Techtrails STEM, Western Australia

📣 We are now accepting Speaker EOIs for all METRO and REGIONAL Techtrails STEM Events in 2025 across Western Australia. 📣

🙌 Have you heard? 
In 2024, we proudly brought STEM to life with 14 STEM School Incursions and 5 Techtrails Community Events – and we’re gearing up for even more in 2025! We are excited to be delivering across Primary Schools, High Schools and Regional/Remote Schools. 

🤔🤩 What does this mean??
We need more inspiring Role Models to talk about their career journeys, How they got to where they are, Why young girls should study STEM subjects, and, What do career's in your industry look like....
Our motto is "If you can see her, you can be her!" 💜

⭐️ Who are we looking for:
● Passionate Professionals: Phenomenal women working in STEM industries such as Science, Marine or Animals, Technology, Space, Mining, Engineering, Medical, Artificial Intelligence, Green Energy, Environmental, Agriculture, Entrepreneurship, Robotics, Drones, Automation plus more!
● Industry Leaders: Women who are paving a pathway for more women within your industry.
● Engaging Storytellers: Diverse Allies and women supporting women/non-binary in STEM organisations, whilst showcasing their talent and achievements.

🤝 Express your interest to speak or volunteer at a Techtrails STEM School Incursion in 2025: https://share.hsforms.com/1k1PCR7fnQr-23yut7p4BhA3qh1f

Don't miss out on shaping the future for girls and young women in STEM. We can't wait to hear from you! 💜

🏆 We are so happy to announce the WiTWA Tech [+] Award for the category: STEM Academia & Research!

Shining Star Winner - Dr Samantha Lodge

Sam is a senior lecturer, researcher and mentor for undergraduate and postgraduate students. She relocated from the UK to Perth in 2019 with her young family to help set up the Australian National Phenome Centre, Murdoch University. Sam’s research work has focused on the application of metabolic phenotyping (fingerprinting) to study inflammation and the subsequent long-term effects on health. In 2021, she discovered a new biomarker of inflammation now recognised throughout the world.
Her dedication to advancing scientific knowledge is evident with through her published works (32 publications) with numbers increasing year upon year, and as a researcher lying in the 99.98% percentile within her field.
In July 2024 she received the Women’s Health Research, Translation and Impact Network (WHRTN) Emerging Leaders Fellowship (ELF) Award 2024. This significant award includes a scholarship for the Monash University Women in Leadership Program and mentoring by WHRTN’s Chief Investigator and chair

Congratulations Dr Samantha Lodge!

A huge thanks to School of Electrical Engineering, Computing and Mathematical Sciences for sponsoring this trophy category!

💌 Sign up to the Techtrails Newsletter to nominate the amazing academics you know in 2025: https://www.techtrails.org.au/join-our-newsletter

🌟 BRING STEM TO LIFE IN YOUR CLASSROOM – Apply now to host a FREE Techtrails STEM School Incursion in 2025!

🚀 What is Techtrails?
Techtrails School Incursion is your gateway to a thrilling half-day of STEM adventures, specifically tailored for the curious minds of Western Australian primary and secondary school students! Our mission is to ignite a spark of passion, excitement, and curiosity within young people, encouraging them to envision a future woven with the threads of science, technology, engineering, and maths (STEM).

🛠️ Why Choose Techtrails?
We deliver a one-of-a-kind learning experience by:
1️⃣ Inspiring Connections: Students interact with STEM professionals who share real-world stories about their careers.
2️⃣ Dynamic Group Activities: Small group sessions ensure every student gets the chance to engage deeply with STEM concepts.
3️⃣ Hands-On Learning: Fun and practical activities help students develop essential skills like teamwork, critical thinking, and creativity.

🌟 Benefits:
- Connect with industry leaders.
- Deepen understanding of STEM in action.
- Foster innovative thinking, creativity, and problem-solving.

🚨 Act Now – Spots for 2025 are Limited! 🚨
Make STEM come alive for your students. Submit your Expression of Interest (EOI) today to secure your spot: https://www.techtrails.org.au/for-schools-2/

This initiative is made possible through the funding and ongoing support by the Department of Industry, Science and Resources

🌟 ENROL IN THE FREE STEM PROGRAM - Express your interest to host a free Techtrails STEM School Incursion in 2025!

🚀 Who We Are:
Techtrails School Incursion is your gateway to a thrilling half-day of STEM adventures, specifically tailored for the curious minds of Western Australian primary and secondary school students! Our mission is to ignite a spark of passion, excitement, and curiosity within young people, encouraging them to envision a future woven with the threads of science, technology, engineering, and maths (STEM).

🛠️ What We Do:
At Techtrails School Incursion, we transform traditional learning into an unforgettable experience. Here's how:
1️⃣ Interactive Sessions: Students dive into interactive sessions in small groups, with 20-30 peers per classroom.
2️⃣ Meet STEM Role Models: Each session introduces students to a real STEM industry role model, who shares their inspiring journey and career path.
3️⃣ Hands-On Activities: Role models and volunteers lead hands-on activities, honing 21st-century skills like innovative thinking, creativity, and effective problem-solving.

🌟 Benefits:
- Connect with industry leaders.
- Deepen understanding of STEM in action.
- Foster innovative thinking, creativity, and problem-solving.

🚨 Secure Your Spot for 2025 – Places Filling Fast! 🚨
Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to ignite your students' passion for STEM! Reserve your spot today by clicking the link below to fill out our Expression of Interest (EOI) form: https://www.techtrails.org.au/for-schools-2/

This initiative is made possible through the funding and ongoing support by the Department of Industry, Science and Resources