Superstars of STEM

Published in the Research School of Physics Event Horizon
Vol43 Issue83 20–24 August 2018

APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN

STA’s world-leading Superstars of STEM program provides a diverse group of passionate and articulate women in all areas of STEM – and at all career stages – with the skills and opportunities to become visible public role models and help change the public stereotype of scientists.

Supported by the federal Department of Industry, Innovation and Science, the program aims to encourage girls to study and pursue a career in STEM, and is working to address a significant gender gap: fewer than 20% of quotes about science in the media are attributed to women – a figure at odds with the 50/50 rate of graduates from Australian universities.

We need your help - apply to become a Superstar or encourage a friend, family member or colleague to do so. We encourage applications from a diversity of women working in all kinds of STEM roles, at all career stages, across Australia.

Research has shown that many women require at least three separate encouraging nudges before applying for awards and opportunities, so we would be grateful for your support to encourage applications.

Find out more today.