Sponsored Awards 

Major sponsors provide special awards, which may include specific design briefs and project criteria aligned to their organisational vision and value propositions. These include:

Catholic Network Australia

Andy Thomas Space Foundation

Arkaroola Education & Research Foundation

Andy Thomas Space Foundation: STEM in Space

The Andy Thomas Space Foundation (ATSF) mission is to promote social wellbeing and overcome disadvantage in Australia and to advocate in favour of space as a domain for international cooperation and peaceful coexistence, building a culture of entrepreneurship and igniting a curiosity for space and related scientific activities among young Australians.

SMN Design Process A4 ATSF.pdf
ATSF STEM in Space_ STEM MAD National Project Criteria 2022 - Primary .pdf
ATSF STEM in Space_ STEM MAD National Project Criteria 2022 - Secondary (1).pdf

Arkaroola Education & Research Foundation: STEM for Conservation

The Arkaroola Wilderness Sanctuary in the northern Flinders Ranges is an area of breathtaking beauty and profound significance for scientific research and conservation of intact arid-land ecosystems. It is internationally recognised for its geological features reaching back 2 billion years; spectacular landscapes; biodiversity assets including endemic and endangered species and cultural history of the Adnyamathanha people.

The Arkaroola Education & Research Foundation has been established to foster an interest in natural science and create pathways for young students to engage with and pursue careers in the various science disciplines; particularly geology, astronomy, ecology and biology.


SMN Design Process A4 Ark.pdf
Arkaroola STEM Challenge Projects
Primary Arkaroola STEM Challenge - Save the Yellow-footed Rock Wallaby.pdf
Arkaroola Secondary STEM challenge - Water for Wallabies.pdf
Arkaroola Secondary STEM Challenge - Water for Wildlife.pdf
Arkaroola Secondary STEM Challenge - Catch the Cactus.pdf