Curious Minds

Curious Minds empowers girls who are passionate, and have high potential in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) to explore education and careers in STEM, through an eight-month hands-on extension and mentoring program.

Do you have a curious mind?

If you’re a young woman who is in Year 8 or 9, who is passionate about STEM subjects, or if you’re a female professional working in the STEM industry and would like to become a coach, you can learn more and express your interest in participating in future programs…

I'm a student

I'm a STEM professional

News & Stories

"I want to encourage high-school female students to pursue their careers in STEM fields if they are interested in Math. I want to help them to overcome some misbeliefs and worries. I believe that female engineers can bring diversity to engineering."

Elena Shulyak — STEM Coach
"Curious Minds creates a safe and encouraging space for young female students to dream big about their future. The program provides regular touchpoints for coaches and students to build rapport and prompts them to explore goal setting, cultural science and tertiary education pathways."

Adriana Zaja — STEM Coach
"I believe that mentoring is a great opportunity to help developing and improving a range of soft skills, such as for example communication, interpersonal or supervisor skills."

Dr Katrin Kockler — STEM Coach