Women in STEMM Australia

26/08/2026

23/07/2026

Do you know a woman who inspires you through their achievements in science, technology, engineering or mathematics? Tag them! 👇🏼

Nominations for the 2026 Queensland Women in STEM Prize are now open. 🏆

Presented by Queensland Museum Kurilpa in partnership with the Queensland Government, the prize recognises women who are breaking new ground, driving innovation and creating positive change across Queensland.

Award categories include:

🔷 First Nations STEM Award
🔷 Breaking Barriers Award
🔷 Judges’ Award

With $30,000 in prize funding available, now is the time to shine a spotlight on the women advancing Queensland's STEM future. 💡

Apply before 18th August, 5pm 👉🏼 bit.ly/QWISP

Queensland Science

02/07/2026

🎯 Apply now for a life-changing scholarship in STEM!

Elevate: Boosting diversity in STEM scholarships are now open for applications. 🎓

Open to women and non-binary people commencing an undergraduate STEM degree at an Australian university in 2027.

STEM scholarships not only provide financial support, but also offer wrap-around support to scholars including:

🧠 24/7 wellbeing and psychosocial support
🤝 Networking opportunities with leaders in STEM
👩‍🔬 Peer mentoring opportunities
📚 Skill building workshops

🔗 Visit atse.org.au/elevate to apply and share the news with your network.

18/06/2026

🧪 Could the next big STEM idea come from Hughenden or Julia Creek?

A program designed to encourage more regional girls into science, technology, engineering and maths is heading to the North West.

After a successful run in Mount Isa and Cloncurry earlier this year, STEM Changemakers will bring together young women, scientists and industry professionals to tackle real-world challenges, including helping protect the endangered Julia Creek dunnart.

Founder Sarah Chapman said the program is needed because "girls in regional Australia are actually the least likely to choose a STEM pathway".

The girls will work alongside local experts from industries including mining, agriculture and renewable energy, helping them see how STEM skills can be used to solve problems close to home.

🗣️ "It allows girls to see how those STEM skills can make a difference where they live."

And for those who aren't sure whether STEM is for them?

🗣️ "Life is like a series of experiments. The more you test, the more you know."

Registrations are still open for girls in Hughenden and Julia Creek. To find out more or register your interest, head to stemchangemakers.au.

📻 Listen to ABC North West QLD: https://ab.co/3mRJWAn

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15/06/2026

08/06/2026

Awesome STEM fun in Hughenden 20-30 June! We hope to see you there!

https://events.humanitix.com/hughenden-girls-expression-of-interest

Hughenden State School
Prairie State School
Cameron Downs State School
Winton State School
Saint Francis Catholic Primary School
Richmond State School
Mount Isa School of the Air
Flinders Shire Council
Hughenden buy sell swap or giveaway!
Queensland Country Womens Association

08/06/2026

Awesome STEM fun in Julia Creek 2-4 July! We hope to see you there!

https://events.humanitix.com/julia-creek-girls-expression-of-interest

Julia Creek State School
Julia Creek Community Notice Board
Julia Creek Dirt And Dust
Winton State School
Mount Isa School of the Air
Cloncurry State School P-12
McKinlay Shire Council
Julia Creek, Queensland

17/03/2026

👩‍🚀NORTH WEST STUDENTS TACKLE WORLD OF STEM 🚜

🧪💪Regional girls are tackling real-world STEM challenges – as the STEM Changemakers program brings hands-on learning to Mount Isa and Cloncurry students.

👩‍🔬Founded by Sarah Chapman, the program connects students with industry and university experts 🤝 to solve local issues that specific to the regions students call home – including mine rehabilitation, plastic waste and remote health.

✨Founder Sarah Chapman says that there has been a decline in participation, and keeping girls engaged in STEM is key to building pathways in future careers.

💬“It’s very important to showcase programs like this, girls in regional Australia are the least likely to choose a STEM pathway, that’s behind every other demographic in Australia.”

Country University Centre Mount Isa hosted 20 high school students, and centre manager Sean Bower says that enthusiasm from students, parents and local industries has been fantastic to see.

💬“Building awareness of local issues and application of science principals, also building aspirations for, and connections towards careers that are closer to home than the students may otherwise realise.”

The six-week program wrapped up last weekend where students presented their solutions to family and communities. 🔬

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21/01/2026

🎨🧪 Calling science centres, universities & STEM institutions worldwide!

We’re inviting institutions to express their interest in taking part in the 2026 RACI International Chemistry & Art Competition – Institutional Round.

This unique category gives organisations the opportunity to submit their own original artwork, to be showcased and judged alongside other institutions from around the world.

🌍 2026 Theme: Chemistry Powering Our Planet
From energy and sustainability to materials, environment, and innovation — we want to see how your institution brings this theme to life through creativity.

Participation is a fantastic way to:
✨ Showcase your institution’s work and people
✨ Celebrate chemistry in an accessible, engaging way
✨ Connect science with art, community, and education

📩 To receive the guidelines and further details, contact:
Hannah McCarthy – [email protected]

Find out more about the competition here: https://bit.ly/3YOpLI5

We’d love to explore how your institution could be involved!

18/12/2025