Stargirls+ Midwest

What is Stargirls+ Midwest?

Stargirls+ Midwest 2025 is run with support from the SKA Observatory.

This camp is a FREE event, open to all high school girls and underrepresented genders in years 8-12. During this two-day camp, held in Geraldton, Western Australia, students will get hands-on experience with astronomy research, and meet some of the women who have made their careers in astrophysics, engineering, and data science.

If you are interested in a career in Astronomy, Engineering or Data Science, this is an opportunity to practice some real-world skills and talk to leading experts in the field.

Throughout the event there will be the opportunity to:

Access and use research-grade telescopes
Talk with leading people in Astronomy and related fields
Learn about the SKA-Low and other radio telescopes being built and used nearby
Participate in a night time stargazing event
Complete a host of other astronomy related activities

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Details

Stargirls Midwest will take place on the 25 & 26 February 2025
Each day will run from 8:30am – 4:00pm. You will need to arrive by 8:30.
The camp will be hosted at the Geraldton Universities Centre, 33 Onslow Street, Geraldton.
This is a day camp, which will require transport to and from our location in Geraldton each day.
Food will be provided throughout the event.

Applications

Please apply using the form below.

Places are limited so apply as soon as possible! Please note that we are only able to accept applications from participants who have not previously attended a Stargirls camp.

Students will need a letter from their teacher in order to participate as this program will run during school hours.

Applications will close on Friday 14th February. You will be notified on the result of you application after the closure date.

If you have any questions please contact Outreach Coordinator Leah Kalimeris at education@icrar.org.

Fill in the details to apply

Name *

Email *

Phone number *

Postcode *

School *

Gender *

Female

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My gender is:

Are you of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander origin? *

Yes, Aboriginal

Yes, Torres Strait Islander

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Why do you think you would be a good candidate for the Stargirls STEM Camp? *

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What are your favourite subjects at school? *

Endorsement Letter

Please attach a letter of endorsement from your teacher or principal.

Name of nominating teacher/principal

Email of nominating teacher/principal

How did you find out about this program? *

Location *

I am aware that the Stargirls STEM camp takes place in Geraldton Western Australia, and I am responsible for transport to and from the host venue location.

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We acknowledge the Wajarri Yamaji as the Traditional Owners and Native Title Holders of the land where the SKA-Low telescope is being built.