What if the economic systems shaping our world aren’t designed to solve the challenges we face today? What if there were alternatives better suited to addressing and mitigating some of the issues society faces? That’s the question driving Rangimaria Aperahama, one of the researchers who supported this year’s IYM Online programme - and it’s a question that’s increasingly relevant for the next generation of STEMM leaders. Rangimaria works for Motu Research, an independent, worl

We need you!  Actually, it’s not just   IYM who needs you – it’s our next generation of female STEMM leaders who need your support. We all need you! Behind every confident young woman stepping into STEMM is an opportunity someone helped create. Backing IYM financially isn’t just about giving, it’s about investing in the future. Building a stronger talent pipeline. Ensuring diversity into future workforces. Inspiring the kind of innovation our economy depends on. That’s what w

Innovative Young Minds’ (IYM) 2026 Online Programme has drawn to a close, marking not only an extraordinary week of learning and connection, but also a significant milestone: 10 years of IYM inspiring young women across Aotearoa to explore futures in STEMM. This year’s programme brought together 100 Year 11 and 12 students from around the motu - the largest cohort to date - reflecting both the growing demand for IYM’s programmes and the increasing ambition of young women to e