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…

I'm a student

I'm a STEM professional

News & Stories

Superstars of STEM join biggest-ever mentoring programs for girls.

128 schoolgirls tackle gender gap at national STEM camps — Story
One hundred and twenty-eight schoolgirls from across Australia, including 90 from regional towns in every state and territory, are completing six months of extension learning and mentoring this week in national camps that have immersed underrepresented girls in science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM).

200+ women scientists and schoolgirls closing gender gap in STEM — News
"Curious Minds really opened my eyes towards all the opportunities available and inspired me to continue searching for connections in the science community to expose myself as much as possible. It also encouraged me to act as a mentor for girls at my school, nurturing and encouraging their passion for STEM."

Harmony Lower — Alumni