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

"Curious Minds had a tremendously huge impact on my future in the marine science field that I didn't realise until years later."

Sienna Thomason — Alumni
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
After eight years of Curious Minds, we're thrilled to share this snapshot of student outcomes for our first hybrid camp since COVID. Curious Minds was created to encourage STEM-loving girls to consider and pursue STEM Careers.

2022-23 Student Outcomes – Curious Minds program — Impact