{"id":32205,"date":"2026-05-22T14:13:45","date_gmt":"2026-05-22T06:13:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/about\/?page_id=32205"},"modified":"2026-05-22T14:56:37","modified_gmt":"2026-05-22T06:56:37","slug":"engage-and-partner-with-us","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/about\/learning-teaching\/science-engineering\/school-of-civil-mechanical-engineering\/engage-and-partner-with-us\/","title":{"rendered":"Engage and partner with us"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Work with CME<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The school of Civil and Mechanical Engineering (CME) regularly works alongside government agencies, industry partners and a range of organisations to create impact.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Below you can explore a range of pathways for engagement which include contributing to teaching and learning experiences, collaborating on research and demand-driven projects, and supporting community and STEM outreach initiatives. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have a proposal you\u2019d like to submit to the school, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/about\/learning-teaching\/science-engineering\/school-of-civil-mechanical-engineering\/engage-and-partner-with-us\/engage-with-the-school-of-civil-and-mechanical-engineering\/\">please fill out the form<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n<mimas-block \n        block-name=\"accordion\"\n        role=\"complementary\"\n        aria-label=\"Accordion content\"\n        data-segment=\"all\">\n\n                \n<div class=\"block-heading\"\n     data-segment=\"dom\"\n     data-style=\"\"\n     data-align=\"default\"\n>\n\n                                <h2 class=\"block-heading__title \" id=\"pathways-for-engagement\">Pathways for engagement<\/h2>\n            \n                        \n                                <div class=\"block-heading__content\"><p>Are you looking to collaborate with CME on a project or share your knowledge with the next generation of engineers? Industry, government and research partners are encouraged to bring forward proposals for the following areas:<\/p>\n<\/div>\n            \n            \n                <\/div>\n\n                    <div class=\"accordion\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-title-Student-projects\">\n            <button type=\"button\" class=\"accordion__heading\" aria-controls=\"Student-projects\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n            <div class=\"title\" id=\"accordion-title-Student-projects\">Student projects<\/div>\n            <div class=\"icon\"><\/div>\n        <\/button>\n        <div class=\"accordion__content\" id=\"Student-projects\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                    <ul>\n<li><strong>Final-year projects\/Master of professional engineering:<\/strong> Industry sponsors define real-world engineering problems for student teams to solve.<\/li>\n<li><strong>PhD &amp; Masters by Research projects:<\/strong> Opportunities for industry to co-supervise, provide access to data, or co-fund applied research.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Short-term challenges &amp; hackathons:<\/strong> Problem statements supplied by industry to stimulate rapid, innovative solutions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n        \n                            \n                    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n                    <div class=\"accordion\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-title-Student-internships-&amp;-placements\">\n            <button type=\"button\" class=\"accordion__heading\" aria-controls=\"Student-internships-&amp;-placements\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n            <div class=\"title\" id=\"accordion-title-Student-internships-&amp;-placements\">Student internships &amp; placements<\/div>\n            <div class=\"icon\"><\/div>\n        <\/button>\n        <div class=\"accordion__content\" id=\"Student-internships-&amp;-placements\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                    <ul>\n<li><strong>Undergraduate internships:<\/strong> Provide practical workplace experience for students.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Internships for research students:<\/strong> Collaborative research placements linking industry challenges to PhD\/Masters expertise.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n        \n                            \n                    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n                    <div class=\"accordion\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-title-Guest-lectures-&amp;-learning-experiences\">\n            <button type=\"button\" class=\"accordion__heading\" aria-controls=\"Guest-lectures-&amp;-learning-experiences\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n            <div class=\"title\" id=\"accordion-title-Guest-lectures-&amp;-learning-experiences\">Guest lectures &amp; learning experiences<\/div>\n            <div class=\"icon\"><\/div>\n        <\/button>\n        <div class=\"accordion__content\" id=\"Guest-lectures-&amp;-learning-experiences\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                    <ul>\n<li><strong>Guest lectures &amp; seminars:<\/strong> Sharing industry expertise in classrooms.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Fieldwork &amp; site visits:<\/strong> Hosting students on industry sites for experiential learning.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Equipment &amp; software contributions:<\/strong> Donations or access to tools that enhance student learning.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n        \n                            \n                    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n                    <div class=\"accordion\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-title-Research-collaborations\">\n            <button type=\"button\" class=\"accordion__heading\" aria-controls=\"Research-collaborations\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n            <div class=\"title\" id=\"accordion-title-Research-collaborations\">Research collaborations<\/div>\n            <div class=\"icon\"><\/div>\n        <\/button>\n        <div class=\"accordion__content\" id=\"Research-collaborations\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                    <ul>\n<li><strong>Demand driven research:<\/strong> Addressing specific technical, safety, or productivity challenges identified by industry.