1. Encouraging girls to take up STEM Alex Bannigan & Sarah Terkes http://ipadkids.com/5-resources-help-engage-girls-stem-learning/

2. Today Introductions Why are we here? Overcoming cultural and social factors Teaching methods & learning environments BREAK Internships and mentoring Careers Opportunities for engagement

3. Introductions: Alex Bannigan Biologist Artist? Educator Women in Engineering Manager

4. Introductions: Sarah Terkes I.T. Geek from a family of radical nerds Went to an all-girls selective school Confident about maths and science ability Digital Marketing and Communications Officer – UNSW Science Science 50:50 Campaign Manager

5. Why are we here?

6. Overcoming cultural and social factors Why do we care? Gender Stereotypes Misperceptions Influencers What do you think?

7. External influences

8. Where we are now.

9. Teaching Methods & Learning Environments Context Outcomes Stereotype threat What has been your experience?

10. Including girls in the picture

11. Break

12. Role models

14. Mentoring Who are your mentors? How did it begin? How has the relationship grown and matured? Creating a relationship: Personal bond Agreement Collaboration

15. Mentoring Programs  Natural Mentoring  Program Mentoring  School Based  University Based “You are not a mentor until the child gives you permission to be a mentor” -Dr Thomas Keller, Portland State University

16. Industry Immersion/Engagement Important AND possible They want to reach out and inspire, they want diversity of perspectives from recruits

17. Careers Role models Linking science to careers Work with meaning #Girlswithtoys

18. Careers of the Future

20. Resources stemcareer.com pbskids.org/scigirls pbskids.org/designsquad engineergirl.org amysmartgirls.com amightygirl.com careergirls.org huffingtonpost.com/news/girls-in-stem ngcproject.org/engaging-girls-stem security4women.org.au/rolemodels

22. Opportunities @ UNSW Science 50:50 Science Work Experience Week: November Women in Engineering Camp: Annual event in January Girls Do The Maths: Annual Event in early May science.unsw.edu.au/events engineering.unsw.edu.au/upcoming-events