Louise McCormick
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Elisha Wright
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The Advancing Women in STEM courses project focuses on gender equity issues across all Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) disciplines at Charles Darwin University. The strategy has been developed by the Faculty of Science and Technology with a mission to demonstrate a strong commitment and support for gender equality in STEM courses through a strategic approach for enhancing participation and retention.
Locally, regionally, and nationally there has been a great deal of work in different aspects of gender equity in STEM, but there is still a long way to go. It is well documented that nationally there is an underrepresentation of girls and women in STEM education and careers, and there is an Australian Government strategy for Advancing Women in STEM. The strategy takes into consideration existing activities, services and frameworks from within CDU and also from external industry and government sectors.
Women in STEM Courses Strategy (PDF, 174.64 KB)
Louise McCormick
YouTube Video
Elisha Wright
YouTube Video
This training tool has been developed as part of a Higher Education Participation and Partnerships Program (HEPPP) funded project for Advancing Women in STEM Courses by the Faculty of Science and Technology. The lead creator was Alison Lockley (CleverCat Consulting) with input from Cat Kutay (CDU) and Amanda Janssen (UniSA).
The project acknowledges the input from other stakeholders at CDU and Industry Groups such as Engineering Australia, Australian Computer Society and InspiredNT. There is special acknowledgement for input by student focus groups.
This tool draws on Indigenous (First Peoples’) knowledges and has permission from Indigenous people involved in the development of the ebook. A First Peoples’ Icon used is used throughout this ebook, that shows a representation of The Pedestrian. The pedestrian walks through country and gathers knowledge as they go.
The visualisations for self-reflection are written and narrated by Jane Austin, VET Assessment & Work Based Learning Specialist, CDU.
The Women in STEM Mentoring Program supports the professional development of students identifying as female, by connecting them with inspirational female leaders in STEM industries.
Contact Julia Bishop for more information.
CDU leverages links with existing networks. These include, but are not limited to, those shown below.