VSSEC has been operating Radio Astronomy programs for secondary school students since 2020. They have been delivered in many forms: online, in-person outreach, onsite at VSSEC, and most successfully as a week-long work experience program. This talk will explore how the program operates, as well as the successes and challenges of delivering highly scientific astrophysics content to secondary school students.

About Emma Barnett

Emma Barnett manages the Radio Telescope program and all outreach programs at VSSEC. She studied physics at the University of Melbourne, and throughout her career she has developed a deep enthusiasm for STEM outreach and education. She is passionate about improving the equity of STEM in Australia and giving the future generation of scientists the skills needed to excel.