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Emerging STEM for Women Program October 2017

On Monday, 16 October, fifteen Year 9 & 10 girls travelled with Mr Goldbaum attended the 2017 ‘Emerging Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM) for Women Program’ Ecolinc Science & Technology Centre in Bacchus Marsh. 

The day consisted of guest speakers, a range of workshops and a ‘STEM Careers speed-dating’ session where the girls got to meet, talk with, and learn from, a range of women in the STEM fields, as well as a range of higher education providers who were able to outline career pathway opportunities and courses available for students in the STEM fields.

The two guest speakers; Aimee Haywood (Planning Manager, Department of Environment, Land, Water & Planning) and Helen McCracken (BVSc, BSC(Vet), MVS; Senior Veterinarian, Melbourne Zoo) provided wonderful insights and stories for the girls, as to how they progressed from school, to where they are now, professionally.

The workshops included; Code Like a Girl - ‘Exploring the secrets of Marvel universe under the lens of a developer’, Breakout Girls - A prominent scientist has gone missing and her robot has been reprogrammed to destroy the centre, and Bioplastics - The use of plastics in the modern world is extensive, however the environmental impact of plastic is enormous.

Overall, the girls had a fantastic time and their feedback was that it was an exceptional experience for them. I look forward to next year, as our school will have a further two opportunities to send our girls to the program in 2018!

Mr Goldbaum

Science and Technology

The Ecolinc 2017 ‘Emerging STEM for Women’ program is proudly supported by: