Minister for Jobs and Innovation Michaelia Cash and Assistant Minister for Science Zed Seselja this morning launched a nation-wide search for women in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) with the passion, talent and drive to become superstars. The pair joined Science & Technology Australia (STA) and a group of extraordinary women in STEM at […]
Superstars of STEM rocket through pilot year
The first 30 Superstars of STEM have graduated, following a pilot year of training, support, and opportunities to speak with the media, decision makers, mentors, students and teachers across Australia. Kylie Walker, CEO of Science & Technology Australia, said the world-first program has set some impressive milestones in its first year, and is already starting […]
Celebrating our STEM leaders this International Women’s Day
At Science & Technology Australia (STA), we are lucky to have some of Australia’s leading women in STEM – researchers, innovators, communicators and advocates – as members of our leadership group. We are excited to celebrate them this International Women’s Day for the contributions they have made to their field, to Australian science and technology, […]
International Day of Women and Girls in Science marked by meeting of the superstars
Minister for Innovation and Jobs, Senator Michaelia Cash, and Assistant Minister for Science, Senator Zed Seselja, met with four of our Superstars of STEM to mark International Day of Women and Girls in Science. Superstars Dr Nicky Ringland, Dr Kate Grarock, Dr Kate Umbers and Dr Rebecca Johnson shared stories about their work, and introduced […]
Leading STEM minds shine bright in Melbourne
The Superstars of STEM met face-to-face for the first time for a Workshop in Melbourne last week. With interactive sessions led by experts in storytelling and public speaking, the Superstars worked on how to deliver their science in a concise and effective way. The group also swapped experiences, advice and some laughs as they found […]
Lift-off for our Superstars of STEM
Our 30 Superstars of STEM have begun their journey towards becoming a new generation of role models for Australian girls and young women. They have completed their first workshop on “becoming an online influencer”, which was hosted online over three weeks. Developing skills in social media and connecting with people online, the Superstars have begun […]