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About the program

The ‘Adult Future Shapers’ program recognises those who support young people in Years 5-10 to build 21st Century skills (like problem solving, curiosity and innovation) or Science, Technology, Engineering or Maths (STEM) skills.

 Five Adult Future Shapers are selected annually to design their own prize to supercharge their skillset or support young people to go further with STEM.

We prioritise opportunities for those who help young people from underrepresented groups in STEM.

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Apply for the program

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The opportunity

Adult Future Shapers can access individualised success plans, tailored virtual events and networking opportunities. They can also choose a prize to help them, or their community take their interest in STEM further.

This prize can include:

  • A tailored resource package (of equipment, technology, books etc); OR
  • An experience (i.e. attending a conference or professional development opportunity in Australia or support running a STEM event).

Program eligibility

Adult Future Shapers are educators, elders, parents, STEM professionals or other community members who help young people to build STEM or 21st Century skills.

Adult Future Shapers are over 18 and support Year 5 to 10 students who are from at least one of the following underrepresented groups in STEM: 

  • Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander students
  • girls
  • those from regional schools
  • those from lower opportunity areas.

Adult Future Shapers do not need to personally identify as being from these groups.

How to apply

Sign up to CSIRO Education & Outreach updates to find out when online self-nominations open again in Term 4, 2024.

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