Meet the new STARS OF STEM

A WORD FROM THE HONORARY JULIE BISHOP

The former minister for foreign affairs, education and science is a passionate advocate for women in STEM

“Science has the power to transform our lives and to respond to the challenges of our times. Inventions such as the internet, wi-fi, computers, mobile phones and virtually every modern convenience has come from the work of a scientist. For example, it is scientific research that enables farmers to grow crops and raise livestock to support the world’s growing population. While clean sources of energy will be unlocked [through science] so that we can eliminate the burning of fossil fuels.

For humanity to reach its full potential we need to harness the intellect and passion of our entire population, and that includes the 50 per cent that is female. Currently, women make up less than one-third of researchers globally and that means we have significant talent potential that should be tapped.

The L’Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science program recognises and supports the achievements of female early career researchers. It is playing an important role in encouraging young women