Renewable energy powerhouse Dr Alan Finkel took on questions from school students around Australia in this exclusive In Class With… event.
With questions submitted by video and in writing, Alan discusses everything from what a Chief Scientist is to whether or not nuclear energy is renewable. He even has some advice for students hoping to be successful.
For students learning about renewable energy and Australia’s role in the world, this In Class With… will answer all the big questions!
Watch the video on our education platform here.
Want more? Visit our education platform for free STEM education resources, mapped to the curriculum and designed to be used with students from F to Year 10.
You can ask your questions to an inspiring scientist in the next In Class With… event!
They will be quizzing world-leading burns specialist and plastic surgeon Professor Fiona Wood.
Find out more about this event and submit your questions here.
Originally published by Cosmos as RiAus Education: In class with … Dr Alan Finkel
Alan Finkel
Alan Finkel is an electrical engineer, neuroscientist and former Chief Scientist of Australia.
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