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Superstars of STEM aims to smash society’s gender assumptions about scientists and increase the public visibility of women and non-binary people in STEM. The people in the program are all committed to building a public profile and becoming role models for the next generation of STEM stars.

The Superstars of STEM aim to make appearances in the media as well as speaking at schools and public events. You can find out more the Superstars of STEM below. Or request one to speak at your next event.

The Superstars of STEM program began 2017.  There are currently 150 Superstars of STEM. Here you can find Superstars trained in previous years. We also invite you to meet the amazing mentors who give their time to support the program.

Meet the previous Superstars Meet the Mentors

For teachers, conference and event organisers, you can request a Superstar speaker here. Not sure who is the right for you? Check out the profiles below or tell us what you need on the request form and we will match you with a Superstar.

Request a Superstar speaker More about the program

Meet our Superstars

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    Dr Nicky Wright
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    Dr Sathana Dushyanthen
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    Dr Tara Pukala
  • Sarah_Scholten_IMG
    Dr Sarah Scholten
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    Dr Sarah Kachovich
  • Indrani_Mukherjee_IMG
    Dr Indrani Mukherjee
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    Trish Kerin
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    Anna Barwick
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    Dr Ana Baburamani
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    Dr Lily van Eeden
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    Stef Cola
  • Elahe_Abdi_IMG
    Dr Elahe Abdi
  • Jaclyn_Pearson_IMG
    Dr Jaclyn Pearson
  • 9106.4 Superstas in STEM – Eliza Middleton Caitlin Forster
    Dr Caitlyn Forster
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    Dr Prue Francis
  • Dhani_Dharmaprani_IMG
    Dr Dhani Dharmaprani
  • Susi_Seibt_IMG
    Dr Susi Seibt
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    Megan Born
  • Rachelle_Kernen_IMG
    Dr Rachelle Kernen
  • Kirsten_Benkendorff_IMG
    Professor Kirsten Benkendorff
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    Neelima Kadiyala
  • Tatheer_Zahra_IMG
    Dr Tatheer Zahra
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    Associate Professor Caroline Tiddy
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    Dr Kelsi Dodds
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    Dr Taylor Szyszka
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    Sophie Gilbey
  • Theresa_Larkin_IMG
    Dr Theresa Larkin
  • Dona_Jayakody_IMG
    Dr Dona Jayakody
  • Dr Laura Driessen
    Dr Laura Driessen
  • 9106.4 Superstas in STEM – Eliza Middleton Caitlin Forster
    Dr Eliza Middleton
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    Dr Sara Webb
  • Tatiana_SoaresdaCosta_IMG
    Dr Tatiana Soares da Costa
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    Dr Christina Maher
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    Natalie Chapman
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    Dr Amanda Khoury
  • Adelle_Goodwin_IMG
    Adelle Goodwin
  • Karen_Livesey_IMG
    Associate Professor Karen Livesey
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    Mars Buttfield-Addison
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    Dr Charlotte Birkmanis
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    Paula Wasiak
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    Priscilla Thwaites
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    Dr Jessica Bohorquez
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    Associate Professor Anita Parbhakar-Fox
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    Dr Camelia Walker
  • Anurika_De_Silva_IMG
    Dr Anurika De Silva
  • Melanie_Zeppel_IMG
    Dr Melanie Zeppel
  • Sally_Hurst_IMG
    Sally Hurst
  • Samantha_Sawyer_IMG
    Dr Samantha Sawyer
  • Melissa_Humphries_IMG
    Dr Melissa Humphries
  • School of Information Technology and Electrical Engineering
    Susan Beetson
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    Tiahni Adamson
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    Dr Grace Vincent
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    Dr Kate Brand
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    Dr Caitlin Cowan
  • Vanessa_Moss_IMG
    Dr Vanessa Moss
  • Alice_Jones_IMG
    Dr Alice Jones
  • Chiara_Holgate_IMG
    Dr Chiara Holgate
  • Sophie_Andrews_IMG
    Dr Sophie Andrews
  • Flora_Hui_IMG
    Dr Flora Hui
  • Cori_Stewart_IMG
    Associate Professor Cori Stewart

Enquiries:

If you have any enquiries about the program please contact:

Sandra Gardam
Program Manager
T: 02 6113 0780 | E: sandra.gardam@sta.org.au

Please note, the name 'Superstars of STEM' is a registered trademark of Science & Technology Australia. Use of the term 'Superstars of STEM', when not relating to this program run by Science & Technology Australia, is not permitted.