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High school students from western Sydney have received the chance to have a look at the new resource to get more females studying science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM).
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Minister for Industry, Science and Technology Karen Andrews said the Girls in STEM Toolkit would make it easy for all students across the country to access information about potential career pathways in STEM.
“Boosting the confidence and engagement of our next generation of STEM superstars will have a positive economic flow-on effect for Australia, as we compete in a tech-driven, global economy,” Minister Andrews said.
“STEM is everywhere – it shapes our everyday lives and is critical to jobs of the future, but there is currently a big achievement gap between girls and boys in STEM in schools.
“The Morrison government is determined to resolve this issue and ensure girls and boys thrive in STEM fields, from early education through to the tertiary years and beyond.”
This builds on other Women in STEM initiatives announced in the 2019-20 budget, including continued support for the Science in Australia Gender Equity (SAGE) initiative and funding for a national digital awareness-raising initiative to increase visibility of girls and women in STEM.
Developed by Education Services Australia, the Girls in STEM Toolkit includes articles, case studies, podcasts and tools for girls to understand how their existing skills and interests link to STEM study pathways and, ultimately, exciting and challenging careers.
The toolkit will be officially launched on 12 September at the 'It Takes a Spark' conference in Melbourne.
