This research explores the role of creativity, and more specifically creative confidence, as a key mechanism to support the reduction of the gender gap in Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM. With the support of industry partners, we provide schoolgirls across South Australia with an authentic context to develop their creative confidence by rethinking real-world STEM problems applying the Design Thinking methodology. An important premise of this project is that creative confidence can be taught, providing substantial and measurable benefits to women along the entire STEM pipeline, from primary school to senior careers.
Contact: Maria Vieira
