Connecting with women in STEM
Year 10 students from secondary schools across the Baw Baw and Latrobe region recently attended a network evening to connect with local women working in STEM (science, technology, engineering, mathematics) careers.
Guest speaker for the evening was Justine Barrett. Justine is currently studying her Masters in Marine and Antarctic Science in Tasmania and has recently returned from a ‘Homeward Bound’ expedition to Antarctica with a group of 80 female scientists.
As well as sharing about her Antarctic experience, Justine shared her passion about the environment and the value of women working together to solve big issues.
The STEM Sister Ambassador Booklet was launched on the evening. STEM Sister Ambassadors are volunteers who are passionate about their careers, their organisation or STEM background. They volunteer their time and support to promote STEM to young female learners in a vast range of original, creative and practical ways.
STEM Sister Ambassadors help to support the STEM curriculum and raise awareness of STEM careers by revealing how essential STEM is throughout the world. They help open the doors to a world of opportunities and possibilities, which come from pursing STEM subjects and careers.
STEM Sister Ambassadors not only inspire young people; they may also support teachers in the classroom by explaining current applications of STEM in industry or research.
The STEM Sister Ambassadors program enables businesses, organisations and individuals wanting to support young people in STEM to target their efforts and resources in a way that will deliver the best results for them and young people.
“The evening was a fantastic opportunity for our STEM Sisters to connect with and learn from local women who are passionate about their careers in STEM. Our students are gaining a fantastic insight into STEM careers and pathways, whilst being inspired by our fabulous ambassadors,” said Baw Baw Latrobe LLEN executive officer Lisa Price.