For Educators
We need scientific research more than ever, however connecting our students and staff with the cutting edge is sometimes challenging. The Clemons Lab is committed to inspiring and supporting the next generation of scientists through a number of avenues below. With expertise in chemistry, materials science and chemistry education, we can tailor a program just right for your students, staff or both. Get in touch today.
Teaching and Learning Resources
Check out our Nanotechnology Teaching and Learning Guide (includes lesson plans, worksheets and activities) developed in collaboration with The University of Western Australia and matched to the Australian Chemistry Curriculum.
School Incursions & Keynotes
Whether it is inspiring students about career opportunities in science or the lessons learn’t as a professional athlete I am confident I can provide an engaging and insightful keynote address in your classroom or at your next school function. See below some recent testimonials from students and teachers alike.
Tailored presentation for your needs
With and/or without visual aids
Available online and in person
Staff Professional Development
I have a great amount of respect for teachers, such an important role in inspiring and shaping the next generation. Let me help you do that, through professional development seminars for teachers. These include, how to bring science research into the classroom, how to build an inclusive culture, team work and effective communication strategies. I am happy to work with you to provide tailored content and strategies specific for your needs.
Tailored presentation for your needs
Available online and in person
Leadership and Team Science Workshops
Grounded in lessons learned from competing internationally in elite sport, coaching championship teams, building ventures, and leading interdisciplinary research groups, this 90 minute workshop distills insights from high performance environments to help participants cultivate strong, effective teams in academia. This combination of perspectives informs a practical, energizing exploration of what it means to be elite and how high performance principles translate directly into academic leadership, team science, and collaborative research environments.
See what people are saying about Tristan
“The presentation was highly engaging and informative, presented in an energetic yet personable way that you don’t usually get at an academic conference.” Workshop conference attendee (Lessons From Elite Teams - May 2026).
“Solid breakdown of leadership concepts without the usual political correctness.” Workshop conference attendee (Lessons From Elite Teams - May 2026).
“Dr Clemons, the work you do is absolutely amazing! Your passionate lecture about being a nanoscientist was extremely dynamic – it was great to learn about what your job entails. I find it remarkable how you manage being a scientist and a professional hockey player at the same time! I especially enjoyed your analogy about your different hats in life! Thank you so much for the great talk and for showing us how you’ve failed and what you’ve achieved. It was definitely an inspiring lecture. Thanks a lot!” Jemima (Year 11 science student, 2018)
“The lectures were very well received, with students and teachers saying that they thoroughly enjoyed the lecture. Personally I was most impressed with both the quality of your presentation and with the inspirational content.” Russell (High school science teacher, 2018).
