Curious Minds empowers girls who are passionate, high performers in Science,  Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) to explore their full potential, through a eight-month hands-on extension and mentoring program.

Do you have a curious mind?

Applications for the 2024-25 Curious Minds program have closed. If you’re a young woman who will be in Year 8, 9 or 10 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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Stories from alumni and coaches

  • Dr Michaela Froehlich

    It might not always be easy, but a certain degree of challenge is good to keep you going.

    Dr Michaela Froehlich — Coach
  • Gabriella Martini

    I love it because it connects young women from regional and rural areas to connect with people they wouldn’t have ordinarily met with otherwise.

    Gabriella Martini — Coach
  • Associate Professor Deanne Hryciw

    Coach

    Associate Professor Deanne Hryciw — Coach

Next camps

Dates for camps for the 2024-25 Curious Minds – girls in STEM program. Stay tuned for the 2025-26 dates!

Summer Camps (In-Person)

Summer Camps (In-Person)

1 - 6 December 2024

East Camp held in Canberra

(for students from ACT, NSW, VIC, TAS)

8 - 13 December 2024

West Camp held in Adelaide

(for students from SA, WA, NT, QLD)

Winter Camp (Online)

Winter Camp (Online)

7 – 11 July 2025

Winter Camp - Online

(all participants)

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Coach a Curious Mind

If you’re a female professional working in the STEM industry and would like to mentor high-performing girls in years 8, 9 and 10 to explore their potential in STEM studies and careers, we would love to hear from you.