[Melbourne] Museums Victoria Celebrates Women and Girls in Science with Season 2 of Science is a Superpower

On 11 February, the UN International Day of Women and Girls in Science, Museums Victoria proudly launches Season 2 of its award-winning online video series, Science is a Superpower.  

Building on the success of its inaugural season, which garnered 1.9 million views and earned the Moving Image Award at the 2024 AmaGa Australian Museums and Galleries National Awards, this series continues its mission to inspire young women, girls and non-binary students to see science as their superpower.  

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Sean Royal, Acting CEO and Director of Museums Victoria said: ‘We are dedicated to empowering the next generation of innovators, thinkers, and problem-solvers. STEM education is not just about developing technical skills – it’s about unlocking the superpowers within us all. With initiatives like Science is a Superpower, we strive to inspire young women, girls, and non-binary students to see science not as a field they have to enter, but as a powerful tool they can wield to shape the world. Through accessible, engaging content and real-life role models, we are breaking down barriers, encouraging curiosity, and creating opportunities for a more inclusive and diverse STEM future.’ 

Only 15% of Australia’s STEM-qualified jobs are held by women, and the 2024 international Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study (TIMSS) test results revealed that Australian schools have the world’s worst gender gap in maths and science. Recognising this disparity, Museums Victoria is committed to fostering a lifelong love of STEM learning through accessible, engaging and fun initiatives like Science is a Superpower. 

Hosted by global speaker and science super-fan Holly Ransom and a collection of experts from across Museums Victoria, the new season explores five superpowers – Adaptability, Resilience, Connection, Ingenuity, and Perceptiveness – through fun and relatable segments on physics, engineering, nature and human biology. Designed to appeal to tweens and teens, especially 9–15-year-old girls and non-binary students, the series aims to inspire the next generation of STEM leaders. 

Each episode is linked to the Australian and Victorian Curriculum, offering a valuable resource for teachers and a captivating experience for home viewers. A dedicated website will accompany the launch, featuring all five new episodes, five episodes from Season 1, and a growing collection of activities inspired by the series. 

This season continues its focus on representation, featuring female and non-binary scientists as role models. From behind-the-scenes insights at Museums Victoria to a special guest appearance by an astronaut, the series highlights the exciting possibilities of STEM careers. 

Season 2 reinforces the series’ ethos of encouraging viewers to dive deeper into STEM. With activities and resources designed to turn curiosity into hobbies and hobbies into lifelong passions, Science is a Superpower is more than a series—it’s a movement to spark lasting change. 

Science is a Superpower: https://museumsvictoria.com.au/superpower