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

  • Creating Opportunities Through STEM: Penny’s Journey from Regional Tasmania to the World

    When Penny Tassicker joined Curious Minds in 2021-22, she was a science-loving student from regional Tasmania eager to explore STEM. The program helped open doors to new opportunities, ultimately leading to international science competitions and a thriving STEM career.

    Creating Opportunities Through STEM: Penny’s Journey from Regional Tasmania to the World — Alumni
  • Curious Minds shine across two STEM camps

    Over two weeks, 116 outstanding female students will attend a face-to-face enrichment camp to further their interest in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM), travelling to either Canberra or Adelaide. It is the first face-to-face camp since 2019, following a pivot to digital delivery in the pandemic.

    Curious Minds shine across two STEM camps — Story
  • Curiousity piqued at winter camp!

    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
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Do you have a curious mind?

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