CHARLOTTE BARKLA
Children's Author
My Recent Articles
Teens take a stand against racism - AEU News
Two Year 12 students used the ‘downtime’ supplied by COVID lockdowns to create an anti-racism kit designed to help high school students combat discrimination in their schools and local communities.
Not just about the numbers - AEU News
Shaking up the traditional image of finance and economics at school could be the key to creating financial literacy among the next generation,
Turning the ship around -
AEU News
Nature inspiration -
create digital
From birds to burrs, here are four examples of biomimicry at work.
Humanitarian engineering -
create digital
Four engineers share why they have a passion for humanitarian projects.
Bionic glove -
create digital
An Australian-designed bionic glove is set to bring greater autonomy to paralysis patients.
(Photo credit: BES/D+I)
Rehabilitation engineering -
create digital
Engaging girls in STEM -
create digital
These programs aim to keep girls in STEM – from preschool to university.
Nature-inspired materials -
create digital
COVID-19 Dashboard -
create digital
A former UNSW lecturer has created the world’s go-to COVID-19 tracker, used by billions of people worldwide.
Contactless key to stop COVID-19 spread -
create digital
A 3D-printed plastic tool developed by an engineering student could slow the transmission of viruses in the community.
Ultra-thin touch screens -
create digital
Construction sustainability - create digital
An engineering graduate wants to make construction practices more sustainable.
Diversity in engineering - create digital
A new engineering group aims to promote LGBTQI+ inclusion at every level.
Autonomous robot -
create digital
An underwater rover is exploring Antarctica before making the leap to space.
Innovation during COVID-19 - create digital
The COVID-19 pandemic has created a community of engineers ready to help.
Taking cancer research out of this world - create digital
Space travel could help this engineer develop more effective cancer treatment.
Future STEM Innovators -
create digital
Incredible young minds from across the country have been recognised at national science and engineering awards.
Schools of Sustainability -
AEU
At Banyule Primary School in Victoria, sustainability is everyone's business.
96 "Jobs of tomorrow" -
create digital
A study from the World Economic Forum reveals emerging opportunities for employment in the global economy.
Closing the gender gap - create digital
A new national taskforce is set to tackle diversity in engineering.
Changing the perception of engineering - create digital
An AI algorithm shows why it’s time to change the perception of what an engineer does.
Low-waste Christmas -
Sydney Morning Herald
There are ways to ditch the excess and do a truly low-waste Christmas.
Creating the scientists of the future - AEU
A new model aims to shift how science is taught in early childhood settings.
Could algae help sustainable buildings bloom? - create digital
From food to fibre, fuel and fertiliser, algae has great potential as a sustainable resource. And we could soon add building technology to that list.
Australia home to three of the world’s ‘smartest’ cities - create digital
It may be home to less than 8 per cent of Australia’s population, but South Australia is leading the country when it comes to creating smart cities.
“Breaking through the concrete ceiling” - create digital
New research from Randstad reveals the issues preventing women entering or remaining in construction.