Science and Engineering

Join us in solving tomorrow.

Imagination serves as a gateway to endless possibilities, and at Curtin, we’re committed to forging a brighter tomorrow through our focus on People, Planet, and Partnerships. Our Science and Engineering Faculty drives research excellence in Western Australia, working closely with industry to tackle real-world challenges.

Discover how your support makes a difference through unique learning experiences and inspiring stories from our alumni, scholarship recipients, and researchers. Join us as we continue to shape a brighter future.

Your Impact, Your Stories

Empower the next Aerospace Innovators

Support the Perth Aerospace Student Team’s software department and empower Curtin students to design, build, and fly real CubeSat missions. Your sponsorship gives students hands-on experience, connects you with top emerging talent, and positions your organisation as a leader in aerospace innovation.

Invest in the future and support PAST today.

Support women in STEM

Support female students in Science and Engineering.

Meet Lily Edwards

Lily Edwards likes nothing more than solving a problem, so seemed destined to study Mechatronic Engineering at Curtin. Mechatronics, a heady mix of electrical, mechanical and software engineering, has spawned intelligent systems such as NASA’s Curiosity Rover, i-Limb’s bionic prosthesis and the immensely popular Roomba robot vacuum cleaner.

Uniting Under One Sky: An International Collab

Researchers at Curtin University are at the forefront of space science, seeking answers to some of the biggest questions in astronomy. Curtin’s Institute of Radio Astronomy (CIRA) is a world leading research group in Western Australia, utilising the Muchison Basin in Western Australia, one of the most radio quiet areas on Earth, to make world leading discoveries.

How eDNA is helping tackle sustainability

Environmental DNA (eDNA) is revolutionising the way we address biodiversity loss and sustainability challenges. This innovative approach involves collecting genetic material from environmental samples such as soil, water and air. For example, when a fish moves through water it sheds bits of itself, such as dead skin cells, mucus and faeces.

Head of School thanks PE Limited

Creating industry-ready graduates and future changemakers in the natural resources and energy sector is a key goal of the Western Australia School of Mines: WASM:MECE.

curtin student lily edwards

What’s happening in Science and Engineering

Welcome to the Faculty of Science and Engineering! Our faculty comprises five diverse schools, offering programs in fields such as agriculture, geology, computer science, astronomy, chemistry, mining, and engineering.

Explore the latest happenings in Science and Engineering below.

Interested in learning more about our Faculty? Click the button below to find out more.

WA School of Mines Alumni

WA School of Mines Alumni

With over 100 years of history, WASMA is our oldest and strongest alumni network. It provides graduates with social, educational and professional services and opportunities to maintain its solid foundation of industry and community support within the mining sector.

 Girls+ in STEM

Girls+ in STEM

Join the Girls+ in STEM initiative to inspire and support girls and non-binary students on their path to STEM success.

Christine Foster Memorial Scholarship

Christine Foster Memorial Scholarship

Empowering female students in Science and Engineering by honouring Christine Foster’s legacy.

Curtin Motorsport Team (CMT)

Curtin Motorsport Team (CMT)

Curtin Motorsport Team is a group of 35 dedicated Curtin students who share a passion for engineering and design. Help support the team as they drive forward with a commitment to excellence in engineering.

 Computer Science Students Association (ComSSA)

Computer Science Students Association (ComSSA)

ComSSA is a non-profit club that supports students studying computer science, cyber security and software engineering. Their mission is to strengthen student industry relationships and support the next generation of computing innovators.

Curtin Robotics Club (CRoC)

Curtin Robotics Club (CRoC)

Explore the exciting world of robotics and automation where creativity meets technology and ideas come to life. Focusing on practical hands-on learning, the club aims to broaden the knowledge of students as well as consolidating theoretical information gained during their degrees.

Upcoming Alumni Events

Curtin Alumni Mentoring Program

April

Curtin Alumni Mentoring Program

An exclusive alumni-only mentoring program, launching this April, where you can expand your professional network, gain valuable career insights, and access exclusive opportunities for personal and professional growth.

If you are not sure about it and want to learn more first, try it out through the launch event by signing up here: https://alumni.curtin.edu.au/curtin-alumni-mentoring-program-launch-ready-set-match.

2-day Mental Health First Aid Training

May

2-day Mental Health First Aid Training

Come join us on a 2-day workshop at the Curtin Medical School (Building 410), Room 428, at a discounted rate of $150 for alumni. Over two days apart (day 1: Friday, 8 May; day 2: Friday 15 May), from 9.30am to 4pm, you’ll get hands-on experience on best practices in mental health.

Please note: Attendance is required on both days, in order to successfully complete the workshop and receive your Mental Health First Aid certification.


Get in touch

Get in touch

Find out how you can support Science and Engineering by getting in touch with the Kathleen Lieuw-Kie-Song-Drown, Head of Advancement.

Perth Aerospace Student Team (PAST)

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