Scott Sleap

Scott Sleap is a Professor of Practice - STEM at the University of Sydney, specializing in Initial Teacher Education, Research, and Outreach. He concurrently holds an Honorary Professorship at the University of Newcastle's College of Engineering, Science, and Environment. As the foundational Principal of the NSW Virtual STEM Academy and STEM Enrichment Coordinator for the NSW Department of Education, he has impacted over 25,000 teachers and 200,000 students through STEM initiatives.

Research Expertise

His research bridges critical gaps in STEM access and innovation, with emphasis on:

• Equity-driven programs for rural/remote communities and women in STEM
• Space education collaborations with NASA and the Australian Space Agency
• Workforce development strategies recognized by the OECD as global best practices

Awards and Leadership

Decorated with national honors including the Prime Minister’s Prize for Excellence in Science Teaching (2018) and a Churchill Fellowship. He leads key projects like the Australian Virtual STEM Academy and advises governmental bodies including:

• National Space Workforce Executive Committee
• CSIRO Generation STEM Advisory Committee
• Google Education Computer Science Outreach Group

Global Collaborations

Partners with Arizona State University (Milo Academy), Aldrin Family Foundation, and Mangitude.io to design space-focused educational experiments for the International Space Station.