CAREERS THAT SHAPE THE WORLD WEDNESDAY 19 APRIL AM 3.00PM. uq.edu.au/shape-your-world

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1 CAREERS THAT SHAPE THE WORLD WEDNESDAY 19 APRIL AM 3.00PM uq.edu.au/shape-your-world

2 WELCOME Choosing a career path can be an exciting but sometimes overwhelming decision. To help you make an informed decision and choose a career that s right for you, attend Careers that shape the world, an annual experience day for Year 11 and 12 students. DURING THE DAY YOU WILL: Talk to industry professionals, academic experts and students. Learn about what they do and why they love it. Discover the careers that you can pursue in: Arts, Communication, Education and Society Business, Economics and Law Engineering, Architecture and Information Technology Health and Medicine Science Learn how you can create change by doing what you love, in a career that s right for you.

3 PROGRAM Careers that shape the world includes three blocks of interactive and career-focused sessions across a range of study areas, followed by a fourth block of sessions that explore university life and beyond. When registering you will need to select one session from each time block. You will automatically be allocated to a welcome session when you register. Register online at uq.edu.au/shape-your-world. Places are limited, so register early to secure your preferred sessions. HOW THE DAY WILL RUN: TIME ACTIVITY 8.00am 8.30am Arrival and registration at the UQ Centre 8.30am 9.00am Welcome 9.00am 10.00am Block am 10.30am Morning tea (provided) 10.45am 11.45am Block am 12:45pm Lunch (provided) 1.00pm 2.00pm Block pm 2.15pm Meet together at the UQ Centre 2.15pm 3.00pm Block pm Leave UQ Please read on for session descriptions.

4 BLOCK 1: 9.00AM 10.00AM ARTS, COMMUNICATION, EDUCATION AND SOCIETY An Education degree: your ticket to a world of opportunities Dig up the past, understand the present, imagine the future So you want to be a journalist? Technology in creative music making careers Who needs a second language when there is Google Translator? A snapshot of the pathways to a career as a primary or secondary school teacher, and the potential career opportunities beyond the classroom. Take part in interactive discussions, or just enjoy the show. Discover exciting careers in social sciences such as: archaeology, policing and corrections, cultural heritage management, native title, social and public policy, and social planning in the developing world. Fancy travelling the world and reporting on everything from natural disasters to the latest in fashion trends? Discover what it takes to tackle this highly competitive and exciting field. From composing video game soundtracks, to performing with laptops and loop pedals, to instructing classes with ipads, find out how music technologies are encouraging the growth of new careers and skills. From humanitarian work in Indonesia to a TV show host in Korea, our graduates needed more than Google Translator to land their dream job. Find out how studying a language can open doors to unexpected careers. BUSINESS, ECONOMICS AND LAW Advanced Finance and Economics How do we achieve equality in an unequal world? Politics, Philosophy and Economics Your Law degree: how far can it take you? Discover what it takes to be a leader in the rewarding world of finance and economics; from investment banking, funds management and stockbroking, to international finance and trade, financial consulting or economics. We will explore the current workplace diversity climate in Australia and discuss how the study of subjects such as Human Resource Management and Organisational Behaviour equip our future managers to tackle such critical problems. Do you have what it takes to be prime minister? How about an economic or social analyst? Or a success in consumer, international or public affairs? A Politics, Philosphy and Economics degree puts you in the box seat to tackle current and future global challenges. From Paris to New York; from Sydney to Mexico. A Law degree doesn t just lead to a career as a solicitor or barrister. This session will highlight some of the extraordinary careers that have opened up to UQ Law graduates.

