The University of Melbourne leads this year's STEM superstars cohort with five academics chosen to step into the media spotlight. Image: University of MelbourneThey specialise in different science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) subjects but all have one thing in common – they’re all STEM superstars. Associate Professor Kim-Anh Le Cao, astrophysicist Clare Kenyon, Dr Kylie Soanes, Dr Maria del Mar Quiroga and Priyanka Pillai have been named Australia’s official Superstars of STEM by Science and Technology Australia. Superstars of STEM was developed to complement and enhance the important work being done to address the systemic barriers and historic biases that contribute to the alarming loss of women from STEM careers. Find other University of Melbourne STEM superstar experts here.
