Stargirls+ STEM Camp at ICRAR

Stargirls+ is a FREE multi-day STEM camp hosted by ICRAR, open to girls and underrepresented genders in Years 9-12.

If you are interested in Astronomy, Engineering or Data Science as a career, Stargirls+ is your opportunity to get started. You’ll practice some real-world skills, visit world-class facilities, and hear from leading scientists and engineers in the field. You’ll also have the chance to meet other like-minded students who share your interests!

Throughout the event there will be the opportunity to:

Access and use research-grade telescopes
Talk with leading people in Astronomy and related fields
Visit a supercomputing research centre to learn about data intensive astronomy
Participate in a night time stargazing event
Complete a host of other astronomy related activities

What’s involved?

The next Stargirls+ camp will be held in during the week of January 27th 2025.

Stargirls+ is hosted at ICRAR in Perth, Western Australia at both our UWA and Curtin locations.

This is a day camp, which will require transport to and from site each day. Food will be provided throughout the event.

Places are limited, so early applications are encouraged! Please note that we are only able to accept applications from participants who have not previously attended a Stargirls camp.

To apply, fill out the form below. If you have any questions, contact Outreach Coordinator Leah Kalimeris at education@icrar.org.

Applications will close on Sunday, December 1st 2024.

You will be notified on the result of your application after the closure date.

Name *

Email *

Phone number *

Gender *

Male

Female

Non-binary

My gender is:

Postcode *

Are you of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander origin? *

Yes, Aboriginal

Yes, Torres Strait Islander

I prefer not to answer

Have you participated in Stargirls STEM Camp before? *

Yes

School *

School Year in 2025 *

Year 9

Year 10

Year 11

Year 12

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

Maximum 150 words.

How did you find out about this program? *

Location *

I am aware that the Stargirls STEM camp takes place in three locations in Perth, Western Australia, and I am responsible for transport to and from these locations.

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