IYM Online Programme
What is IYM Online?
IYM Online introduces you to the wide range of research and career opportunities available in STEMM through our engaging and interactive programme.
Delivered entirely online via Zoom and Google Classroom, this programme is for Year 11 and 12 female students from all over New Zealand and the Pacific. You'll get to know other young women who share your passion for STEMM.
Over four weekday sessions you will see inside a range of STEMM organisations and hear from women who have built careers and businesses in the STEMM sector, all from your own home!
Programme Snapshot
IYM Online 2026:
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A "DAY in SPACE" with our experts in aerospace.
From New Zealand Educators & Innovators to NASA!
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STEMM communications.
What does it really mean?
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Ask your question.
Interview skills in STEMM.
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Interested in Health and Medicine?
Quiz the amazing medical panel from the University of Otago, Wellington Medical School.
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Living in a "DIGITAL WORLD."
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Back to BASIC - hands on coding
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Working online
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cybersecurity
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online safety
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artificial intelligence
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What's the problem?
Team up with your peers to address a real-world STEMM industry problem. The solution is yours!
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Focussed on Research?
Find out about amazing NZ research from members of the Independent Research Association New Zealand and more...It's all right here!
Inspiration
Here's what our alumnae have to say:
Eliana,
Queens High School
I was able to to be exposed various careers in STEMM that I have not heard of.
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Movindee,
James Hargest College
I really appreciate how well organised and efficient the programme was. Every session felt meaningful, and no time was wasted. I ended up enjoying it more than I expected because of how engaging and purposeful the learning was.
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Mia,
Wellington East Girls College
I will definitely be looking into a STEMM based career path now, it has given me more options.
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Donabelle,
Auckland Girls Grammar School
I can become anything I set my mind to! I have never felt so determined to find something that I want to pursue and it's all because of this IYM programme.
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Head to the Inspiration page to hear more what our Alumnae are doing now.
How to apply
Applications for our 2026 programme are CLOSED.
To get the most out of the programme you will need a home internet connection and a laptop or computer. To ensure fair representation from high schools across New Zealand and the Pacific, we will admit the first three applicants from each school to the programme. Other applicants from that school will be placed on a waiting list.
Thanks to the generousity of our sponsors, participants only pay $30 including GST per person for IYM Online. Successful applicants pay this fee once they are accepted into the programme.
Our Sponsors
IYM Online would not be possible without our generous sponsors.
