STA is a regular contributor to debate on public policy, with a mission to bring together scientists, governments, industry and the broader community to advance the role, reputation and impact of science and technology across the nation.
The program provides media and science communications training, and is, "a game-changing Australian initiative to smash gender assumptions about who can work in science, technology, engineering and maths... it has made a powerful contribution to start to tackle the serious gender inequity of visible diverse role models featured in the media as experts in STEM.
Open to women and non-binary people, the program equips brilliant diverse STEM experts with advanced communication skills and opportunities - in the media, on stage and in schools.
"[9]Superstars of STEM, of the 2023-2024 cohort, include: Superstars of STEM from previous cohorts, who have made a significant presence in the media and impact with their science include: Superstars of STEM from various cohorts have gone on to become members of the Australian Academy of Technological Science and Engineering (see Susannah Eliott), Academy of Social Sciences (see Muireann Irish), or awarded Orders of Australia (see Sue Barrell).
STA's CEO is Misha Schubert[14] and its current President is Professor Mark Hutchinson, who began his term in November 2021.