Women in STEMM Australia

While you're still digesting Chrissy Day lunch and trying to work out what day it is, don't let 2025 sneak up on you. It's easy to slide into a new year in a food coma lethargy and put off preparing for the things you swore you'd nail this year. Like awards. If you're up for a little homework, I've collated a list of commonly asked award questions you can start working on now. If you do this, you'll be prepared for almost any award out there...regardless of industry, niche or genre. Award questions are the same across awards, they're just worded differently. Here's the link to a Google doc with the questions you can have a crack at one at a time. https://lnkd.in/g-NvFhKY There are a few open now, closing early January/mid February. The main award season is typically February to August so if you miss these ones, you're spoilt for choice. Australian Small Business Champion Awards Beam Awards Heart of Women Awards SheInspire Awards Women's Business Club Awards Stevie Asia Pacific Awards Stevie Sales and Customer Service Awards Best Business Awards Titan Business Awards Globee Awards Women Changing The World Awards Better Future Awards EARLY 2025 Stevie International Business Awards (opens early February) Smart50 Awards (opens January) Customer Service Excellence Awards The Advisor Better Business Awards Influential Women's Awards Allied Health Awards Women's Agenda Leadership Awards Clean & Conscious Awards MFAA Excellence Awards Women Leading Tech Awards Mumbrella Awards There's heaps more but there's something there for a range of businesses and professions.

I never dreamt that I would get here… 🙏🏽 Thank you to all the amazing 🤩 scientific unions, academies and national organizations who voted for me… https://lnkd.in/gASfm38j International Science Council The Australian Academy of Science International Mathematical Union

🏆 A big congratulations to A/Prof. Nadine Marcus, who won the 2024 Engineering Mentoring Award! She has guided, motivated, and encouraged many individuals over the years to grow both personally and professionally, helping them achieve success in their careers, make lasting impacts in their fields, and earn numerous awards. "I had some very strong mentors in my own journey into academia as a junior academic, who recognised my potential and championed me through good times and bad, so it was very important for me to give back. One of my strengths is recognising other people’s capabilities and helping them to grow and harness these, and also working with their weaknesses and supporting them in improving these skills." She is a strong proponent of Women in Engineering (winning the Faculty award for Women in Engineering in 2022) and aspires to address the STEM gender balance by mentoring female university research students. "Because I didn’t have many female role models, I strive to really make an impact by setting a good example for my junior female colleagues and students." A/Prof. Marcus was nominated by colleagues Gelareh Mohammadi, Ali Darejeh, Inmaculada Tomeo-Reyes, Jake Renzella and Sasha Vassar. 📸 A/Prof. Marcus with some of her mentees, including Hannah Beder, Heather W., Jake Renzella, Gelareh Mohammadi, and Sasha Vassar.

Sixty stellar scientists, technologists, engineers and mathematicians were officially announced today as Australia’s new Superstars of STEM by the Minister for Industry and Science, Ed Husic MP. The new Superstars highlight the strong diversity of women and non-binary people in Australian science and technology – including 3 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander superstar scientists, 14 from regional Australia, and Superstars from a constellation of economic, social and cultural backgrounds. They are drawn from every state and territory around the country. Among the Superstars are a researcher using AI to help businesses understand, measure and reduce their impact on biodiversity, a climate scientist studying floods to keep Australians safe, a mathematician using numbers to tackle violence against women, and an engineer using light and high frequency tech to detect hidden dangers from cancer to concealed weapons. Over the next two years, the Superstars will undergo intensive training and skills development to give them the experience and confidence to step into the public spotlight as go-to media commentators for science and technology stories. They’ll also do hundreds of school visits to encourage young people into a future in science and technology. Read more about the newest #SuperstarsOfSTEM: https://lnkd.in/gpg-BkiQ

I am thrilled to share that I have been awarded the UTS Women in Engineering and IT scholarship for the second time, a recognition that would not have been possible without the support of two extraordinary individuals in my life. First, I want to sincerely thank my supervisor, Professor Long Nghiem, whose incredible character has been a true inspiration to me. His ability to not only guide but also inspire has had a profound impact on my growth. I have learned so much from his insights, encouragement, and constant belief in me. I feel truly fortunate to have him as my supervisor. Second, I want to express my heartfelt gratitude to my mentor, Elena Stocker. Being guided by someone with her remarkable character has been a rare and precious opportunity. Her unwavering support has shown me the way forward. I am deeply grateful for the lessons and inspiration she has shared with me. To both of you, thank you for playing such a pivotal role in my journey!

