We deliver programs that are metamorphic in their nature and outcome, creating a transition in student and teacher capabilities so profound that they don’t just change a person’s knowledge base; they change them fundamentally.
REA Update
TEAM Australia & Team New Zealand Head to 2026 STEM Racing Finals
Team Australia includes:
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- Fusion: Charles Campbell College, Adelaide.
- Ad-Astra: Brighton Grammar School, Melbourne.
- Genesis: Wesley College, Perth.
- Novaris: Trinity Grammar School, Melbourne.
- Typhoon: Alamanda K-9 College and Homestead Senior Secondary College, Melbourne.
A Journey of Years in the Making
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Programs & Resources
Over 1,000,000 students have already engaged in our range of Science Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) programs. Learn about our programs and activities and see what we are able to do for you.
SKILLS & TRAINING
Skills and training resources designed to inspire young people and develop critical skills for future careers, with a focus on STEM education, industry collaboration, and hands-on learning.
Events Calendar
REA is involved in events and activities around Australia and internationally. Find out about events of interest and stay in touch with current events.
Industry Partnerships
We can’t build a Smart Nation without the support of Industry. You have the mentors, role models and cool projects that will influence young minds. Find out how you can make an impact and leave a legacy.
The Stories We Can Tell
Here’s the living proof of how we have made STEM “cool” and transformed many thousands of lives over the past two decades.
Above and beyond podcast
Listen to the stories of students, teachers and members of industry, propelled above and beyond their own expectations on our podcast. Episodes streaming now.
STEM Career Pathways
REA facilitates career intervention activities which link schools, industry, TAFE, universities and parents to engage with STEM at schools and encourage students to take up STEM career pathways after school.
Achieving Across The CURRICULUM
REA programs facilitate a truly cross-curricular learning environment, with students engaging with STEM challenges that foster both analytical and interpersonal problem solving skills that are prized by industry.
REA RESEARCH
Transforming Futures through STEM Education
The impact of STEM education programs on student engagement, educational outcomes, and career pathways in STEM.
For over forty years, governments and industry have invested significantly in STEM initiatives. However, a key challenge remains:
How do we measure meaningful outcomes?
Since 2003, REA has collected and analysed annual data nationwide using a consistent research framework to better understand the factors influencing students’ career decisions in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM).
The study explores:
• The effectiveness of school-based STEM intervention programs
• The factors influencing students toward engineering career pathways
• Differences in career decision-making between boys and girls
• The role of industry engagement, real-world problem solving, and applied learning in shaping student aspirations
One of the most significant findings was that these programs were not merely educational — they were metamorphic.
They did not merely increase knowledge. They fundamentally transformed the capabilities, confidence, perspectives, and aspirations of both students and teachers.
The research shows that authentic, project-based STEM education, supported by industry engagement and real-world challenges, encourages more students to pursue STEM careers and prepares the future workforce with relevant skills.
As Australia faces increasing shortages in engineering and advanced technical skills, this study offers a foundation for rethinking how STEM education is delivered, measured, and supported nationwide.
