In the last few weeks, Kemi Nekvapil has achieved some pretty amazing things. She became an Australian citizen (she also holds Nigerian and British citizenship) and last week, her new podcast ‘The Shi…
Missing Persons advocate Loren O’Keeffe on grief, family and support
In the days after Loren O’Keeffe’s brother disappeared in July 2011, she frantically reached out to Geelong police seeking guidance on what to do. “They told me to do whatever you feel you like want t…
Dr Sue Pillans is turning science into a visual spectacular for kids
‘The Link’ is our new, revamped Q&A series on women in STEM, where you can catch a quick glimpse into the life and work of a woman excelling in her field. Our inaugural piece features marine scien…
This new booklet showcases regional women in science stories
A booklet showcasing the incredible scientific achievements by female researchers in STEM across a cohort of universities, has been published by the Regional Universities Network (RUN). The booklet, t…
This guide wants to change STEM stereotypes by addressing awards
Prizes and accolades can be significant career milestones for women in STEM and act as a great way to showcase talent. But competition wording, awards criteria and prize names could be getting in the …
‘We need to start early’: Analyst Mayase Jere on achieving more diversity in STEM
When senior business analyst Mayase Jere shared with SBS her thoughts on “The Australian Ethnic Pay Gap,” the Melbourne-based 34-year-old trailblazer said she believes she could have been …
‘Hard work, not luck’: Narelle Underwood, the first female Surveyor-General of NSW
Narelle Underwood knew she wanted to work in the built environment from a young age. Originally starting a degree in civil engineering she went to work at a private surveyor during her second year …