Meet the UniSC students who are inspiring STEM aspirations across the UniSC regions.

Our Presenters are current UniSC students, graduates, school leaders, or STEM leaders, who are passionate about sharing their STEM skills with students, teachers and parents/carers in the community.

MindSET-do provides employment and networking opportunities with schools, business and industry across our campus regions, and in rural and remote locations. This opportunity helps to develop their confidence to talk about STEM, helping to bring about systemic change in STEM career uptake.

Diana Chirizzi

Diana went to school in the South Burnett region and is currently studying a Bachelor of Primary Education at UniSC. Diana inspires her students and supports their STEM learning whilst also improving her own skills. She loves seeing the passion for STEM that students have, including those students who didn’t even realise they had the passion to begin with.

Asha Cooper

Asha went to school in Quilpie and is currently studying a Bachelor of Psychology (Honours) at UniSC on the Sunshine Coast. Asha is fascinated with psychology and STEM and loves sharing her knowledge and passion for these subjects with students, inspiring the next generation.

Sian Whiting

Sian went to school in the Moreton Bay region and is currently studying a Bachelor of Primary Education at UniSC. Sian loves contributing to STEM experiences in classrooms, seeking participation from students, being encouraging, responding, and seeing the positive outcomes of their learning and discovery.

Lana Jeffs

Lana went to school in the Moreton Bay region, and is our Regional Coordinator for Moreton Bay. She is currently studying a Master of Teaching (Secondary) at UniSC and is an experienced presenter who has teaching experience in both primary and secondary school settings. Lana loves seeing students develop knowledge and skills and being a part of their learning journey. In 2023 Lana was shortlisted for the UniSC Outstanding Alumni Awards for Regional Engagement.

Sam Whale

Sam went to school in Brisbane, he is an experienced Game Developer, very tech savvy and is one of our lead Primary trained presenters in Moreton Bay and Sunshine Coast regions. Sam has gained incredible confidence delivering lessons in a wide range of schools across multiple regions and year levels, he loves STEM and encouraging students who love STEM to pursue their passions.

Kimberly Purcell

Kimberley went to school on the Sunshine Coast, and is currently studying a Master of Teaching (Primary) at UniSC. She is a student-focused teacher and one of our lead Primary trained presenters. Kimberley loves seeing the confidence and satisfaction that the experience of MindSET-do lessons can provide students and the value of hands-on learning, which translates into highly relevant skills for students’ futures in STEM.

Grace Smith

Grace went to school on the Sunshine Coast and is currently studying the Bachelor of Science (Honours) at UniSC. She is one of our Secondary presenters on the Sunshine Coast and loves learning, getting to meet students to talk all about science and would like to work in education one day.

Daniel Poeppmann

Daniel went to school on the Gold Coast, and is currently studying a Bachelor of Primary Education at UniSC, Fraser Coast. He loves seeing the enthusiasm of all students when they get to experience the fun and engaging STEM activities

Jade Kirk

Jade went to school in Gympie and is currently studying a Bachelor of Primary Education at the UniSC Fraser Coast campus. Jade has a passion for all things STEM, and enjoys bringing a different approach to learning into classrooms and delivering lessons that are fun and hands on.

Olivia Herrmann

Olivia went to school on the Sunshine Coast, and is currently studying a Bachelor of Urban Design and Town Planning (Honours) at UniSC. She loves to share her passion for planning with students and inspire them to study at UniSC.

Asha Otuana

Asha went to school on the Sunshine Coast and is currently studying a Bachelor of Primary Education at UniSC. Asha is one of our lead primary presenters on the Sunshine Coast, he loves seeing how much students enjoy the lessons and that light bulb moment go off when they persevere through challenges and create something amazing.

Emma Hilsley

Emma went to school in Kingaroy, Queensland and is currently studying a Bachelor of Psychology (Honours) at UniSC. She is one of our Secondary presenters on the Sunshine Coast, teaching students about the brain’s structure and function. Emma enjoys talking to students about life after school, and career pathways.

Jo Morgan

Jo went to school in New South Wales, and has recently completed a Bachelor of Social Science (Psychology) Honours at UniSC. She loves sharing her love of science and interacting with high school students, broadening their knowledge and learning from them too.

Amy Henderson

Amy went to school on Bribie Island and is currently studying a Bachelor of Secondary Education/ Bachelor of Arts at UniSC. Amy has experience teaching both primary and secondary students and enjoys being a part of a community that is passionate about teaching young people the skills and knowledge they may need in the future.

Jason King

Jason went to school in Brisbane and is currently studying a Bachelor of Primary Education at UniSC. He enjoys gaining additional experience in teaching primary aged students and seeing the impact our STEM lessons have on the students.