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
What happens when you get a bunch of energetic, smart, and curious students online with experts who love to share their passion for STEM? Catch up with everything that happened at Curious Minds Summer Camp 2023 and find out!

The future looks bright with Curious Minds! — Story
Dr Pia Winberg provide a special presentation during Winter Camp, where shared her journey in marine science, innovation, and entrepreneurship. Pia is the Founder, CEO and Chief Scientist of PhycoHealth and Venus Shell Systems. She is an internationally recognised marine ecologist, seaweed biotechnology pioneer and advocate for action-driven change in sustainability.

Dr Pia Winberg – How Seaweed Farming Can Fix Planetary Nitrogen — Story