Lisa van Beeck | Project Director, Australian STEM Video Game Challenge
Australian Council for Educational Research

Lisa is a Research Fellow at the Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER) specialising in assessment and reporting in the primary years. She works across curriculum areas focusing primarily on content in mathematics, digital technology and innovation. Lisa's core work is in test development, curriculum review, standard setting, measurement instruments and development of teacher resources.

Lisa is also the Project Director of the Australian STEM Video Game Challenge (STEM VGC). The STEM VGC is a free challenge for Australian students in years 3 to 12 which is designed to engage more students in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) content. In particular, the STEM VGC seeks to engage students in STEM subjects, enable students to develop real-world skills and empower more students to choose STEM careers.

Lisa has nine years experience as a classroom teacher, in Melbourne and New York. She is an advocate for learning through play and passionate about engaging students in STEM activities.