ABOUT ME: ELIAS WRANGA

I am Elias Wranga, a Papua New Guinean educator and STEM advocate from East Sepik Province, currently residing in Western Province. I am married with four children and serve as the Principal Director and Teacher at Cross Country (STEM) School of Excellence. With over a decade of teaching and leadership experience, I am passionate about advancing STEM education and research to create sustainable solutions for Papua New Guinea.

2020-2022 – Queensland University of Technology: Graduate Certificate in STEM Education.

2006-2009 – The University of Goroka – PNG: Bachelor’s degree in science education

2002-2003 – Brandi Secondary School: Grade 12 Certificate

2024 – PNG Research Science Technology Award Winning Research: Practical STEM in Education
2022 – Co-facilitated STEM Education Training under AAPNG for University Academics & Teachers
2021 – Award-winning Student STEM Project Presentation, Pacific Science Circus, University of Melbourne
2020 – STEM Education Clinical Research and Presentation, NDoE Curriculum Development Division
2016 – Founded Cross Country (STEM) School of Excellence
2015 – Education Research Presentation, University of Goroka – Rural Remote Education in PNG
2013-2014 – Facilitated teacher professional development and youth seminars

2022 – QUT Impact Story Awards: Outstanding Impact in Food Security and Sustainable Agriculture
2022 – QUT Impact Ambassador to Papua New Guinea
2021 – Science Journal Co-authored: Teaching Science Using Digital Technologies – ERIC (ed.gov)
Featured in Post Courier, The National, and TVWAN News for STEM advocacy and education impact
Multiple community-based projects including youth empowerment, teacher training, and cocoa farming revival

2024 – PNG Research Science Technology Award Winning Research: Practical STEM in Education
2022 – Co-facilitated STEM Education Training under AAPNG for University Academics & Teachers
2021 – Award-winning Student STEM Project Presentation, Pacific Science Circus, University of Melbourne
2020 – STEM Education Clinical Research and Presentation, NDoE Curriculum Development Division
2016 – Founded Cross Country (STEM) School of Excellence
2015 – Education Research Presentation, University of Goroka – Rural Remote Education in PNG
2013-2014 – Facilitated teacher professional development and youth seminars