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 the Curious Minds program has had quite a bit of impact. Firstly, it helped me to develop my interest in computer science, to the point that I do not think I would be doing my computer science degree without it."

Alina Tairli — Alumni
During the first two weeks of July, 99 outstanding female students attended our residential camps held in Adelaide and Canberra. The winter camp culminates in a six-day camp where students will meet and take part in hands-on STEM activities, facilitated through our university partners.

Curiousity piqued at winter camp! — Story
"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