Thursday 25 June 2020

Hop on the STEM train! Women in STEM

A Human Living Library Event

Interested in Science?

Enjoy Mathematics?

Unsure what electives to choose?

See yourself in a lab coat?

Join us for an evening with women accomplished in

Science Technology Engineering Mathematics.


Borrow a ‘book’ and discuss their interesting careers in the STEM field. 

Get insights into the excitement and rewards of pursing a STEM career. 


* When:  Wednesday 11th February 2020

* Time:   6pm - 8pm

* Where: Pearl Cove Library (Pearl Room) 55 Book St Pearl Cove

* Cost:   $5 per person

* Bookings: Eventbrite https://www.eventbrite.com.au/


Light refreshments created by Pearl Cove High School Food Tech students will be provided.


Our guest speakers (books) are:



Karlie Noon
Karlie is a Gamilaraay woman and is the first
Aboriginal person on the East Coast of Australia to graduate
with a combined Bachelor of Mathematics and Science.



Yassmin Abdel-Magied
Yassmin was born in Sudan and migrated to Australia 
at the age of two. She holds a Bachelor of
Mechanical Engineering with First Class Honours.

Dharmica Mistry
Dharmica was born in England to Indian parents 
and moved to Australia when she was six. 
She holds a Bachelor of Science with Honours
and has completed a PhD in Medicine. 


Emma Johnston
Emma is the Dean of Science at UNSW and 
President of Science & Technology Australia. 
She is an authority in marine biology and 
a former Pro Vice-Chancellor (Research) at UNSW. 





More information about the UNSW Women in STEM program can be found here: https://www.science.unsw.edu.au/engagement/women-stem-ambassador-program




For further information please contact Loubna Khalil on 9553-1525



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