STEM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics

How do we assist young women to gain capacity and confidence in STEM subjects?

These are some of our strategies:

• Employ a specialist science teacher in the Junior School
• Employ a specialist technology and robotics teacher in the Junior School
• Engage in extension and enrichment programs
• Have a Mathematician-in-Residence program
• Offer Cambridge International courses in Years 9–10
• Offer the first year of UNSW Computer Science to Year 11

 To read the full article, visit Camphora Issue 3 Winter 2016

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