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 have really enjoyed being a part of the Curious Minds program. I joined the program as a mentor, because I thought the program sounded like something I would have loved to complete when I was at school."

Jenni Frank — STEM Coach
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
"It is very inspiring to see the new generation of girls with such passion and interest in STEM, and I know that amazing things will come from them. They are the ones that inspire me and make me want to be a better scientist."

Alex Summerell — STEM Coach