We Are Our Stories Last Wednesday was a profoundly special day—not just for me, but for my family, friends, community, and ancestors. I was humbled and deeply honoured to be named among the 25 inductees for the 2024 Victorian Multicultural Commission Honour Roll. These awards recognise extraordinary Victorians and organisations for their contributions to multicultural Victoria. As I walked into Government House, I felt the presence of my late mum. I wore her wrappers, coral beads, and traditional attire, a tribute to her unwavering love and belief in me. I wanted her to see her baby girl standing tall, making her proud. It was a moment filled with nostalgia—remembering my late parents and late sisters—but also immense gratitude for the present. I was surrounded by my future: my dear husband, Eli Muse who postponed his trip to San Francisco to stand by me; my remaining and only sister, Dakorim Briggs CFE, MSc my friend-turned-sister and business partner, Dr Ruwangi Fernando and my first son, Shaun. Seeing Shaun witness the ceremony was everything. I wanted him to feel inspired and to know that his dreams have no limits. For me, this honour is a reflection of a journey—one rooted in service, resilience, and advocacy. At iSTEM Co. and DEIR.AI the work Dr Ruwangi Fernando and I do is for all women in STEM, but I’m acutely aware of the compounded biases faced by migrant women. Every day, I use my voice to shine a light on intersectional diversity and to advance equity for all women. I’m immensely proud to have contributed to the progress of multicultural Australians through iSTEM Co. DEIR.AI and the many organisations that trust me to drive change, including Women in STEMM Australia, Science & Technology Australia, Jemena, Diversity Council Australia Ltd RISE Panel, Australian Academy of Technological Sciences & Engineering Elevate Panel and Wyndham City Council One of my proudest moments was co-delivering the Diverse STEM Women in Wyndham Report, a project that amplifies the voices of diverse women in STEM including migrant women. It was an honour to celebrate the day alongside inspiring leaders such as the Governor of Victoria, Professor The Hon. Margaret Gardner; Premier Jacinta Allan; Minister Multicultural Affairs Ingrid Stitt ; VMC Chair Vivienne Nguyen ; and other ministers and community champions. I was especially delighted to be inducted alongside my friend, Fabiola Campbell 🇻🇪Until the End 🇻🇪 whose work empowering migrant women continues to inspire me. To my fellow inductees—congratulations! To the leaders tirelessly working behind the scenes to create a multicultural Australia—I see you. Your efforts matter. For all of us who have crossed seas to make this beautiful country home, may this be a testament to the possibilities that await when we come together to advance Australia fair. Here’s to many more milestones and victories for us all. #MAE2024 #VMC #MulticulturalAustralia

We Are Our Stories Last Wednesday was a profoundly special day—not just for me, but for my family, friends, community, and ancestors. I was humbled and deeply honoured to be named among the 25 inductees for the 2024 Victorian Multicultural Commission Honour Roll. These awards recognise extraordinary Victorians and organisations for their contributions to multicultural Victoria. As I walked into Government House, I felt the presence of my late mum. I wore her wrappers, coral beads, and traditional attire, a tribute to her unwavering love and belief in me. I wanted her to see her baby girl standing tall, making her proud. It was a moment filled with nostalgia—remembering my late parents and late sisters—but also immense gratitude for the present. I was surrounded by my future: my dear husband, Eli Muse who postponed his trip to San Francisco to stand by me; my remaining and only sister, Dakorim Briggs CFE, MSc my friend-turned-sister and business partner, Dr Ruwangi Fernando and my first son, Shaun. Seeing Shaun witness the ceremony was everything. I wanted him to feel inspired and to know that his dreams have no limits. For me, this honour is a reflection of a journey—one rooted in service, resilience, and advocacy. At iSTEM Co. and DEIR.AI the work Dr Ruwangi Fernando and I do is for all women in STEM, but I’m acutely aware of the compounded biases faced by migrant women. Every day, I use my voice to shine a light on intersectional diversity and to advance equity for all women. I’m immensely proud to have contributed to the progress of multicultural Australians through iSTEM Co. DEIR.AI and the many organisations that trust me to drive change, including Women in STEMM Australia, Science & Technology Australia, Jemena, Diversity Council Australia Ltd RISE Panel, Australian Academy of Technological Sciences & Engineering Elevate Panel and Wyndham City Council One of my proudest moments was co-delivering the Diverse STEM Women in Wyndham Report, a project that amplifies the voices of diverse women in STEM including migrant women. It was an honour to celebrate the day alongside inspiring leaders such as the Governor of Victoria, Professor The Hon. Margaret Gardner; Premier Jacinta Allan; Minister Multicultural Affairs Ingrid Stitt ; VMC Chair Vivienne Nguyen ; and other ministers and community champions. I was especially delighted to be inducted alongside my friend, Fabiola Campbell 🇻🇪Until the End 🇻🇪 whose work empowering migrant women continues to inspire me. To my fellow inductees—congratulations! To the leaders tirelessly working behind the scenes to create a multicultural Australia—I see you. Your efforts matter. For all of us who have crossed seas to make this beautiful country home, may this be a testament to the possibilities that await when we come together to advance Australia fair. Here’s to many more milestones and victories for us all. #MAE2024 #VMC #MulticulturalAustralia