{"id":8343,"date":"2023-08-14T14:31:00","date_gmt":"2023-08-14T06:31:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/engage\/?page_id=8343"},"modified":"2026-01-23T08:50:05","modified_gmt":"2026-01-23T00:50:05","slug":"girls-engineering-tomorrow","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/engage\/stem-outreach\/girls-engineering-tomorrow\/","title":{"rendered":"Girls+ in STEM"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Our Girls+ in STEM initiative inspires young women and non-binary students to pursue their passion for science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Through engaging hands-on programs, mentoring, and connections with industry role models, we offer opportunities for students from primary school to university. Our initiatives create inclusive spaces where students can build confidence, develop practical skills, and envision exciting futures in STEM fields.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Girls+ in STEM programs and events<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n \n\n
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Explore STEM (Years 6 – 8)<\/h3><\/div>

Multi-day school holiday programs for years 6-8 students to discover the exciting world of STEM. These workshops combine hands-on, creative challenges where students explore the world of STEM alongside mentors in a supportive environment.<\/p><\/div>

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    Design STEM (Years 7 – 9)<\/h3><\/div>

    An in-school program partnering with selected schools to engage years 7-9 students in creative STEM challenges. Through a series of sessions across the year, students work on projects that tackle real-world problems, discovering how STEM skills can make a positive impact in their communities.<\/p><\/div>

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      Girls+ Engineering Tomorrow (GET)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

      Our engineering-focused programs help students discover diverse and rewarding pathways available in engineering through hands-on experiences and industry connections.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n \n\n

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      GET Forum (Years 9 – 10)<\/h3><\/div>

      A forum for Year 9 and 10 girls and their teachers to explore engineering through hands-on workshops, information on engineering pathways, and a Q&A with engineering role models.<\/p><\/div>

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        GET Network (Year 11 – 12)<\/h3><\/div>

        A program for Year 11 and 12 girls with an interest in STEM. This program offers engaging workshops, study support, and opportunities to meet engineering role models from university and industry.<\/p><\/div>

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          Girls+ in STEM program supporters<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

          Improving gender equity in STEM requires collaboration between industry, schools, and universities. By partnering with our programs, you can help inspire and support young women and non-binary students to explore the variety of STEM study and career pathways available. Our industry partners make a difference through:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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          • Connecting students with industry role models as speakers or volunteers<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • Showcase diverse career pathways through site visits and tours<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • Participate in engaging workshops to help challenge stereotypes in STEM<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • Supporting initiatives that build girls’ confidence in STEM<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

            If you would like to discuss partnering with our Girls+ in STEM programs, please contact us.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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            Program sponsors<\/h3>\n\n\n