Deadline: 1-Apr-22
Nominations are now open for the Queensland Women in STEM Prize to recognise the valuable contribution of Queensland women working in STEM careers, and aims to inspire women and girls to start and thrive in STEM careers for the benefit of the whole community.
The Prize is presented by Queensland Museum Network, in partnership with the Office of the Queensland Chief Scientist and the Office for Women and Violence Prevention.
Every day, their internationally-renowned leaders in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) are applying their expertise to ensure economic prosperity and sustainability and enhance community well-being. Advancements in gender equality have supported more women and girls to be able to fully and freely participate in the vast opportunities Queensland has to offer. The contribution of women and girls to the STEM field in Queensland is profound. However, women continue to remain underrepresented as leaders and under recognised for their contribution across many domains. This particularly includes the STEM industries.
Categories
The Queensland Women in STEM Prize includes two categories:
- Judges’ Award: open to STEM professionals who identify as a woman
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Breaking Barriers Award: open to STEM professionals who identify as a woman and:
- are of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander heritage; and/or
- have a disability; and/or
- are a carer.
- Highly Commended Award(s) will be bestowed at the discretion of the judging panel to applicant(s) deemed to have demonstrated enthusiasm, dedication and commitment in their chosen field.
Prize Details
The 2022 Queensland Women in STEM Prize offers cash prizes:
- Judges' Award – $5,000
- Breaking Barriers Award – $5,000
- Highly Commended Award(s) – at the discretion of the judging panel.
Eligibility Criteria
- This state-wide competition is open to early to mid-career women working in STEM careers in Queensland who have made an outstanding contribution to STEM fields and who inspire women and girls to join STEM.
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The 2022 Queensland Women in STEM Prize is open to any person who:
- identifies as a woman; and
- works or studies in a science, technology, engineering or mathematics (STEM) field; and
- resides and undertakes STEM activities or research in Queensland; and
- is within the first 12 years of their STEM career.
- This may include professionals, scientists, researchers, educators or students from any company, institute, government, university, not-for-profit or educational institution.
Judging Criteria
To enter, applicants are required to provide a written application and a short video.Three professional development awards are available:
- Judges’ Award presented to the most meritorious applicant
- The Breaking Barriers Award presented to the most meritorious Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicant, applicant with a disability, or applicant who is a carer.
- Highly Commended Award(s) considered to be a meritorious applicant, as determined by the judges.
For more information, visit Queensland Museum.
For more information, visit https://qwisp.qm.qld.gov.au/