CSIRO - Inspiring the next generation of innovators

Karlie Noon Source: CSIRO

CSIRO and the BHP Billiton Foundation are on the look-out for outstanding Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander science, technology, engineering or maths (STEM) professionals who will inspire and lead the next generation of innovators.

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A new award developed by the CSIRO is aiming to help promote an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person working in the Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) fields, to act as a role model for aspiring students.Their S.T.E.M ProfessionalAward will provide an opportunity for that person to receive $20,000 to put towards profile-raising and career-building opportunities to help them tell more people about their work.SBS Living Black Radio spoke with the young Aboriginal scientist the CSIRO's Karlie Noon who previously worked as a mentor on the CSIRO's Aboriginal Summer School for Excellence in Technology and Science (ASSETS)  program. The school provides opportunities for high achieving Year 10 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students, with interest in science, to explore the study and career options available to them in science, technology, engineering and mathematics fields. Indigenous students at the ASSETS camp. Source: CSIRO Karlie is a firm believing in having high expectations for students to access STEM fields and says that teachers should encourage students to aim high and raise the aspirations of students to help them believe in their abilities.Applications are also open for other award categories:- The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Student STEM Achievement- The School, Teacher and STEM Champion-  The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander STEM professionals For more information and to apply, visit www.csiro.au/indigenous-awards - Applications open 12 September and close 16 October.The Indigenous STEM Awards are part of a national Indigenous STEM Education program funded by the BHP Billiton Foundation and managed by CSIRO. Young Indigenous Scientists Source: CSIRO For more information and to apply, visit www.csiro.au/indigenous-awards - Applications open 12 September and close 16 October.The Indigenous STEM Awards are part of a national Indigenous STEM Education program funded by the BHP Billiton Foundation and managed by CSIRO.  Karlie wants to inspire the next generation of young innovators. The Indigenous STEM Awards are part of a broader Indigenous STEM Education Program funded by the BHP Billiton Foundation and delivered by CSIRO