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Discover. Connect. 

Be Inspired.

ABOUT US

Nau mai, haere mai

Interested in science, technology, engineering, maths?
Then jump in and explore!

Innovative Young Minds wants to inspire a new generation of female innovators and industry leaders in the STEMM (science, technology, engineering, maths and high-tech manufacturing) sectors.

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We offer three options for Year 11 - 12 girls to explore the STEMM fields. You can begin your inspiration journey by checking out our programmes and hearing from some of our alumnae.

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Our Programmes

We are now open for applications for the 2025 Residential and Online Programmes.

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IYM Residential, our annual STEMM camp for 40 Year 11 and 12 students from greater Wellington region held in the July school holidays will take you outside your comfort zone, introduce you to loads of new experiences and introduce you to a bunch of new friends and contacts.

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IYM Online is delivered online via Zoom and Google Classroom for 100 Year 11 and 12 young women from all over Aotearoa. This engaging and interactive programme will take place in the April school holidays over four half-day weekday sessions.

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Delivered with sponsor 3M, IYM Anytime is the on-demand version of our two programmes IYM Online and IYM Residential. IYM Anytime can be accessed whenever, wherever, by anyone interested in STEMM. Check out IYM Anytime to explore your passions and interests!

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Contact us.

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ABOUT US

Our goal is to inspire a new generation of female innovators and industry leaders.

Our Mission

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Discover

Our engaging and interactive online and residential programmes showcase the wide range of study, research and career opportunities available in STEMM.

 

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Connect

You will be exposed to eye-opening and inspiring science and technology content. IYM also offers opportunities to connect with like-minded young women who share a passion for science!

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Be inspired

Since 2017, young women have taken part in IYM's programmes and been empowered to step into study and careers in STEMM. You will find some of their stories on this website. 

Get Inspired

But don't just take it from us, here's what our alumnae have to say: ​

"Attending IYM 2018 changed my life. I went into the programme unsure of my future career and came out with confidence and determination to pursue engineering and succeed regardless of the gender imbalance."

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Chelsea Kah

2018 Alumna

​Head to the Inspiration page to hear more from our alumnae. 

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Our Sponsors

IYM would not be possible without the wonderful support of our generous sponsors and contributors.

This sponsorship comes from many businesses and organisations and Rotary Clubs across New Zealand who believe in diversity and supporting our young people to be the best they can be – our future innovators and industry leaders.

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