Science and Engineering

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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.

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CMT 2026 Alumni Immersive Experience: event recap

51 Alumni from the Curtin Motorsport Team (CMT) recently returned to campus for an evening of reconnecting, reminiscing and getting a behind-the-scenes look at the team’s next chapter.

Alumni explored the newly refurbished CMT Workshop before heading to the Curtin HIVE, where interactive virtual and augmented reality experiences brought the track to life in a whole new way.

For some alumni, it was a particularly special return to campus after a decade or two. The evening also uncovered more than 40 former CMT members who weren’t previously captured in Curtin’s alumni records, helping reconnect even more of the CMT family.

WA-OIGC: Appreciating the art of science

The WA Organic and Isotope Geochemistry Centre (WA-OIGC) is an internationally recognised group contributing to world-class research in the fields of organic and stable isotope geochemistry; energy and mineral resources, palaeontology, extant and ancient environmental geonomics, and paleogeomicrobiology.

Discover the beauty behind our research through these unique fossil prints.

Dare to Explore: Empower the next Space Race

As part of the Daring event series, the Dare to Explore event focused on Curtin’s space efforts, including showcasing PAST, our Perth Aerospace Student Team.

Empower 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.

50 (Plus) Years of Geology at Curtin

Curtin recently marked 50 years of Applied Geology with a special celebration at the WA Museum Boola Bardip.

The reunion brought together over 200 people including alumni and key members of the Geology teaching team across generations, offering a valuable opportunity to reconnect, share stories and reflect on the people and experiences that have shaped the discipline over the years.

TCZ: a hopeful solution for toxic, invasive toads

Containing invasive toad species is closer than ever!

The Toad Containment Zone (TCZ) is a large-scale initiative aimed at preventing the mass invasion of cane toads in the Pilbara region of Western Australia, an extremely toxic, invasive species with nefarious consequences to the native wildlife, such as the Yellow-spotted monitor and the Northern quoll.

Recent developments have been made possible thanks to the SKIP foundation and their unwavering support and critical funding of the TCZ.

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.

Photo: Mark Buntine, Head of School of the WA School of Mines

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A message for the Curtin Civil Engineering alumni community:

We’ve been finding some of our Civil Engineering alumni are a little harder to reach than they used to be, and I’d love to make sure we haven’t lost touch with you.

We’re also bringing our Civil Engineering community together for an event this November, so we’d love to make sure you’re connected and in the loop.

Many bridges don’t stand the test of time, but Curtin’s Civil Engineering community does.

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Graduates

Scholarships

By connecting with donors, the Science and Engineering Advancement team supports countless life-changing scholarships that are delivered to students every year.

Learning and teaching

Learning and teaching

We are eager to engage with people who are passionate about education and motivated to make a difference by contributing their time, expertise and/or financial support to strengthen the faculty’s learning and teaching initiatives.

STEM Outreach programs

STEM Outreach programs

Our STEM Outreach programs are initiatives that inspire curiosity, build confidence, and create pathways into STEM. From school partnerships to holiday programs and community events, we’re making STEM accessible and exciting for everyone.

Research initiatives

Research initiatives

Our Academics undertake research that responds to real world challenges – from protecting Australian biodiversity to developing sustainable building materials, advancing rare earths research, and supporting food security.

Science and Engineering Student Clubs

Science and Engineering Student Clubs

Student Clubs at Curtin provide a great way for students to learn while connecting with one another. By supporting these clubs to achieve long-term self-sustainability, we ensure that students can explore and thrive in extracurricular activities.

Alumni Chapters and Networks: WASMA

Alumni Chapters and Networks: WASMA

Part of our Alumni Networks and Chapters, the WA School of Mines Alumni Association (WASMA) is comprised of deeply engaged Alumni who are keen to ensure that WASM remains a world-class mining school.


Get in touch with us

Find out more by getting in touch with the Advancement team for Science and Engineering.

Head of Advancement
Kathleen Lieuw-Kie-Song-Drown

Head of Advancement

Science and Engineering

Email: k.drown@curtin.edu.au
Phone: +61 449 156 063

Alumni Relations Coordinator
Luisa Lima

Alumni Relations Coordinator

Science and Engineering

Email: luisa.lima@curtin.edu.au
Phone: +61 450 949 608

Senior Development Executive
Kaylee Nicholas

Senior Development Executive

Science and Engineering

Email: kaylee.nicholas@curtin.edu.au
Phone: +61 420 843 005

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