The First Scientists

Tue 3 — Fri 6 May 2022

Multiple Venues

Word Play / Word Play - Years 9-12

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#About the event

Duration: 60 minutes

Have you ever wondered what the stars can tell us, or how to predict the seasons? Maybe you have wondered whether forensic science is possible without a crime scene investigation. Corey Tutt shares the joy of science, which helps answer these questions, by drawing on the history and knowledge of Indigenous Australians as the first scientists.

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#Artist

Corey Tutt

Corey Tutt is a Kamilaroi man from Nowra on the New South Wales south coast. As a kid, he dreamed of becoming a zookeeper and in high school he developed a love of STEM subjects. But unlike the arts and sport, he found there was little encouragement for Aboriginal people to pursue careers in STEM. In 2018, while working as a research assistant for the University of Sydney, Corey founded DeadlyScience, a not-for-profit organisation that aims to provide science books and telescopes to remote schools in Australia, and connects young Indigenous people with mentors to encourage their participation in STEM subjects. In 2020, Corey was named the NSW Young Australian of the Year, and a Human Rights Hero by the Australian Human Rights Commission. He continues to work tirelessly to send STEM resources to Indigenous communities, and show First Nations kids that STEM is for them. The organisation has even attracted international attention, with Corey presenting at Harvard and Oxford universities.