About the Queensland Women in STEM Prize
The Queensland Women in STEM Prize celebrates the exceptional contributions of Queensland’s women in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM).
Now in its tenth year, the Queensland Women in STEM Prize aims to foster passion and drive among women and girls, encouraging their active participation and leadership within STEM, including the social sciences. By highlighting the achievements of these emerging leaders, we not only honour their remarkable work but also promote gender equity, diversity, and inclusion in Queensland’s scientific and technological sectors.
Queensland’s STEM community plays a vital role in driving economic prosperity, sustainability, and community well-being. While advancements in gender equality have opened doors for more women and girls, there remains a need to elevate women’s visibility and recognition in leadership roles across STEM disciplines.
Help us to inspire the next generation of STEM leaders and pave the way for transformative change in Queensland’s scientific and technological landscape – because when women succeed, we all benefit.
Meet the finalists for 2025:
- Dr Lily Bentley – Marine Conservation
https://au.linkedin.com/in/lily-bentley-45000776 - Associate Professor Nathalie Bock – Biomedical Engineering & Cancer Biology
https://au.linkedin.com/in/nathalie-bock-58a0a74 - Dr Sabrina Chakori – Circular Economy & Sustainability
https://au.linkedin.com/in/%E2%9A%92%EF%B8%8F-dr-sabrina-chakori-19b782107 - Dr Somayeh Hussaini – Robotics & AI
https://au.linkedin.com/in/somayeh-hussaini - Dr Caitie Kuempel – Sustainable Blue Economy & Conservation Planning
https://au.linkedin.com/in/caitie-kuempel-b86905110 - Dr Miaomiao Liu – Mass Spectrometry for Drug Discovery
https://au.linkedin.com/in/miaomiao-liu-8b2268170 - Dr Maddy McAllister – Maritime Archaeology
https://au.linkedin.com/in/maddy-mcallister - Dr Rebecca McElroy – Astrophysics
https://au.linkedin.com/in/rebecca-mcelroy - Dr Bridie Mulholland – Environmental Microbiology / First Nations Health
https://au.linkedin.com/in/bridie-mulholland - Dr Abbi Scott – Marine Ecology
https://au.linkedin.com/in/abbiscott - Dr Hana Starobova – Pain Research & Pharmacology
https://au.linkedin.com/in/hana-starobova-040046149 - Dr Alice Twomey – Environmental Science & Conservation
https://au.linkedin.com/in/alicetwomey - Dr Michelle Ward – Nature Positive & Biodiversity Conservation
https://au.linkedin.com/in/michelle-ward-6ba79045 - Associate Professor Joy Wolfram – Nanomedicine & Regenerative Medicine
https://au.linkedin.com/in/joywolfram
