'MIST' it by that much! Congratulations to Bundy team
Published on 12 November, 2009
Congratulations to Dr Rose-Marie Thrupp and the Girls in the MIST project team from CQUniversity Bundaberg, who gained a Highly Commended award in Queensland's Our Women, Our State Awards announced this week...
Girls are encouraged to experience working with technology
The Bundaberg entry gained the award in the Public or Community Sector Award category, which was won by a team of women from the University of Southern Queensland, for their outstanding contribution to supporting and encouraging other women into science, engineering and technology.
Dr Thrupp's project team consists of Wendy Fasso, Wendy Smith, Marg Flanders and 2 teachers Janine Clearwater (Bundaberg High) and Sophia McLean (Kepnock High).
More than 360 primary and high school girls recently (Oct 20) converged on CQUniversity Bundaberg for a ‘Girls in the MIST' event. Thirty workshops were held for the students across the Maths, ICT, Science and Technology (MIST) areas.
Bundaberg Campus staff and students have also been involved with the TREK (Teaching Robotics across Key Learning Areas) event, a Science and Engineering Challenge and other partnerships with, and sponsorships of, high school initiatives.
LINK here for Details of the Our Women, Our State Awards
LINK here for details of the recent Girls in the MIST event
"I congratulate these women for their time, energy and commitment to shaping the future of tomorrow's Queensland by encouraging other women into science, engineering and technology," said Karen Struthers, the Minister for Community Services and Housing and Minister for Women.
"Apart from providing a very public opportunity to say thank you, these awards promote the winners as role models to inspire other girls and women to pursue their ambitions, regardless of any pre-conceived stereotypes.
"They demonstrate how women can lead the way in making tomorrow's Queensland a fairer and smarter State, by supporting more women to study and work in non-traditional careers.
"The awards also help to boost employer and industry awareness about the knowledge, skills and new perspectives women can bring to these industries."