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

"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
After eight years of Curious Minds, we're thrilled to share this snapshot of student outcomes for our first hybrid camp since COVID. Curious Minds was created to encourage STEM-loving girls to consider and pursue STEM Careers.

2022-23 Student Outcomes – Curious Minds program — Impact
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