5 BLOCK 1: 9.00AM 10.00AM ENGINEERING, ARCHITECTURE AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY Algorithmic thinking with Ozobots Chemical engineering Designing your place Electricity to the world - affordable 24/7 power Engineers without borders: sanitation and water Robotics Technology and design Virtual reality tour By drawing paths and creating colour codes, you will work together in teams to create a city for a robot (the Ozobot). Be introduced to algorithmic thinking, prediction and planning in a fun and creative workshop. Chemical engineering plays an important role in addressing key global challenges such as improved public health and sustainability. Take part in hands-on activities and learn why chemical engineering is a career that shapes the world. During this architecture workshop, you will design and draw a space just for you. Use your own imagination, gain an insight into the creative design process, and see what it is like to study Architecture at UQ. 1.5 billion people live without electricity. This means dark nights, no running water, no refrigeration for medicine, and no communication technology. We need to do our share to change this situation. As engineers, our job is to develop this technology. Sanitation and water are two major issues facing developing countries. Learn about the lifesaving process of water filtration, and how civil and environmental engineering contribute to a more sustainable environment. Robotics is a rapidly growing field. Experience building and programming robots and learn about the basics of artificial intelligence. Using MaKeyMaKey kits, learn about electronics and micro-controllers. You will create human-remote controllers to play Space Invaders or control a flight simulator. The workshop is fun and hands-on, and requires no former experience. Experience what it feels like to be on-site at a mine, a building site, or a chemical processing plant. If you are interested in virtual reality, you will love this.

6 BLOCK 1: 9.00AM 10.00AM HEALTH, MEDICINE, BEHAVIOURAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES Beyond fillings and fluoride careers in dentistry Determined to shape the world? Discover how you can change lives Pathways to a career in health sciences Pharmacy, much more than sticking on a label Social work a diverse and rewarding career Discover what it means to practise as a dentist and other career progression options in the dentistry field. Want to follow in the footsteps of nurses and midwives who have shaped the world? A career in nursing and midwifery can help you contribute to better health outcomes for people worldwide. Want to work in health sciences? Whether you want to be a doctor, a public health advocate, or a dietitian, discover all you can do with a Bachelor of Health Sciences, including clinical and non-clinical careers that focus on health. Pharmacists are found working in hospitals, the military, health care clinics and of course your local community pharmacy. With one of Australia s highest employment rates, pharmacy is a fantastic career choice. You ll be surprised at what you can do with a Social Work degree. Be inspired by the exciting possibilities available to you through this rewarding career. SCIENCE Careers in earth and environmental sciences Sky high job opportunities Working with animals Geography, planning, earth sciences and environmental management graduates assist with managing population booms, poverty reduction, climate change adaptation, and designing our cities. Hear from UQ graduates making a difference. Careers in occupational health and safety offer a range of lifestyle options including lucrative salaries, diverse workplaces and the opportunity to travel. Learn how you can turn your interest in science into a successful career. Whether you want to become a veterinarian, a wildlife carer, an equine stud manager or a biosecurity officer, there are science-based programs which can take you into these roles and many other roles that work with animals.

7 BLOCK 2: 10.45AM 11.45AM ARTS, COMMUNICATION, EDUCATION AND SOCIETY An Education degree: your ticket to a world of opportunities Improving our world through politics and public service Who needs a second language when there is Google Translator? A snapshot of the pathways to a career as a primary or secondary school teacher, and the potential career opportunities beyond the classroom. Take part in interactive discussions, or just enjoy the show. Studying political science and public policy provides a route to influencing global, national and local issues. Discover how working in public service can lead to roles in policy making in the national or international arena. From humanitarian work in Indonesia to a TV show host in Korea, our graduates needed more than Google Translator to land their dream job. Find out how studying a language can open doors to unexpected careers. BUSINESS, ECONOMICS AND LAW Delivering products and services in a digitalised world Experiments: games economists play Privacy law in a collected world New technologies have altered the types of products/services that marketers develop and how they promote and distribute these. Learn how marketers can use these technologies to deliver products/services to today s global consumers. Dr. Kenan Kalayci will demonstrate how economics experiments can be used to better understand economic behaviour, test economic policies and make better business decisions. Mark Burdon considers the legal challenges of privacy in our everyday lives in this rapidly developing, datadriven society, in which the foundations of privacy law struggle to meet the complexities of technological development.

