About Superstars of STEM

Superstars of STEM is a game-changing Australian initiative to smash gender assumptions about who can work in science, technology, engineering and maths. Since it was created by Science & Technology Australia in 2017, it has made a powerful contribution to tackling the serious gender inequity of visible diverse role models featured in the media as experts in STEM. Want to introduce your students to a Superstar? You can request a speaker for your school by hitting the button below.

Superstars of STEM 2025 profile package

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Cool Profile Package 2025

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2025 primary profile worksheets

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Cool Profile: Angeline Achariya

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Cool Profile: Bonnie Quigley

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Cool Profile: Dr. Kenya Fernandes

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Cool Profile: Adele Pentland

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Cool Profile: Dr. Brianna Le Busque

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2025 secondary profile worksheets

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Cool Profile: Dr. Laura Navone

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Cool Profile: Jasmin Diab

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Cool Profile: Kira Hughes

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Cool Profile: Laura Shakespeare

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Cool Profile: Dr. Lulu He

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Cool Profile: Nicola Lo

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Cool Profile: Dr. Renee Goreham

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Cool Profile: Dr. Wendy Lee

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Superstars of STEM 2024 profile package

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Cool Profile Package 2023

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Cool Profile: Dr. Flora Hui

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Cool Profile: Dr. Susi Seibt

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Cool Profile: Dr. Dhani Dharmaprani

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Cool Profile: Dr. Tatheer Zahra

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Cool Profile: Neelima Kadiyala

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Cool Profile: Dr. Caitlyn Forster

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Cool Profile: Sally Hurst

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Cool Profile: Dr. Sarah Scholten

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Cool Profile: Dr. Nicky Wright

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Cool Profile: Paula Waisiak

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Cool Profile: Dr. Jessica Bohorquez

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Cool Profile: Dr. Camelia Walker

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About Science & Technology Australia (STA)

Science & Technology Australia (STA) is the peak body representing more than 235,000 diverse scientists and technologists. STA is a trusted voice – bringing expertise and evidence to public policy-making, enabling the work of science and technology, and championing diversity and inclusion.

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