Girls in STEM Showcase Program 2018

EXTRAORDINARY LEARNING DRIVEN BY CURIOSITY AND CHALLENGE INSPIRING PASSION AND CONFIDENCEGirls in STEMShowcasewww.asms.sa.edu.au asms.edu @asms_edu

“ Women as Futurists How do we empower our young women for a future in STEM? Thursday 30 August, 8.30am – 3.30pm Education Development Centre www.asms.sa.edu.au

Program8.30 am Registration and signup to workshops9.00 am Welcome & Opening9.05am Q & A Panel: 3 Women from STEM industries Futurism, Future work in STEM and SA.9.50am Table talk, reflect on panel, inquiry questions, create poster?10.30 am Morning Tea11.00 am Workshops - Session 112.00 pm Workshops - Session 21.00 pm Lunch1.45 pm Keynote Presentation: Dr Kristin Alford2.30 pm Reflection/ Discussion - How work for my school? Actions and plans to put in place3.15 pm Showcase close & thank you. Celebrating women and girls in STEM www.asms.sa.edu.au

Keynote Speaker www.asms.sa.edu.au

Dr Kristin Alford www.asms.sa.edu.auDirector of MOD, University of South AustraliaDr Kristin Alford is a futurist and the Director of MOD. at the University of South Australia. MOD. is an immersivemuseum of discovery, a place to be and be inspired. Kristin leads a team dedicated to creating dynamic, changingexhibitions showcasing the edge of knowledge and emerging technologies. MOD. opens in 2018 and aims tosurprise and delight young adults, opening new possibilities and pathways so that we can all live prosperouslyand sustainably.Prior to this role, Kristin was the founding director of foresight agency Bridge8, facilitating futures andengagement on water sustainability, nanotechnology, health, advanced manufacturing, clean technologies andclimate futures for government, corporates and not-for-profits. She is a member of the Board of the Australianinstitute of Urban Studies, the Inspiring South Australia Steering Group, and the Annesley College Council. Shewas the inaugural licensee and host of TEDxAdelaide.In high school was interested in processes and change, and chose engineering because it was a way she couldapply interests in chemistry and maths. Kristin has had various careers in engineering, human resources, strategyand product development for companies including BHP Billiton, Ansett-Air New Zealand, the Royal AgriculturalSociety of Victoria and Nanotechnology Victoria. She holds a PhD in process engineering and a Masters ofManagement in Strategic Foresight. She is a graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors, a Fellowof the Governor’s Leadership Foundation and an Adjunct Lecturer in foresight at the University of Adelaide.

Panel Members www.asms.sa.edu.au

Zoe WhiteCivil Engineer - Airport runway constructionZoë White is a senior pavement engineer with over ten years’ experience working at GHD in theaviation industry. She has extensive experience in airfield development projects including;master planning of new international airports, the design of upgrades to Defence RAAF bases tosupport the introduction of new aircraft and civil airport upgrades in remote areas of Australia.She has spent several years’ on-site undertaking the technical surveillance of pavementconstruction activities.In her spare time she is studying a Bachelor of Visual Arts and volunteers at West TerraceCemetery, where her particular interest is symbolism in history as reflected in graveornamentation.In 2018 Zoe’s first solo art exhibition “Remains in Light” was part of the SALA Festival. www.asms.sa.edu.au

Dr. Eva Balan-VnukExecutive Director, ICT and Digital GovernmentDepartment of the Premier and Cabinet, SA GovernmentDr. Eva Balan-Vnuk is responsible for providing strategic leadership for the delivery of cybersecurity, digital government and ICT services across South Australia Government. With her team,Eva drives the implementation of SA Government’s strategic priorities for security and riskassurance, digital strategy and exploration of new technologies to benefit citizens, businessesand public servants.Prior to this role, Eva was State Director for Microsoft South Australia, as well as the inauguralNational Skills Program Lead to develop and implement Microsoft Australia’s future-readyworkforce initiatives. Eva has a PhD in innovation and entrepreneurship from the University ofAdelaide, and is a Director for Novita, St Peter’s Girls’ College and the History Trust of SouthAustralia. She is also founder of HerTechPath, a community of women working in the technologysector in South Australia who deliver briefings to high schools to inspire girls to consider careersin this disruptive, exciting and important sector. www.asms.sa.edu.au

Julie La RosaExecutive Director, Strategy, Skills and Government Relations, Defence SABefore joining Defence SA in 2015, Julie worked in the defence industry for more than a decade,holding director and general management roles in a defence-oriented engineering consultancyand managing defence industry business units in the recruitment and training sectors.Julie has worked as a ministerial adviser in South Australia, supporting the Defence Industriesand Veterans' Affairs portfolios, and was formerly a board member of the Defence TeamingCentre Inc.She holds a Bachelor of Management, is a graduate of the Mt Eliza Leadership DevelopmentProgram and the Transformational Leadership program at the University of Adelaide. She iscurrently completing her MBA. www.asms.sa.edu.au

