I grew up in a somewhat small country city of Geraldton, Western Australia, spending most of my time exploring the beaches along the coast with my family, a lot of the time building my rock collection. I also spent my time talking with my grandparents about their history, which instantly developed into a passion to … More Of passion and persistence!
Profiles: Australian women scientists. Bhathal, R. 1999. Canberra, National Library of Australia. It is almost seventeen years since the first book on women in science in Australia was published. Called Profiles, it was published by the National Library of Australia as a book of national significance. In his foreword, Professor Sir Gustav Nossal, the President … More Australia’s first book on women in science
My journey in STEM I grew up in a rural part of North Queensland, Australia. My Dad was a Teaching Principal, so I lived in a school house at the school for 21 years of my life. I was one of those kids who was very interested in always questioning things and finding out about … More Engaging the Future of STEM
Science meets Parliament is an event to connect the minds of science and government to promote the positive progression of science for Australia’s future. 2017 marks the 18th time this event was held and Women in STEMM Australia was well represented with three members of the Executive attending – regional Queensland science teacher Ms Sarah … More When women in STEMM meet Parliament
This week Women in STEMM Australia had the chance to connect with an amazing woman in STEMM, Squadron Leader Marija Jovanovich, who is a Test Pilot in the Royal Australian Air Force. Marija shared her exciting career path and then answered a few questions for us. “Early in my career, I tried to hide my intellectual bend. … More Flying high with science
Today we are delighted to announce that Women in STEMM Australia’s co-founder, Dr Marguerite Evans-Galea, was inducted into the Victorian Honour Roll of Women. Please join me in celebrating this recognition of Maggie’s commitment, capacity, vision and tireless work. She is an outstanding and passionate advocate for science and innovation, and as such represents the … More Well-deserved recognition
Do you ever look at the leaders we have in science and wonder when you will see someone who looks and leads like you? I had been asking myself this question for many years when a seemingly innocuous email in August 2015 caught my eye. It mentioned the Homeward Bound initiative to take 76 female … More Leadership in the Antartic with 76 Women in Science
At a recent birthday dinner I met a young woman who had just finished Year 12. I asked her what she was going to do next, and she indicated a desire to study science at university. Then she mentioned something that really struck me – she shyly suggested that she wanted to do a combined … More Carve your own future
In early November 2016, just as the votes from the US presidential campaign were being counted, I set off on a dash across the globe, to make it in time for my panel session for the Gender Summit, hosted by the EU Parliament in Brussels. Below is the info from the conference website: “The Gender … More Around the world for women in STEMM
Do you look at the world through rose-coloured glasses? When one looks at the world in this manner, things often appear better than they really are. Sometimes people are blinded to the truth of a situation because the situation does not directly impact them or someone they love. I do not fault anyone for this, … More Looking at the World Through “Colourful” Glasses
