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

  • Dr Ella María Llanos Rodríguez

    "This was my first time as a coach and I truly enjoyed it. I wanted to share my skills and give back to the community. I saw this as an opportunity to assist in educating the future generation of scientists."

    Dr Ella María Llanos Rodríguez — STEM Coach
  • Clare Kenyon

    "I always seem to be involved in science teaching and communication, whether it is formal (teaching in a high school) or informal (like mentorship or coaching). I love being able to give back to students and let them find their own shining starlight."

    Clare Kenyon — STEM Coach
  • Dr Soumi Paul Mukhopadhyay

    "Time has changed and so thus have the career options! Fly high with your vivid imagination and rest assured we are all there to support you."

    Dr Soumi Paul Mukhopadhyay — STEM Coach

Next camps

Dates for camps for the 2025-26 Curious Minds – girls in STEM Program.

Summer Camps (In-Person)

Summer Camps (In-Person)

1 - 6 December 2025

East Camp held in Canberra

(for students from ACT, NSW, VIC, TAS)

8 - 13 December 2025

West Camp held in Adelaide

(for students from SA, WA, NT, QLD)

Winter Camp (Online)

Winter Camp (Online)

6 – 10 July 2026

Winter Camp - Online

(all participants)

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Do you have a curious mind?

Learn more about becoming a Curious Minds Student or STEM Coach!