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Applied research projects:<\/strong> Co-designed with academic staff to meet industry needs.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n        \n                            \n                    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n                    <div class=\"accordion\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-title-Sponsorships-and-support\">\n            <button type=\"button\" class=\"accordion__heading\" aria-controls=\"Sponsorships-and-support\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n            <div class=\"title\" id=\"accordion-title-Sponsorships-and-support\">Sponsorships and support<\/div>\n            <div class=\"icon\"><\/div>\n        <\/button>\n        <div class=\"accordion__content\" id=\"Sponsorships-and-support\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                    <ul>\n<li><strong>Prizes and awards:<\/strong> Sponsoring recognition for outstanding student performance.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Scholarships:<\/strong> Funding support for undergraduate, postgraduate, or research students.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Student club: <\/strong>For club sponsorship or support, please visit the Clubs page to connect directly.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n        \n                            \n                    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n                    <div class=\"accordion\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-title-STEM-outreach\">\n            <button type=\"button\" class=\"accordion__heading\" aria-controls=\"STEM-outreach\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n            <div class=\"title\" id=\"accordion-title-STEM-outreach\">STEM outreach<\/div>\n            <div class=\"icon\"><\/div>\n        <\/button>\n        <div class=\"accordion__content\" id=\"STEM-outreach\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                    <p>CME is involved in several STEM outreach programs, designed to inspire the next generation of creators and innovators.<\/p>\n<p><strong>FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC)<\/strong>: Join Team 4788 to design, build, and compete with a large-scale robot. Starting with Master Classes, students can progress to the Build Season and have the opportunity to compete in state and national robotics competitions.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Indigenous Australian Engineering School<\/strong>: A week-long residential engineering experience for First Nations students, established and funded by Engineering Aid Australia. Explore engineering pathways through hands-on activities, industry connections, and cultural engagement while staying at Curtin University. Students join a national IAES community and qualify for ongoing education scholarships.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Girls+ in STEM<\/strong>: Our Girls+ in STEM initiative inspires young women and non-binary students to pursue their passion for science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Through engaging hands-on programs, mentoring, and connections with industry role models, we offer opportunities for students from primary school to university. Our initiatives create inclusive spaces where students can build confidence, develop practical skills, and envision exciting futures in STEM fields.<\/p>\n<p>If you have a proposal for an outreach program specific to the School of Civil and Mechanical Engineering, please submit use the enquiry form linked from this page to get in touch. If your outreach proposal is broader than a single school, please <a href=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/engage\/stem-outreach\/\">contact <\/a>the Faculty of Science and Engineering&#8217;s Outreach team.<\/p>\n\n        \n                            \n                    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n                    <div class=\"accordion\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-title-Student-clubs\">\n            <button type=\"button\" class=\"accordion__heading\" aria-controls=\"Student-clubs\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n            <div class=\"title\" id=\"accordion-title-Student-clubs\">Student clubs<\/div>\n            <div class=\"icon\"><\/div>\n        <\/button>\n        <div class=\"accordion__content\" id=\"Student-clubs\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                    <p>Student clubs manage their outreach and engagement internally through their dedicated websites. Industry partners are welcome to connect directly with clubs to discuss potential collaboration opportunities.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re looking to discuss site visits, public events, sponsorships or anything directly related to a club\u2019s operations, you can get in touch with them through the contact form available on their <a href=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/about\/learning-teaching\/science-engineering\/school-of-civil-mechanical-engineering\/student-clubs\/\">website<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n        \n                            \n                    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n        \n<\/mimas-block>\n\n<mimas-block full-width=\"black\" \n             block-name=\"banner-cta\" role=\"complementary\" aria-label=\"Banner CTA\"\n             data-segment=\"all\">\n\n        \n<div class=\"block-heading\"\n     data-segment=\"dom\"\n     data-style=\"black\"\n     data-align=\"default\"\n>\n\n                                <h2 class=\"block-heading__title h3\" id=\"join-us-on-linkedin\">Join us on 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