STEM

STEM conference – International Women’s Day lunch

On 5 March I went to a STEM Conference and thought it would be the usual sitting around and letting-the-teachers-talk kind of conference. However, it was an opportunity for any young woman looking for inspiration. Listening to the struggle and success stories of inspiring and passionate women, who engraved their names into the STEM industry, motivated the female students at the conference to be fearless and independent.

Michelle Gallaher, Telstra Business Woman of The Year 2017 (Victoria) was chief guest at the STEM Conference. Michelle presented statistics that showed the unbelievable difference between the salary of men compared to women (however, when the glass ceiling breaks women will empower)!

Tell your story like another woman’s career depends on it. Michelle said she was given this advice when awarded Telstra Business Woman of the Year. When I heard this thought, at the end of Michelle’s presentation, I felt the true potential and value of myself and my abilities.

If every woman stood up for her rights, many others will learn from their actions.

Nishtha Patel, Year 10

Ms Sulango Mulgo

Maths/Physics/Systems Engineering teacher