CAPALABA State College’s Erin Tully was among more then 50 students who attended a camp to encourage girls to pursue science, technology, engineering and mathematics jobs.
Education Minister Grace Grace said the four-day camp for girls in year 10 had brought together some of Queensland’s brightest young female STEM students.
“I am proud the Palaszczuk government supports the STEM Girl Power Camp to encourage bright young women to embrace STEM education and consider a STEM-based career,” Ms Grace said.
“I am sure this opportunity has further fuelled their passion for STEM education.
“This annual camp, now in its third year, is an investment in Queensland’s future economy as it nurtures and encourages some of our brightest female students to keep following their dreams of a knowledge-based career.”
Capalaba State College principal Bronwyn Johnstone said Erin had been successful in attending after going through a significant application process and meeting academic requirements.
“Erin is a quiet achiever who is focused on achieving her best. I know the program will be an amazing opportunity for her,” Ms Johnstone said.
Ms Grace said jobs in STEM fields were growing at more than twice the rate of other industries and occupations.
“We also know we are experiencing a major shift towards a knowledge intensive economy, as are most economies the world over,” she said.
“Clearly STEM is where the jobs are now and this is only going to increase.
“The world is changing and we need to adapt and change with it to stay competitive.”
Ms Grace said the students on the camp had learned from some of Queensland’s leading scientists and innovators and would return to their schools as ambassadors for STEM education.
