Gene Technology Access Centre
Dr KIEU (South Eastern Metropolitan) (09:51): Last week I received an opportunity to visit the Gene Technology Access Centre at University High School as the Victorian government’s STEM education ambassador. This is part of my commitment to visit all of the state’s 16 specialist STEM facilities, and I was delighted to learn about the variety of STEM programs offered to students at the GTAC. The GTAC offers online learning courses—even games—teaching resources, virtual programs and face-to-face onsite and outreach programs, which help to engage students and the broader community in all facets of STEM education and research through cutting-edge lab work, robotics and a raft of programs in cell and molecular biology. I extend my sincere appreciation to the GTAC director, Jacinta Duncan; deputy director Tony Chiovitti; and University High School principal Ciar Foster for their hospitality and the tour. I would also like to thank my colleague Sheena Watt, MP, for her attendance last week.