8 BLOCK 2: 10.45AM 11.45AM ENGINEERING, ARCHITECTURE AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY Algorithmic thinking with Ozobots Chemical engineering Designing your place Engineers without borders: energy How minerals shape the world Robotics Technology and design By drawing paths and creating colour codes, you will work together in teams to create a city for a robot (the Ozobot). Be introduced to algorithmic thinking, prediction and planning in a fun and creative workshop. Chemical engineering plays an important role in addressing key global challenges such as improved public health and sustainability. Take part in hands-on activities and learn why chemical engineering is a career that shapes the world. During this architecture workshop, you will design and draw a space just for you. Use your own imagination, gain an insight into the creative design process, and see what it is like to study Architecture at UQ. Energy crisis happens around the world and is most serious in developing countries. Discover some of the technologies used to tackle the issue, and how to determine the effectiveness in helping a community. Did you know that over 40 naturally occurring elements are used to make a smart phone? Explore how minerals are used in society and how geologist, mining and metallurgical engineers help guide the responsible development of resources. Robotics is a rapidly growing field. Experience building and programming robots and learn about the basics of artificial intelligence. Using MaKeyMaKey kits, learn about electronics and micro-controllers. You will create human-remote controllers to play Space Invaders or control a flight simulator. The workshop is fun and hands-on, and requires no former experience.

9 BLOCK 2: 10.45AM 11.45AM HEALTH, MEDICINE, BEHAVIOURAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES Careers in psychology Discovering causes and treating diseases with biomedical science Exercise and sport sciences explore human movement Putting the care into your career So you want to be a doctor? Find out what psychology is, and how it can help us understand human behaviour and thinking. Biomedical scientists perform many different roles such as carrying out research into the causes of disease, and evaluating how effective medicines and other therapies are for the treatment of disease. Get a taste of careers in exercise and sport sciences and clinical exercise physiology by participating in various demonstrations and activities conducted in our Human Performance Laboratory. Discover that physio is more than massage, speech pathology is different to drama, and that occupational therapy is more than a job. Consider a career in physiotherapy, occupational therapy or speech pathology and help people get the most out of life. Being a doctor is not an easy occupation, however if you have a strong passion and love for the profession it can be extremely rewarding. Find out more about where a career in medicine can take you. SCIENCE Food and the future Sky high job opportunities The secret life of scientists Wet and wild careers in marine science Feeding the world is one of mankind s biggest global challenges. In the future, we will need to create new types of food, and much more of it. Discover which careers and scientific disciplines can lead you to be part of the solution. Careers in occupational health and safety offer a range of lifestyle options including lucrative salaries, diverse workplaces and the opportunity to travel. Learn how you can turn your interest in science into a successful career. Find out about your opportunities as a research scientist in chemistry, biomedical sciences and more. A panel of UQ research scientists will share their passion for science and explain where research could take you. Discover how marine scientists tackle global challenges like climate change, renewable energy and food security by working at the forefront of research, policy development and industry.

10 BLOCK 3: 1.00PM 2.00PM ARTS, COMMUNICATION, EDUCATION AND SOCIETY Creative industries: employable skills from a Drama major Ever wanted to be a criminologist? Excavating the rich human past The career advantage of studying philosophy and the humanities UQ Drama graduates go on to forge sustainable careers within the creative industries. Hear about how you can pursue career options from arts administration, to directors, actors, playwrights and even the role of state premier. Criminologists explore why people commit crimes, where and how they are likely to offend, and develop ways to control and prevent further infringements. Find out more about the opportunities of a criminology career. Discover the work of archaeologists: our outdoor facility provides an excellent setting for learning the ropes of archaeological fieldwork. Work alongside archaeologists as they excavate, map, sieve and identify artefacts. Learn about the glitterati of CEOs, ambassadors, high commissioners, politicians, governor generals, tech company founders, actors, and artists who all began by studying history, the classics, religion or philosophy. BUSINESS, ECONOMICS AND LAW Can free trade be trumped? The future of human rights in Australia The psychology of the stock market Globalisation is contentious; is free trade really desirable? Is it possible to get better, more fair trade deals by bi-lateral negotiation? We will run interactive experiments to find answers to these and more economic puzzles. How are human rights protected in Australia? Students will consider how our legal system currently protects human rights and discuss if we can do better, or if Australian citizens rights and liberties are appropriately protected. Many people are invested in the stock market but what makes it so attractive? Obtaining an understanding of the finance industry is essential to understanding the stock market and the power of investing.

