about gemia
vision:
Inspiring success through science
mission:
Building successful partnerships and programs that actively engage and inspire our community in science
The Goldfields Education Mining Industry Alliance (GEMIA) Inc. is a volunteer not-for-profit organisation that works to increase community education and interest in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) in the goldfields of Western Australia.
GEMIA’s stakeholders include:
- Primary and secondary school students
- Teachers
- Community members
Our current work involves:
- Connecting with schools to inspire students to pursue a diverse range of regional STEM professions
- Stimulating scientific curiosity and promoting the mining industry via community projects and events
- Collaborating with partners to progress local opportunities for local people including gender diversity in the workplace
- Developing resources and activities which promote the real world application of scientific concepts
