Talent is evenly distributed; opportunity is not. NGAIRC is committed to supporting women to enter, remain and lead in science, technology, engineering and mathematics through mentoring, training, research placements and a supportive professional community.
We warmly welcome Associate Professor Rhodora (Rhoda) Abadia, Dean Academic of the College of Engineering and Information Technology at Adelaide University, who joins NGAIRC as Director, Women in STEM & Engagement.
Women remain under-represented across STEM disciplines, particularly in artificial intelligence and computing. Closing this gap strengthens research quality, broadens innovation and builds fairer technology for everyone.
NGAIRC believes that the next generation of artificial intelligence research must be shaped by the widest possible range of perspectives. Our Women in STEM initiative works across the whole pipeline: from encouraging school students to consider STEM study, to supporting women completing degrees, to championing women into research leadership.
We pair practical opportunities, such as research assistant placements, co-authorship and conference support, with the mentoring and community that sustain long-term careers.
Outreach to schools and colleges that presents STEM study and research careers as achievable and worthwhile for young women.
Mentoring, skills training and a peer network that help women navigate study, research and the transition into professional roles.
Research placements, publication opportunities and visibility that accelerate women into leadership within AI and computing.
Free to participating students and early-career researchers.
Structured one-to-one mentoring that pairs students and early-career researchers with experienced academics and industry professionals for guidance on study, research and career decisions.
Research assistant roles within NGAIRC projects, giving women hands-on experience in AI and deep learning research, with pathways to co-authorship on publications.
Free workshops on machine learning, scientific writing, data analysis and presentation skills, designed to build the practical toolkit of a working researcher.
Visits and seminars for schools and colleges that introduce young women to careers in AI and computing, delivered by researchers who reflect the future we want to build.
Speaking opportunities, profiles and conference support that raise the visibility of women researchers and their work within and beyond the centre.
A supportive peer community connecting women across institutions and career stages to share opportunities, advice and encouragement.
Our research assistants are active contributors to NGAIRC projects and publications, and role models for the students we work with.
Concrete, funded opportunities to do real research: placements, projects, co-authorship and conference participation, so that experience is never the barrier to entry.
Sustained guidance from researchers who have navigated the same path, offering honest advice on study choices, research directions and career transitions.
A network of peers and champions that makes STEM careers sustainable, celebrating achievements and providing support through setbacks.
Whether you are a student exploring STEM, a researcher seeking mentorship or offering it, or a school interested in an outreach visit, we would love to hear from you.
