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

"I think the Curious Minds program has had quite a bit of impact. Firstly, it helped me to develop my interest in computer science, to the point that I do not think I would be doing my computer science degree without it."

Alina Tairli — Alumni
"Growing up in a small rural town, there were very few role models around in STEM, and even fewer that were women. Having since landed in a career in STEM, I think I would have benefitted so much if I had had a mentor or coach that would be a role model, showing me all the possibilities available for women in science."

Sally Hurst — STEM Coach
Isobel McAllister joined the online Curious Minds Winter Camp ‘Olympiad Problem Solving’ session to share her Olympiad journey and provide students with an inspiring example of the opportunities available through STEM, and give advice on how to prepare for Science Olympiad Exams.

Curious Minds Solve Problems Like Olympians — Alumni