Michael Ling is a STEM teacher at St Peter's College in Clyde North, Melbourne. He is passionate about leveraging real-world context in the development of learning programs, in order to develop deeper engagement and understanding of concepts. He has worked for the past 6 years leading the STEM program at St Peter's College, integrating the year 9 Science and Mathematics curriculum into a combined dynamic and engaging subject. He uses current research to create learning programs in which students are not only successful, but also aware of the causes of their success.