Pathfinders

Meet our inspiring STEM role models

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The Pathfinders are real people who use their STEM skills to make the world a better place. 

From carpentry to software engineering, wildlife conservation to audiology - and everything in between - the Pathfinders represent the many exciting places that STEM can take children in the future, as well as showcasing the diversity of people who can belong in these industries. 

Each Pathfinder comes with videos, interactive Q&As and curriculum-aligned resources that you can use straight away - perfect for sparking discussion, exploring careers, and bringing STEM to life in your classroom or home. Click on a Pathfinder from the grid below to dive into their story.
Illustration of Renee standing on grass beside a small aircraft, wearing a teal sweater and light blue jeans with dark shoes. Background shows a cloudy sky and distant hills.Illustration of Renee standing on grass beside a small aircraft, wearing a teal sweater and light blue jeans with dark shoes. Background shows a cloudy sky and distant hills.
Renee Wootton
Aerospace Engineer
Meet Renee
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Illustration of Bardie, construction worker wearing a navy utility shirt and beige work pants, equipped with a tool belt holding various tools and keys, standing with arms crossed in front of a building site with scaffolding and a crane in the background.
Bardie Sommerville
Qualified Carpenter
Meet Bardie
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Illustrated portrait of Stuart Yiwarr McGrath, a Registered Nurse, depicted in green scrubs with a stethoscope around his neck. The background shows a stylized clinical setting with cabinets, a counter, and an open doorway, emphasizing his role in healthcare.
Stuart Yiwarr McGrath
Registered Nurse
Meet Stuart
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A cartoon depiction of Thomas Cobbinah, standing outside in front of a building. He is wearing a plaid shirt with a blazer and sunglasses, smiling at the camera.
Thomas Cobbinah
Agronomist
Meet Thomas
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Future You PathfinderIllustration of Mikaela standing outdoors at dusk with hills and trees in the background, wearing a white T-shirt with a red dragon design, black shorts, hiking shoes, and a cap.
Mikaela Jade
Augmented Reality Expert
Meet Mikaela
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Illustration of a Daisy standing in a modern office setting with desks, computers, and large windows, wearing a dark blazer over a green blouse.
Daisy Shu
Optometrist/Research Scientist
Meet Daisy
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Illustration of Louise standing outdoors on grass, wearing a light blue T-shirt and colorful motocross-style pants in blue, pink, and black with protective boots. A tattoo is visible on one arm.
Louise Azzopardi
Heavy Vehicle Mechanic
Meet Louise
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Illustration of Sharna standing in a bright lab setting with an MRI scanner and brain diagrams in the background, wearing a colorful dress with a nature-inspired design and holding a model of a brain in one hand.
Sharna Jamadar
Neuroscientist
Meet Sharna
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Illustration of Siobhan standing in a vibrant concert or stage setting with colorful lights and seating in the background, wearing a bold striped shirt in blue, green, and yellow, paired with blue pants and a wide red hat.
Siobhan McGinnity
Audiologist
Meet Siobhan
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Illustration of Ajay, a registered nurse, wearing a light blue polo shirt and dark shorts, standing with hands in pockets in a bright office filled with desks, computers, and large windows.
Ajay Limaye
Visualisation Programmer
Meet Ajay
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Kayta Hackman Riley illustration person standing in a bright indoor space filled with green potted plants, wearing a loose brown button-up shirt, wide dark pants, and flat shoes.
Kayta Hackman Riley
Software Engineer
Meet Kayta
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Illustration of Lisa Harvey-Smith standing outdoors in front of a large radio telescope dish at sunset, wearing a black blazer over a T-shirt with the text “SALLY RIDE” and an astronaut helmet graphic, paired with dark pants.
Lisa Harvey-Smith
Astrophysicist
Meet Lisa
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Illustration of Jamie standing in a kitchen filled with shelves of bread and cooking utensils, wearing a black sleeveless vest over a dark T-shirt with “ecko unltd.” text, dark pants, a gold chain, and visible tattoos on one arm.
Jamie Morris
Patisserie Chef
Meet Jamie
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Illustration of Skye standing outdoors on grass with trees in the background, wearing a dark T-shirt that reads “I LIKE BIG BUGS AND I CAN NOT LIE,” holding a large insect in one hand and dressed in casual pants with a smartwatch.
Skye Blackburn
Food Scientist
Meet Skye
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Illustration of Meredith standing in a skate park holding a black helmet, with a red skateboard on the ground. Wearing a white T-shirt with a pink abstract design, dark pants, pink socks, and black sneakers.
Meredith Lane
Software Engineer
Meet Meredith
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Illustration of Phoebe standing outdoors in front of a wooden fence with trees in the background, wearing a light green button-up shirt, knee-length shorts, and sturdy shoes.
Phoebe Meagher
Wildlife Conservation Officer
Meet Phoebe
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Pathfinders career pathway infographics

Parents and teachers play a crucial role in helping children make informed decisions about their future. Rooted in the experience of the Pathfinders, our career pathway infographics represent a few of the many pathways into STEM careers - including both vocational education and training and university routes.

 

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