Lilia Bradley receives the 12th Women of STEM Scholarship

Lilia is the 12th recipient of the Women of STEM Scholarship

Lilia Bradley has received the Women of STEM scholarship at the Canberra Big Day In Conference on August 25th, 2025.

This year's Big Day in was opened by

Professor Antony Hosking, School Director, School of Computing for the Australian National University.

The following presentations were provided by:

• ‘Australia in the Air - Space & Aviation’ - Anntonette Dailey, Australian Space

  Diversity Alliance

• ‘Full STEM Ahead!’ – Sonia Agarwal & Rebekah Dupen, Westpac

• ‘The Winding Road to Where Aaron is Now’ - Aaron Bernays, Opentext

• ‘Unlocking Your Future With WiseTech Global’ – Wisetech Global

• ‘Our Career Journeys to Date!’ – Michael Hood & team, IBM Canberra

• ‘Australian Defence Force Careers’ – Sergeant Leigh Morris,

• ‘Opportunities & Pathways in Australia’s Oldest Intelligence Agency’

  Wyatt, Australian Signals Directorate (ASD)

The Women of STEM Scholarship program, supported by industry donors, aims to increase the number and visibility of young women entering the STEM field. Lilia is starting her studies in a Bachelor of Science (Advanced) (Honours) majoring in Astronomy/Astrophysics and Science Communications.

Lilia Bradley receives the Women of STEM award

"I have always been fascinated by astronomy and space and have been a volunteer at the Perth Observatory for the past 4 years. There, I was able to cultivate my love for astronomy and was introduced to the world of science communications, leading me to write and present a series of space-related workshops for regional kids and teenagers through Peel Bright Minds. My love for STEM also led to the birth of the series of Zoom Q&A sessions called spiBEred (Be Inspired), inspiring Mensa Teenagers to go into STEM careers as the Australian Mensa Teen President.", Lilia says.

Read more about Lilia's journey on the Women of STEM profile page.

The 2025 Women of STEM Scholarship Winners