Curious Minds | Igniting Brilliance

Curious Minds empowers girls who are passionate, high performers in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) to explore their full potential, through a eight-month hands-on extension and mentoring program.

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Do you have a curious mind?

If you’re a girl in year 9 or 10 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, then express your interest using the buttons below.

All applications received will be considered for the 2024-25 program.

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Stories from alumni and coaches

Dr. Katrin Kockler grew up in Germany and did her PhD in Polymerchemistry. She is one of our many amazing STEM coaches, passionate about mentoring young girls.

Dr Katrin Kockler — STEM Coach
Curious Minds taught me that there is a space in the world for people like me. Young, creative women who are good at maths are necessary right now in the world and I hope that I can use my skills to make the world a better place.

Ava Woodard — Alumni
Dr Fatematuz Zohora is a new STEM Coach from Newcastle, NSW. Fatematuz describes herself as a “passionate Mechanical Engineer and Research Engineer”, and has recently graduated with her doctorate from Queensland University of Technology.

Dr Fatematuz Zohora — STEM Coach

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Next camps

Camp dates for the 2023-24 program

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Curious Minds Summer Camp – Virtual

4 December – 8 December 2023

(Australia Wide)

Curious Minds Winter Camps

1 July – 6 July 2024

Curious Minds West Camp

(SA, WA, NT, QLD)

8 July - 13 July 2024

Curious Minds East Camp

(ACT, NSW, VIC, TAS)

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Coach a Curious Mind

If you’re a female professional working in the STEM industry and would like to mentor high-performing girls in years 9 and 10 to explore their potential in STEM studies and careers, we would love to hear from you.

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