Showing posts with label career. Show all posts
Showing posts with label career. Show all posts

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



Monday, 24 June 2019

Your future: You Can Make It Work!


‘Faces of Our Workplaces’ 

       a Human Living Libraries Event @ Pearl Cove Library!



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Thinking about your future? 

Choosing your HSC subjects? 

Seeking a career change, or simply a new perspective? 


Find the answers, focus and inspiration you need at our Pearl Cove Library event, ‘Faces of our Workplaces’. Part of the exciting and life-changing Human Living Libraries concept that has crossed the globe, four “Living Books” are here to share their diverse stories of both struggle and triumph in the world of work. Come join us in unique conversations that break down stereotypes to encourage empathy and connection with different points of view. For 15 minutes, ‘borrow’ a Living Book to ask questions, share stories, and be inspired. 

All welcome at this FREE August event, but spaces are limited so hurry and book now!

Register your place at this event – Book online HERE

Need more info on your future workplaces? Take the job outlook quiz!


Curious? Learn more about Human Living Libraries!



Event Details


What - ‘Faces of Our Workplaces’ – a Human Living Libraries Event @ Pearl Cove Library!

When - Saturday 14th August, 2019 - 11.30 am – 1.30 pm

Where - Pearl Room (next to Pearl Cove Library) 12 Pearl Street, Pearl Cove, SYDNEY

FREE! event (Bookings essential as spaces are limited). Book online HERE

For more information or assistance, please contact Pearl Cove Library :

In person: Open Mon-Fri 9am-9pm, Sat 10-3pm, Sun 12-5pm. Closed Public Holidays.

Email: info@pearlcovelibrary.gov.au

Phone: (02) 9765 4321

Website: www.pearlcovelibrary.gov.au

Facebook: Pearl Cove Libraries





Student: Angela Kellett