One Giant Leap Australia Foundation presents an informative podcast for school students who have their sights set on a career in STEM.
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One Giant Leap Australia, in collaboration with the Australian Space Agency and the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA), is thrilled to announce that two Australian students have had their proposed experiment accepted to be conducted aboard the International Space Station (ISS) as part of the Asian Try Zero-G competition.Students Hayley Yousef and Kaila Elias, alumni of One Giant Leap Australia’s space education programs, have designed an innovative experiment titled “Water Spring.” This experiment aims to explore and observe how water responds to contraction and expansion mechanical forces, utilising a slinky, and how water’s fluid dynamics respond to these and other forces in the microgravity environment of space.
https://onegiantleapaustralia.com/asian-try-zero-g/
30 Apr 2026
Dr Lisa Newman - Space Food
Dr Lisa Newman is a lecturer and researcher in food science and nutrition whose work explores how taste and smell shape eating behaviour. Her research focuses on improving food acceptance and nutritional outcomes, particularly for individuals with altered sensory perception, including children with fussy eating, people with autism, older adults, and those in isolated or extreme environments, like space. She uses innovative approaches such as sensory play and digital simulations to better understand and enhance how people experience food.
Through her outreach activities, Lisa collaborates with organisations such as Lunaria One and Australian Lunar Experiment Promoting Horticulture (ALEPH) to explore how space-inspired education can engage students with food and science. Together, this work investigates how interacting with plants, particularly in space-based or simulated environments, can positively influence children’s willingness to try new foods and build healthier eating habits. By linking sensory science with hands-on, immersive learning, these collaborations help bring the latest research into classrooms and inspire students to see the connections between food, health, and future space exploration.
Alongside her research, Lisa is a passionate educator committed to making science engaging, relevant, and accessible. Through her teaching and outreach work, she connects students with real-world applications of food science, from everyday eating experiences to challenges in unique environments like space. She aims to inspire curiosity and show students how understanding our senses can help solve practical problems, improve wellbeing, and open pathways into exciting careers in science.
https://www.rmit.edu.au/profiles/n/lisa-newman
https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisa--newman/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisa--newman/)
13 Mar 2026
Aeronautical Engineering Student, Redmond Henry
In this episode, One Giant Leap Australia Director, Jackie Carpenter speaks to for Space Tour USA participant and Aeronautical Engineering Student, Redmond Henry.
Jackie Carpenter has a diverse and long-standing background in education and is widely recognised as a dynamic speaker and engaging teacher. Her passion for STEM and STEAM is embedded in the broader mission of One Giant Leap Australia, which works with industry, academia, government and the community to expand pathways and improve access to future-focused careers.
Through her work, Jackie actively connects industry and education through innovation, creating meaningful opportunities for students to explore emerging fields and career possibilities. Her vision is to build an organisation that helps drive the transformation of Australian Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics education, equipping young Australians with the knowledge, skills and inspiration to thrive in the opportunities of the future.
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