Workshops www.asms.sa.edu.au

Developing girls breaking down stereotypes in STEMAre you interested in building your students’ passion for a future STEM career? Are you ready todrive social change through STEM in the classroom?This workshop will provide hands-on activities to identify and breakdown existing barriers andstereotypes that are associated with working in STEM. The activities examine how stereotypes areconstructed and trigger a new language that can challenge negative beliefs and support positiveones, and building the Australian Curriculum Personal and Social Capability.Karen PalumboAustralian Science and Mathematic School www.asms.sa.edu.au

Women as FuturistsUsing of the moment science news, we show educators how to provide female students with visibleexamples of women ‘doing science’ so that it builds an underpinning structure of normalcy aroundWomen in STEM.Delivery methods including mixed media & hands on tasks during the workshop and utilizing bothfamous faces & everyday females we show how girls can aspire to STEM careers both during theirscholastic career and further afield by taking away the idea that it is anything unusual for femalesto be found in those settings, as well as highlighting roles they never knew existed.Hilary JonesThe Royal Institution of Australia – Education www.asms.sa.edu.au

Teach questions not answersWhy is STEM so important?Why is STEM engagement concerning for girls?How do we encourage students, especially girls to be inspired?Focussing on context, visibility and opportunity. How our links with industry have helped bridgegaps for all students, especially girls to thrive in a STEM environment. Tips and tricks that haveworked for our school in engaging country girls in STEM and inspiring them to think about STEMfutures.Amanda BowmanCrystal Brook Primary School www.asms.sa.edu.au

Girls in Design and TechnologyJewellery Design and Manufacture ProgramOur key focus will be to discuss how we have increased the number of girls in design and technology through theintroduction of ‘Girls in Tech’ and the evolution of the jewellery program, including how the program was establishedand grown to what it is today.We will highlight the importance of support from leaders in the school in establishing this program from the groundup.We will also briefly discuss, as part of the presentation, the STEM imbedded into our Jewellery program including theuse of advanced technologies such as laser cutting and 3D printing, the science involved in patination etc.And also discuss the impact of having female role models in Design and Technology, not only on the girls, but onbreaking down stereotypes amongst boys.Lauren QvistgaardHenley High School www.asms.sa.edu.au

STEM at Loreto – Junior STEM clubMathematics are deeply intertwined in our everyday lives. Through engagement in STEM activities individuals aregiven the opportunity to access a wealth of knowledge and information which contributes towards theirunderstanding of the world they live in.STEM also creates critical thinkers through instilling a sense of curiosity in individuals that allows young minds tochallenge their world, understand new concepts, make well-informed decisions and pursue new interests – effectivelyenabling the next generation of innovators.At Loreto all students from 3-6 were given the opportunity to participate in hands – on STEM activities to help inspirethem to have a love of learning by being part of STEM Club which is run afterschool for 5 weeks a term.This opportunity is hoped to inspire our students to develop a lifelong love of the learning of STEM topics. In addition,it gives students a chance for hands on activities and to problem solve in a collaborative team environment.We will present the activities we have undertaken with our students and their journey so far.Susan Cockshell www.asms.sa.edu.auLoreto College

How to bring out the T in STEMTrends in the popularity of subjects and how we have incorporated STEM in an authenticway, What is important for engaging girls in technology/STEM, Events that we run topromote STEM and Technology, STEM subject offerings.Monique GreenSt Peters Girls www.asms.sa.edu.au

Robotics @ Mitcham – Empowering ourgirls to be Leaders in STEMOver the past 5 years at Mitcham, we have built a strong robotics culture into the school, whichhas led to the girls showing a strong interest in Robotics and passion for STEM.This has further led to the introduction of First Lego League into our Year 8 GiFT STEMprogram where teams have competed at national and international tournaments and outreachactivities for local primary schools.The focus of this workshop will be based around our experiences in the area of robotics so far.We will share what has worked, what hasn’t and ultimately what the girls feel the benefits ofrobotics and STEM are for developing young women in STEM.Simon Brooks www.asms.sa.edu.auMitcham Girls High School

How STEM Sista influences futureSTEM LeadersSTEMNation is a social enterprise that looks to make high level, industry-led STEMeducation more readily available in Australia's academic environment. One of Teresa'sprimary feats under STEM Nation was the successful incubation of the STEM Sistaprogram which is an intensive personal development program for young womeninterested in becoming high-achieving STEM professionals.Teresa's unique approach to teaching, paired with an array of speakers from all walks ofSTEM professions wrapped up in a high-impact intensive format makes STEM Sista avaluable asset not only to the young women of Australia, but also to our future work force.Teresa JanowskiSTEMNation www.asms.sa.edu.au

Empowering Girls in STEMUsing Seligman’s theoretical model of happiness (PERMA) to build aflourishing STEM program for girls. Explore a variety of hands-on activitiesand resources that have been used at Paralowie to engage girls in STEM.Mary AgriosParalowie R-12 School www.asms.sa.edu.au

Girls demonstrating their STEM learningacross Primary and High School sitesYear 6/7 girls working collaboratively with Year 8s and sharing back their learning withstudents R-7.Androulla Vagnoni and Andrea VigareEast Adelaide School www.asms.sa.edu.au



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