Build a world designed for humanity with our STEM programs for schools.
Student prototyping using Lego Mindstorms Robots at St Clair Public School. Photo: Sarah Van.
STEM-skilled jobs are growing at 1.5 times faster than any other job sector and 50% of workers will need to know how to use, build and configure digital systems in the next 2-3 years (1). Equitable access to (economic) opportunity is of particular concern, as a diverse workforce leads to more innovation, balanced work environments, and therefore (economic) productivity.
The National Women in STEM Decadal Plan (2) identifies the following barriers to participation for girls in primary and secondary education: stereotypes, bias, lack of role models, lack of understanding of STEM career options, disengagement from STEM education, and family/cultural expectations.UTS’ primary and secondary STEM programs address all six barriers by providing meaningful experiences for girls, teachers and families to engage with Engineering and IT.
The UTS Women in Engineering and IT STEM X Programs are generously supported by the Cognizant Foundation.
Our programs
Primary School STEM x Play program
High School STEM x Impact program
Extra-curricular STEM exploration
Other opportunities at UTS
- UTS Wanago - The Wanago Program is delivering NSW STEM electives for high school students at UTS to address national STEM workforce gaps.
- U@Uni Academy - The U@Uni Academy is an alternate, non-ATAR entry pathway to study at UTS, exclusive to our U@Uni partner schools.
- Women in Engineering and IT Scholarships
1) Foundation for Young Australians (FYA). (2017). THE NEW WORK SMARTS Thriving in the New Work Order FYA’s New Work Order report series. 33. http://www.fya.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/FYA_TheNewWorkSmarts_July2017.pdf
2) Australian Academy of Science, 2019, Women in STEM Decadal Plan, available online: https://www.science.org.au/support/analysis/decadal-plans-science/women-in-stem-decadal-plan