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 believe that mentoring is a great opportunity to help developing and improving a range of soft skills, such as for example communication, interpersonal or supervisor skills."

Dr Katrin Kockler — STEM Coach
The gender gap in Australia’s science community is showing signs of narrowing, with record applications from schoolgirls wanting to be part of a sought-after education program breaking down the barriers for women entering science, technology, engineering and maths careers.

Curious Minds sees record 2022-23 registrations from science-loving schoolgirls — News
"Being able to extend myself into subjects I wasn’t able to try at school was a highlight. It is also a great opportunity for students in rural communities who don’t have the funding to do the experiments we did."

Georgia and Heidi Explore the Connection Between Earth’s Magnetic Field, Auroras, and Whale Breaching — Story