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Curious Minds and the drive to keep girls in STEM fields

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The Christmas Comet, named for the time of year it appears Source: AAP

A group of more than 60 schoolgirls from around Australia have been matched with female scientists, engineers and mathematicians to begin six months of mentoring.


The Year 9 and 10 students are participating in the Curious Minds program, aimed at reducing gender inequality in the traditionally male-dominated STEM* fields of study.


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