A University of Wollongong project is using drone technology to engage young students in science. ‘Fliight’ is the brainchild of science education students George Harriman and Kian Garcia. The ‘Fliight School’ teaches children how to build and fly drones, and to understanding the science and mechanics behind them. Mr Harriman said the classes give students a new and exciting way of looking at science. “Kids can look at for example, what works better, a three, four or five propeller drone. Simple experiments, and subsequently the results, help them to make their drones better and it’s fun, as opposed to that…
Author: Garth Burley
It’s 2,500km from Wollongong to Cairns. It’s a long drive, let alone ride – but that’s exactly what one University of Wollongong student is about to attempt. EJ Macdonald plans to pedal the distance in October and along the way raise money for the Children’s Medical Research Institute. Macdonald, a triathlete, has been training for months, three-times a day, and she says she’s ready for the challenge.