11 BLOCK 3: 1.00PM 2.00PM ENGINEERING, ARCHITECTURE AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY Algorithmic thinking with Ozobots Calling all entrepreneurs Chemical engineering Designing your place Engineers without borders: prosthetic limbs Robotics Technology and design Virtual reality tour By drawing paths and creating colour codes, you will work together in teams to create a city for a robot (the Ozobot). Be introduced to algorithmic thinking, prediction and planning in a fun and creative workshop. Through UQ s Idea Hub, learn how to build your own business model, pitch your start-up idea and begin your innovation journey. Chemical engineering plays an important role in addressing key global challenges such as improved public health and sustainability. Take part in hands-on activities and learn why chemical engineering is a career that shapes the world. During this architecture workshop, you will design and draw a space just for you. Use your own imagination, gain an insight into the creative design process, and see what it is like to study Architecture at UQ. Engineers improve the lives of millions with contributions to medical technologies including the development of prosthetic limbs. Design and construct a prosthetic limb for an amputee, and test its effectiveness against other teams. Robotics is a rapidly growing field. Experience building and programming robots and learn about the basics of artificial intelligence. Using MaKeyMaKey kits, learn about electronics and micro-controllers. You will create human-remote controllers to play Space Invaders or control a flight simulator. The workshop is fun and hands-on, and requires no former experience. Experience what it feels like to be on-site at a mine, a building site, or a chemical processing plant. If you are interested in virtual reality, you will love this. HEALTH, MEDICINE, BEHAVIOURAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES Setting the record straight on a career as a dietitian Why aren t we all serial killers? Food police, sandwich doctors, carrot-stick peddlers? Fear not. We are setting the record straight on a career as a dietitian. Can psychologists read minds? Is what we see really out there? Why do people behave the way they do? Find out the answers to these questions and more in this brief introduction to psychology.

12 BLOCK 3: 1.00PM 2.00PM SCIENCE Careers beyond the paddock Careers in mathematics and physics From biofuels to drug design: a career in research is never dull Wet and wild careers in marine science The agricultural sector offers diverse job options and a financially rewarding career. Discover how agriculture, plant science, production or agribusiness can allow you to work in a city or in a regional area. Find out why a career in mathematics adds up and how the problem solving skills of physicists are contributing to renewable energy and climate policy. Gain a behind the scenes look at one of UQ s largest research institutes, see current research projects and decide whether a career in research could be a good fit for you. Discover how marine scientists tackle global challenges like climate change, renewable energy and food security by working at the forefront of research, policy development and industry.

13 BLOCK 4: 2.15PM 3.00PM GENERAL Myth busters: careers and study choices Life as a first year UQ student The whole UQ experience from fresher to the future Maximise your UQ experience and enhance your career Preparing for UQ If you re unsure of what you d like to study at UQ and what career path suits you, this session will explore what options are available and provide tips and resources to assist you with your journey. In this session, current UQ students will share their first-year experiences and give some tips on how to prepare for university life. An undergraduate degree is a gateway to a wide range of career opportunities. Discover how your experience at university can shape your ability to tackle some of the biggest problems facing the world today. Find out how to make the most of your time at UQ. This session will provide information about student life and leadership, global study options, practical experience and undergraduate research programs. This session will cover academic preparation, choosing a program based on your career ambition, establishing yourself at uni, scholarships available, accommodation options, and networking opportunities such as clubs and societies.

14 CAREERS Not sure what career is right for you? See some career options below: ARTS, COMMUNICATION, EDUCATION AND SOCIETY Anthropology Archaeology Arts management Author Child and family welfare Community development Conservation Criminology Editing and publishing Education (high school and primary school) International relations Museum industry Music Public service Social work ENGINEERING, ARCHITECTURE AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY Architecture Audio/video engineering Biomedical and pharmaceutical development Commercial development Computer and telecommunications Construction and housing Consulting Graphic design Information technology Mining Multimedia design Power generation Regional development Software engineering User experience design SCIENCE Agribusiness Agronomy and horticulture Animal health and welfare Biochemistry Ecotourism Environmental management Food science and technology Geology Landscape design Marine science Medicine Parks and recreation facility management Scientific research Veterinary science Zoology BUSINESS, ECONOMICS AND LAW Accountancy Auditing Event management Financial planning Human resources International business International trade and finance Law Management Marketing Market research Public relations Real estate and development Stockbroking Travel and tourism management HEALTH AND MEDICINE Aged care Audiology Biotechnology Community pharmacy Defence Dental and oral health Exercise sports science Government and community health Health promotion Health research Indigenous health International aid Nutrition and dietetics Public health Rehabilitation