Australian manufacturing industry urged to support Victorian students representing Australia at F1 in Schools World Final
The Re-Engineering Australia Foundation (REA) is calling on the manufacturing industry, particularly in Victoria, to rally together and financially support two exceptional teams of students representing Australia at the prestigious F1 in Schools World Final in Singapore from 8-15 September 2023.
Every year, students nationwide participate in the F1 in Schools STEM challenge. This competition challenges their engineering and manufacturing skills by designing and fabricating a miniature F1 car using industry-standard technology. Teams compete at regional, state, and national finals, aiming to earn a spot at the F1 in Schools World Finals, where they will compete against 70 teams from around the globe.
The 2023 National Representatives from Victoria include Team Aurora, from Trinity Grammar in Kew, and team Hadron, a collaboration between students from Alamanda K–9 College, Point Cook and Phoenix P–12 Community College, Ballarat.
Australia has an outstanding track record in this competition, having previously clinched the F1 in Schools world title on seven occasions. Notably, four of these World Championship titles were secured by teams from Victoria. This year, two talented teams from Victoria emerged victorious at the F1 in Schools National Final and will proudly represent Australia internationally.
However, these students now face the challenge of raising the necessary financial assistance to cover essential expenses, including airfares and accommodation, for participating in the World Final. The current economic climate has added to their difficulties. To enable them to showcase their exceptional engineering and manufacturing talents, they are calling on the industry’s collective support to help raise the required $100,000.
By coming together and contributing even in a small way, the manufacturing industry can make a significant difference in the lives of these remarkable students. Supporting their endeavours will propel them towards success and foster a culture of excellence within Victoria’s educational landscape.
“We believe in the potential of these young minds and their ability to shape the future of our industry,” said Dr Michael Myers OAM, Chairman of Re-Engineering Australia Foundation. “Financial assistance from the manufacturing industry will not only provide these students with an opportunity to represent their country but also empower them to become the innovators and leaders of tomorrow.”
The Re-Engineering Australia Foundation (REA) is a non-profit organisation dedicated to inspiring and motivating young people towards careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). Through programs like F1 in Schools, REA nurtures students’ creativity, problem-solving skills, and passion for innovation, preparing them for future success in the industry.
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