driven by curiosity and a knack for hands-on discovery, and turns classrooms into creative labs that inspires students to experiment, question everything, and embrace the joy of lifelong learning. 

What’s in this episode? 

  • Matt shares how his curiosity and hands-on approach led him from chemical engineering to teaching science and STEM, emphasising real-world applications and cross-curricular learning. 

  • He highlights the importance of creativity, experimentation, and collaboration in the classroom, encouraging students to question, explore, and connect science with everyday life. 

  • Matt discusses the evolving pathways for students at BSC, supporting flexible learning, practical skills, and lifelong curiosity in a rapidly changing world. 

Extra (important) information! 

Bundoora Secondary College
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