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 Curious Minds opens up the field of STEM to young women who are just starting their plans towards a career. Curious Minds makes science more accessible and relatable for young women."

Associate Professor Deanne Hryciw — STEM Coach
"STEM careers have the ability to give women greater independence, power, and life experience, whether it be through travel, good salary potential or global career experience. I personally feel I have a great debt to repay the mentors who did the same for me, so I am thrilled to have found this program."

Carla Donnelly — STEM Coach
"I think it’s important to let girls know that there are many ways to pursue your STEM passions, and that even with life’s obstacles, if you keep trying you can find your own path into a STEM career."

Lisa Kearney — STEM Coach