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STEM Support

STEM support that's easy as pi

Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) helps us understand the world, solve real-life problems, and come up with cool new ideas.

But let’s be real: working with numbers can be tough, we get that. That’s why we’ve built a support system to help you feel more confident and less overwhelmed.

Whether you're studying nursing, engineering, biology, chemistry, or just trying to make sense of your maths unit, you've landed in the right place.

STEM support services

Drop-in Help

Just swing by the Berwick Library any Monday to Thursday between 12–2 pm.
You’ll find our friendly STEM Learning Skills Advisor Sofia ready to help. No appointment needed.

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1:1 Help

Book a 30-minute one-on-one appointment with Sofia, our STEM Learning Skills Advisor.
Appointments can be on campus, over the phone or online.

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24/7 Help

Need support outside of drop-in hours? No worries. Explore resources in Moodle, anytime, anywhere. Help is always just a click away.

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Meet Sofia, your STEM Learning Skills Advisor

“I'm a STEM Learning Skills Advisor with a background in teaching maths and science, and I'm passionate about helping students feel more confident—especially if maths makes you anxious. I’m here to break down tricky concepts in a clear, visual way and support you with practical strategies for problem-solving and critical thinking. Whether you're stuck on something or just want to improve how you learn, I'm here to help.”

I can help you:

  • Understand your maths coursework
  • Go over basic concepts
  • Figure out advanced problems
  • Apply formulas and methods to assessment questions
  • Get help with chemistry and biology concepts and tasks
  • Work out nursing dosages, engineering formulas, or everyday stats

Just bring along:

  • Questions or assessment tasks you'd like help with
  • Textbook (if relevant)
  • Your calculator
Book a 1:1: appointment with Sofia

Meet your STEM helpers:

Meet NiNA - Our AI helper for Nursing students

Stuck on dosages, calculations or stats in your nursing course? NiNA’s here to help.
She’s your AI assistant in Moodle, ready to help you tackle numbers with confidence.

Find NiNA in Moodle      

Meet EdNA - Our AI helper for Teaching students

Getting ready for the LANTITE test? EdNA’s got your back.
She’s your go-to AI assistant in Moodle, ready to help with the Numeracy part of LANTITE.

Find EtNA in the LANTITE Moodle      

Contact us

Our STEM Support team is here to help.

Book an appointment
Meet with a STEM Learning Advisor for personalised academic support.

Email us
Send your questions to lass@federation.edu.au and we’ll get back to you shortly.