STEM education

Are you interested in how things work? Want to solve real world problems? Consider studying STEM subjects!

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What is STEM?

STEM stands for science, technology, engineering and maths.

As the world is changing quickly, STEM education has become vital for the future. This is why STEM education is a national priority for the Australian Government.

To learn more about STEM and how it is helping the world, you can visit The Gist.

The Gist

Considering a career in STEM

Studying a STEM-related course can open up a lot of doors.

STEM skills provide an exciting way to find solutions to real world problems and develop new technologies. There are many kinds of jobs that rely on STEM-related skills and knowledge.

Some examples of courses with a STEM focus are:

  • clean energy technologies
  • medical science
  • agricultural technologies
  • robotics.

Take this career quiz to help find which STEM study area best suits you.

Diversity in STEM

The Australian Government is committed to improving diversity in STEM.

To learn more about diversity in STEM, check out:

The Girls in STEM Toolkit (GiST) can help you explore the many opportunities available through STEM.

Learn more on the GiST website

Elevate addresses inequality in STEM by working with businesses and researchers.

The program is for women and non-binary people.

Learn more on the ATSE website

Superstars of STEM works to smash assumptions about who can work in the field.

It works to equip diverse STEM experts with different opportunities.

You can learn more about different STEM careers by looking at what the Superstars are working on.

Learn more on the Science and Technology Australia website

The Women in STEM program aims to increase the number of STEM-qualified women in the workforce.

Learn more at Women in STEM