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

  • Alexandra Proctor

    "Curious Minds made me far more comfortable being a female in STEM and it gave me the confidence to apply and get into further programs and experiences, such as work experience at CSIRO. I did work experience at CSIRO during October of 2020. Due to the pandemic, this was completed online, but I was still able to talk to many industry professionals and learn so much about CSIRO."

    Alexandra Proctor — Alumni
  • 200+ women scientists and schoolgirls closing gender gap in STEM

    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
  • 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
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Do you have a curious mind?

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