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Looking for role models, mentors, speakers and generally amazing people working in science, technology, engineering and maths?
We're proud to have profiled hundreds of women in STEM combining STEM with their 'X' - their passion, interest or another field. These women in STEM represent diverse career options for young people looking to pursue a STEM career, and offer in-depth information on the individual pathways they took to get to where they are today. Email info@refractionmedia.com.au if you're interested in contacting any of the people featured in this section for mentorship or speaking opportunities.
Vanessa Zepeda
PhD Student
The Little Mermaid inspired Vanessa Zepeda to study marine biology, now she’s searching for life beyond
Jennifer Myers
Allied health assistance grad
Jennifer Myers dreams of becoming an occupational therapist, even if it means taking an unconventional path to get there
Aleisha Amohia
Software developer
Junior developer, Women in Tech president and VUW student Aleisha Amohia is breaking down barriers for young women studying engineering.
Angela Begg
Sustainability consultant
Angela Begg spent her uni years learning how to engineer renewable energy, until a LinkedIn DM landed her a job for real
Danika Smith
Water engineer
Danika turned her love of STEM and passion for the environment into a fulfilling career focussed on water infrastructure
Simone Barakat
Agritech Product Manager
Mixing agriculture with STEM has set Simone Barakat up with an awesome career in agritech!
Raya Tasnim
ANSTO Graduate
Raya studied a Bachelor of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering/Bachelor of Materials Science and is now a grad at ANSTO
Alex Boyd
ANSTO Graduate
Alex Boyd studied a Bachelor of Pre-Medicine, Science & Health and is now a Graduate at ANSTO
Krystal Sharan
ANSTO Graduate
Krystal Sharan studied a Masters of Business, Bachelor of Commerce and Bachelor of Science and is now a Graduate at ANSTO
Dr Alison Todd
Health inventor
Dr Alison Todd has built a distinguished STEM career and international health science business based on passion and curiosity
Anika Fechner-Head
Graduate Environmental ScientistÂ
Into environmental science but other stuff too? A double degree could equip you with some pretty well-rounded skills
Fast track your cyber security career with Cyber Sista
Want to land yourself a cyber security traineeship? Come check out Cyber Sista!
Get paid to save the planet: STEM careers in conservation
Do you love plants and animals? Enjoy spending time outdoors? A conservation science pathway could be in your sights
Want to save the planet? Study environmental engineering
Solve climate change? Check. Make renewables better? Check. Help the government make greener policies? You bet! Studying...