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Bing Xue
Growth detector
From mussels to dolphins, Bing Xue uses her coding skills to conserve the planet one species at a time.
Mikaela Jade
Environmental scientist
Entrepreneur, environmental scientist and Cabrogal woman Mikaela Jade is empowering people to tell their stories using technology.
Breanna Clayton
Structural engineer
Breanna Clayton wasn’t sure what she wanted to do after high school – until a family trip to the United States when she was 17 sparked her interest in buildings and structures.
Dr Clara Chow
Cardiologist and digital health expert
Cardiologist and digital health expert Dr Clara Chow is using smart technology to keep patients heart-healthy.
Katia Vega
Computer scientist
Katia Vega is a fashion-forward US-based computer scientist who creates computers you wear.
Barbara Van De Sande
Industrial design engineer
In high school, Barbara Van De Sande’s teacher told her she’d never be good enough for medical engineering. It ignited a fire in her.
Julianna Kadar
Shark biologist
Julianna Kadar grew up with a passion for the ocean that led to shark tagging trips and now a voyage to Antarctica.
Calli Bates
Software engineer
AUT computer science grad Calli Bates is working at the cutting edge of high-tech fashion
Tammy Butow
Chaos engineer and Girl Geek Academy co-founder
Chaos engineer and Girl Geek Academy co-founder Tammy Butow has used her double degree in IT and education to build an inspiring career
Drashti Patel
Pen tester
The University of Adelaide has provided Drashti Patel with the cyber security tools she will need to succeed in the space industry.
Evangeline Endacott
Cyber security student
When Evangeline Endacott scored the second top marks in her rural high school she defied expectations to follow her passion.
Shanis Lovin
Digital forensics expert
Shanis Lovin traces the footprints left by cyber criminals – but there’s more to her job than coding and tech.
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