Corey Tutt

Associate Professor Corey Tutt OAM is a proud Kamilaroi man, a passionate advocate for STEM education, and a trailblazer in supporting the next generation of First Nations scientists and innovators.

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Corey Tutt

Associate Professor Corey Tutt OAM is a proud Kamilaroi man, a passionate advocate for STEM education, and a trailblazer in supporting the next generation of First Nations scientists and innovators. As the Founder and CEO of DeadlyScience, Corey has dedicated his career to providing Indigenous students across Australia with the resources, tools, and support they need to succeed in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics fields.

In addition to his advocacy and leadership in education, Corey is an accomplished author with several books that celebrate the intersection of Indigenous culture and science. His notable works include The First Scientists: Deadly Inventions and Innovations from Australia’s First Peoples, which highlights the remarkable contributions of Indigenous Australians to science and technology; This Book Thinks You’re Deadly, an empowering book that encourages young readers to take pride in their heritage and follow their dreams; and Caution: This Book Contains Deadly Reptiles!, a fun and informative exploration of Australia’s reptiles through an Indigenous lens. Through his books, Corey aims to inspire young readers to appreciate the deep knowledge and wisdom of Indigenous cultures while promoting the importance of cultural heritage in shaping the future of STEM.

Festival Events

The Library That Made Me – LIVE

DATE March 28 TIME 2:30 pm WHERENewcastle Library Book now

The Vanishing Reader

DATE March 28 TIME 4:00 pm WHEREUniversity of Newcastle NUspace X207 Book now

FAMILY FUN DAY Caution! This Event Contains Deadly Reptiles

DATE March 29 TIME 10:45 am WHEREConcert Hall Newcastle City Hall Book now

BY THE ARTIST

An illustrated book cover featuring a mother and baby echidna beside dirt ground under pale blue sky and the title "Come home, Bigibila" in red lettering

Come Home, Bigibila