Today (Tuesday 11 February) is International Day of Women and Girls in Science, an opportunity to promote full and equal access to, and participation in, science for women and girls.

A chance to reflect

This day is a reminder that women and girls play a critical role in science and technology communities and that their participation should be strengthened.

Did you know?

A significant gender gap has persisted at all levels of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) disciplines around the world.

Even though women have made tremendous progress towards increasing their participation in higher education, they are still under-represented in these fields.

Gender equality has always been a core issue for the United Nations. Gender equality and the empowerment of women and girls will make a crucial contribution not only to economic development of the world, but to progress across all the goals and targets of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. Read more about the UN International Day of Women and Girls in Science.

Women and girls in STEM pathways at SA Power Networks

The SA Power Networks Group is focused on increasing the number of females in STEM roles through a focus on our Early Careers pathways and engagement programs.

Eleanor Ostrenga, Pathways Program Engagement Partner, said “We are supporting a pipeline of female talent through our presence at a number of female STEM career festivals, expo’s and programs throughout 2025. Our focus includes sponsoring programs such as the University of Adelaide’s Women in STEM Careers program, supporting, attending STEM Women's first ever careers expo and also school engagement activities”.

Picture: The Pathways Program Engagement team at a careers event.

Confirmed events

If you are interested in a STEM career at SA Power Networks, keep an eye on our Careers Pages and be sure to catch up with our team at one of the following events:

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