High Achieving Middle College Students Attend University Satellite Course

Recently Mrs. Hayes, Head of Career Development, invited students to apply for a crash course in building satellites at Griffith University. Three Middle College students, Emily Studiman (Year 9), Sam Roberts (Year 8), and Ryan Dent (Year 7) attended the event which was part of the 2022 World Science Festival Mission Control’s Apprentice Program.

Emily reports that the experience was very rewarding. “We got to hold a tiny circuit board worth approximately $7,000 and learned that communication with Mars can take up to seven months. I have a different perspective on satellites and space technology now - how far it's come because I expected the satellites to be massive not tiny little cubes.” Ryan also relished this experience, adding that the circuit board they held would be launched into space later this year. Students also enjoyed exploring the university campus and facilities, especially the Engineering and Aviation Building.

As an educational experience, Emily rated the course 50/10 and encouraged other Middle College students to make the most of opportunities to extend their thinking through attending events like this. Thanks to Mrs. Hayes for sharing it with the community.

Mrs Jo Belchamber, Head of Learning Middle College