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Women in STEM and Entrepreneurship (WISE) Program
This free program aims to support and nurture an entrepreneurial mindset in this evolving area in the next generation of women. Monash University will invite schools to nominate a team of four year 10 female students (studying year 10 at a Victorian school in 2019).
The program will be delivered in three stages
One day ‘Internet of Things’ workshop
Up to 500 students (125 teams) will be invited to attend one of a series of one-day workshops to be held in May and June 2019. Participants will learn about connected technology and the 'Internet of Things', develop hands-on skills in IT coding using the micro:bit device and discover how to develop and pitch an entrepreneurial idea.
Two day entrepreneurial workshop
At the conclusion of the Stage 1 workshops, a judging panel will select up to 10 teams to attend a bespoke entrepreneurial workshop in September 2019, designed to instil an entrepreneurial mindset and train participants how to turn their concepts into an economically sustainable product.
Trip to Silicon Valley
In the final stage, two successful teams will win an immersive entrepreneurial experience to Silicon Valley, California, USA - the global centre of technological innovation!
Program applicants
More about the program, how to apply and information for schools, students and parents.
Student mentors
Seeking female tertiary STEM students ready to mentor the next generation.
Resources for participants
Preparation and resources for teams attending the workshops.
Teams showcase
Meet our student teams and be inspired by their innovative project ideas!
Program Sponsors
The program will be delivered by Monash Information Technology and The Generator and our project partners: Micro:bit Educational Foundation, Monash Tech School, The Hacker Exchange, and the Victorian Space Science Education Centre, with funding from the Department of Industry, Innovation and Science Women in STEM and Entrepreneurship Program.
