Girls+ in Engineering
The Girls+ in Engineering (GiE) program inspires female students to take advantage of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) study and career pathways, focusing on areas of science where women are underrepresented.
About the program
Along with industry partners, GiE recognises the gender imbalance in science should be addressed from an early age. Since 2014, GiE has reached over 20,000 school students across WA, supported over 350 UWA Student Ambassadors, and collaborated with more than 300 industry volunteers. Through hands-on school workshops, community events and industry partnerships, GiE supports the next generation and champions diversity in STEM. We would like to thank our 2025 industry partners for supporting the Girls+ in Engineering program: Rio Tinto, Newmont and SLB.School outreach
Under the GiE program, current UWA students and industry partners volunteer their time as role models to talk to students in Years 7–12 students about exciting engineering career options. Through a range of discipline-specific challenges and activities, students work collaboratively in teams to solve complex problems.
The GiE program hosts on-campus Discovery Days to showcase a circuit of engineering activities hosted by industry partners, academics and student societies. Keynote speakers and alumni share their stories and demonstrate the social impact engineering has in improving our world.
GiE student ambassador program
The GiE outreach program works with high school across WA to deliver hands on learning experiences to showcase diverse STEM study and pathways. The program aims to address barriers faced by women considering STEM, including a lack of role models. Our GiE Student Ambassador program for current UWA students plays an integral role in addressing the gender imbalances in STEM in Australia by providing these role models. The program provides a cohort experience and support for women+ at UWA, and offers our students regional travel opportunities, industry site visits and networking, paid casual work, professional development, and volunteering hours recorded on your academic transcript.
Supporting women in STEM
GiE is working together with WA high schools, university students and industry to lead the future of sustainable, innovative and equitable engineering.
To find out more information, or to join our Student Ambassador program, email us.