STEM Like a Girl — career pathways to change the world
Event description
Hey, changemaker, want to discover a new side of STEM?
Are you curious to see how technology can change the world for the better? Have you ever thought about a career in Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM) but are unsure where to start?
Not to worry, we have you covered in this STEM Like a Girl Masterclass where you're invited to learn about all the incredible things the industry has to offer.
To give you a taste, you'll hear from two amazing women who are at the height of their digital and tech careers. You'll walk away loaded with valuable tips to succeed, so you can start building your career today!
In this power-packed one-hour session, you'll learn:
- How the power of STEM can help achieve our dreams
- How Artificial intelligence, gaming, app development, and more is making remarkable contributions to our society and solving the world's problems
- Why diversity in tech improves the lives of all of us and makes a better world
- The possible career paths in STEM, including what subjects to take and extracurricular activities
- What the future holds and how you can be a part of the action.
Get inspired about STEM careers—register yourself and a friend for this free event
When: 27 October - 6:00pm - 7:00pm (ADST)
What to bring? Just yourself, a curious mind and lots of questions. Your parents/carer is welcome to join too.
The more, the merrier — share this event on socials with your friends, too!
About our speakers
Sheena Peeters, General Manager ‑ Technology at HESTA.
Sheena is a technology and digital leader with transformation experience across a wide range of industries. Today, she works as the General Manager of Technology for HESTA. She oversees the technology business, digital infrastructure and innovations for an industry super fund focused on the financial wellbeing and retirement outcomes of our frontline workers.
Sheena has a real passion for solving problems that improve the lives of people by challenging the status quo, innovation and embracing the art of the hustle to harness what's possible.
Katrina Waghorne, General Manager – Digital at HESTA
Katrina is the General Manager of Digital at HESTA. She prides herself on having a positive attitude, balanced with a well-honed reality check reflex and an "always-on" learning capability. She is not afraid of challenging conversations and believes that every conversation should be an opportunity to laugh out loud.
Kate Bushell, Founder and CEO at Girls of Impact
Kate is the Founder of Girls of Impact and is passionate about inspiring the next generation of change makers and leaders. Since the beginning of Girls of Impact, her goal has been to empower young women and support them in entering careers they love. She loves teaching, inspiring and mentoring young women and providing career pathways for women to positively impact the world.
About Girls of Impact
Girls of Impact is redefining the future of work and what it means for young women. It exists to break down gender stereotypes and inspire girls to think boldly about their careers and expand their aspirations. Our mission is to empower all young women to make a positive difference in the world through impactful careers in impactful industries. As we know, empowered girls become women who change the world.
About HESTA
HESTA is the super fund dedicated to people in health and community services. More than 880,000 Australians trust HESTA with their money, and around 80% of their members are women. HESTA is committed to creating better futures for its members and all Australians. They do this by investing in innovations that make a positive impact on our world.