She Flies: Using Drones to build STEM Confidence in Girls (Old ID 22974)
QLD Department of Science, Information Technology and Innovation
Role
Principal Investigator
Description
The ‘new drone economy’ is estimated to be worth US 20B pa by 2020, providing 10% of future jobs. Australia leads the world in non-defence applications of drone technology. Yet women and girls are largely missing from this important emerging sector (<1% female pilots). ‘She Flies’ will give girls confidence in a male dominated STEM field. We will create and deliver a hands on workshop for high school girls, their parents and teachers, teaching technical skills, safety, and environmental survey.
Date
17 Feb 2017 - 31 Dec 2017
Project Type
GRANT
Keywords
Remote Sensing;Drones;STEM;Women;Engaging Science
Funding Body
QLD Department of Science, Information Technology and Innovation
Amount
9980
Project Team
Jason Holdsworth