OUR PROGRAMS
Our STEM and design programs are available for students in Metropolitan Melbourne and Regional Victoria.
Read more to find out which program is right for you and how to get involved.
Read more to find out which program is right for you and how to get involved.
HOW THE INNOVATION CHALLENGE WORKS
To find out about our International Design Challenge specifically, please click here.
1. CONNECT
Four high school students are matched with a mentor (a university academic who specializes in the STEM field)
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2. INNOVATE
Students engage in 18-20 hours of mentoring (typically once a week) at a university campus over 12 weeks to work on their idea
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3. SHOWCASE
At the end of 12 weeks, each team showcases their idea to their network and the BrainSTEM community at a Presentation Event
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4. ENGAGE
After the Innovation Challenge, students become part of the BrainSTEM alumni community to access a digital collaborative platform, alumni events and other development opportunities
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WHO CAN GET INVOLVED?
There are many different ways to get involved with our programs.
- Students, teachers & parents: Register here if you'd like to participate in the Innovation Challenge for yourselves/on behalf of student(s)
- Mentors: Register here to mentor one of the participating BrainSTEM teams
- Industry partner: Contact us if you're interested in collaborating with us or to host a team
- Volunteers: Contact us if you wish to join our amazing team to help shape the future of our next generation
OUR IMPACT
As of January 2019, BrainSTEM's programs have reached:
The BrainSTEM program is inclusive and not exclusive. One of the key drives for BrainSTEM is to nurture more female STEM enthusiasts. It doesn’t necessarily mean recruiting them for STEM careers but raising awareness and interest in subjects that are game-changers.
- 350+ students
- 4000+ hours of mentoring
- Over 60% participants from Public / Lower SES Schools
- 55% participants are girls
The BrainSTEM program is inclusive and not exclusive. One of the key drives for BrainSTEM is to nurture more female STEM enthusiasts. It doesn’t necessarily mean recruiting them for STEM careers but raising awareness and interest in subjects that are game-changers.
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