In this first issue of LabTalk for 2025, we celebrate the dedication of teachers and students across Victoria through detailed reports from the 73rd Science Talent Search, highlighting innovative student work across categories including experimental research, video production, games, and creative writing.
We reflect on 20 years of impact from the Gene Technology Access Centre (GTAC) in a feature by Janice Youl, exploring its evolution and ongoing contribution to STEM education.
Dr Fiona Trapani shares a practical guide to cognitive load checkpoints, offering strategies to enhance student understanding and engagement in science classrooms.
As always, LabTalk showcases inspiring stories and resources that support and energise the work of secondary science educators.
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