ATSE Emerging Leaders Network: Future leaders in STEM solving big issues

ATSE’s Emerging Leaders Network will support up to 20 high-potential young STEM professionals from diverse backgrounds to grow their capability as emerging leaders and make significant contributions to applied science, technology, and engineering.

The Network offers the opportunity to build strong connections between emerging leaders and ATSE Fellows in a collaborative environment that will not only broaden their networks, but foster interdisciplinary discussions and enable participants to tackle complex challenges with fresh perspectives.

Through the Network, emerging leaders will find a platform to connect, collaborate, and grow as they become embedded within ATSE’s policy Forums. Forums are where our Fellows discuss, debate and formulate responses to Australia’s key issues and opportunities – from energy and the environment through to education and digital skills.

Participants will engage in Forum activities, discussions and consultations, actively contributing expertise and insights to offer a new perspective on ATSE’s policy work. 

The Network will enable competitively selected participants the opportunity to:   

• Enhance their leadership capabilities  
• Work and learn alongside senior scholars and industry leaders within ATSE’s Fellowship   
• Receive mentorship from senior scholars and industry leaders within ATSE’s Fellowship 
• Contribute to robust and practical thinking to inform Australia’s response to complex challenges

In its inaugural year, the Network will draw upon ATSE's IMNIS Alumni and Elevate scholarship program cohorts as first participants. The pilot year will serve as a launchpad, allowing for continuous refinement and improvement, creating an impactful and robust program, which will open to the broader community in following years.

The Emerging Leaders Network will stand as a powerful force, harnessing young STEM professionals' passion, innovation, and expertise. By creating connections with ATSE Fellows and Forums, this initiative will cultivate a community of forward-thinking change-makers who can collaboratively help Australians understand and use technology to solve complex problems and shape a brighter future.

For more information about the Emerging Leaders Network, please contact STEMCareers@atse.org.au.