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Welcome back to a new school year! We hope you enjoyed some time to recharge over the summer break and are ready to dive into Term One.

Our team have hit the ground running and we are excited to be back making matches and supporting partnerships.

If you are partnered, it is time for you to connect! If you are waiting to be partnered, see below for some tips for other ways to get involved with CSIRO Education in the meantime.

We can't wait to see what 2025 has in store!

Setting yourself up for success in 2025

In the spotlight:

Congratulations Dr Katrina Wruck!

Huge congratulations to Dr Katrina Wruck, the 2025 Young Australian of the Year! We’re proud to boast Katrina as a volunteer in our program. Katrina has mentored students at Tagai State College in the Torres Strait Islands, sharing her career journey and showing how cultural knowledge and STEM can create real-world impact. Her efforts are empowering Indigenous youth to dream big and pursue STEM careers. Image credit: NADC/Salty Dingo

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Inspiring women and girls in STEM

Honorary Research Associate Felicity Bradshaw AM
Honorary Research Associate Felicity Bradshaw AM

February 11 is International Day of Women and Girls in Science. We spoke with STEM education superstar, Honorary Research Associate Felicity Bradshaw AM. Felicity has participated in our program since 2011 and has connected with teachers and students from more than 20 schools!

"I am a passionate advocate for women in science. I've enjoyed a long and rewarding career as a biological scientist working with primary school teachers to introduce their students to science in nearby bushland.

"There's much to explore, from habitats and food sources, to photosynthesis, water potability, and the cultural knowledges of the Noongar people."

More ways to get involved

STEM Professionals in Schools is supported by the Australian Government Department of Education and delivered by CSIRO.