Hands-on STEM workshop materials

About STEMMechanics

Practical STEM learning for curious minds.

STEMMechanics delivers hands-on STEM workshops that are playful, practical and a little unexpected for schools, libraries and communities across Far North Queensland.

James Collins

Meet James

James Collins is the Founder & Chief Tinkerer at STEMMechanics.

James created STEMMechanics to deliver hands-on STEM workshops that feel playful, practical and a little unexpected.

With experience delivering programs across schools, libraries and remote communities throughout Queensland, James designs workshops that help students build, experiment, create and problem-solve through making.

Mission

Make STEM feel achievable, creative and memorable.

Workshops are designed around making, testing and improving, so learners build confidence through real activity rather than passive instruction.

Service Area

Based in Cairns, delivered across regional Queensland.

STEMMechanics works with schools, councils, libraries, homeschool groups and community organisations across Far North Queensland and beyond.

Delivery

Materials, planning and support are handled for you.

Sessions are prepared with the venue, age group, group size and learning goals in mind, making external programs easier to organise.

Timeline

Built from practical education, technology and regional delivery experience.

Community technology

Supporting digital literacy, creative technology and hands-on learning in community settings.

School and library programs

Delivering workshops that are organised, engaging and suitable for mixed confidence levels.

STEMMechanics

Bringing workshop delivery, maker kits and creative technology experiences together under one focused education business.

Ready to inspire your students?

Tell us about your school, library or community event and we can recommend a hands-on STEM workshop format that fits.