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…

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News & Stories

Approximately 115 outstanding female students have attended a virtual winter camp to reunite with their mentors, engage in enriching activities and lectures, and share their Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) projects.

Australia’s curious minds warm up a chilly winter camp — Story
"The main thing was probably being able to speak to another cool female role model in STEM, who taught us a bit about her job. There are so many jobs in STEM that I’d never even heard about, and it was really enlightening to learn about some of the options out there that utilise STEM skills."

Dr YiJie Neo: Curious Mind to Science Olympian — Alum
"This was my first time as a coach and I truly enjoyed it. I wanted to share my skills and give back to the community. I saw this as an opportunity to assist in educating the future generation of scientists."

Dr Ella María Llanos Rodríguez — STEM Coach