The Big Mob, STEM it up Project
This podcast series is hosted by Associate Professor Marnee Shay and the Australia's Women in STEM Ambassador, who support the Commonwealth Government's Pathway to Diversity in STEM Review.
This podcast is part of a research project called Big Mob STEM it Up.
Quandamooka postdoctoral fellow, Ren Perkins, yarns with 12 Indigenous trailblazers in STEM.
Listen to hear their stories and experiences in STEM fields.
Artwork by Tara-Rose Gonebale
The Big Mob, STEM it up Project
Episode 2: Torres Webb
Torres is a proud Far North Queenslander and Indigenous man from the Torres Strait (Erub, Darnley Island). Torres has a long history of working with a range of educational institutions and communities to promote and showcase the depth of Indigenous scientific knowledge: Ways of being, knowing and doing. He has significant experience of developing science curriculum for all Australian educational sectors. Additionally, Torres has led over 150 different professional learning opportunities for teachers. Utilising inquiry- and strength-based approaches to learning and teaching he focusses on building teacher capability to authentically and respectfully embed Indigenous science knowledges in their practice.