WesTrac's Jessica Pritchard named STEM Superstar

WesTrac Strategic Pricing Manager Jessica Pritchard has been named a Superstar of STEM, one of 60 brilliant women in science, technology, engineering and mathematics from around Australia.

Minister for Industry, Science and Technology Karen Andrews will today officially announce the 60 women chosen for Science & Technology Australia’s (STA) game-changing Superstars of STEM program in 2021-22.

The program aims to position leading women in STEM careers as expert commentators in the media, thus creating visibility of the opportunities and pathways available.

STA Chief Executive Officer Misha Schubert said the program would provide the Superstars of STEM with stronger skills and confidence to step into the expert commentary roles in the media.

“It’s hard to be what you can’t see,” Misha said. “Women are still seriously under-represented in STEM leadership roles.”

“The Superstars of STEM program sets out to smash stereotypes of what a scientist, technologist, engineer or mathematician look like – these powerful role models show girls that STEM is for them.”

“We can’t thank the Australian Government enough for its strong support of this important program, which is already having a profound impact.”

“Sustaining this type of program for the long-term is more important than ever amid the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic on women in the STEM workforce.”

Jessica said she was thrilled to have been chosen from a very competitive national field.

“I’ve been lucky to have some great mentors and role models in my career, but examples of other women with STEM qualifications are few and far between,” she said.

“I’m hoping that the newly appointed SuperStars can help pave the way for younger women looking to do great things within STEM industries to understand the full scope of whats available.” Supported by the Australian Government’s Department of Industry, Science, Energy and Resources, these next 60 Superstars of STEM will participate in the program in 2021 and 2022.

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ABOUT Superstars of STEM

Superstars of STEM aims to smash society’s gender assumptions about scientists and increase the public visibility of women in STEM. STA started Superstars of STEM to create a critical mass of celebrity Australian women who work as scientists and technologists - role models for young women and girls – and to work towards equal representation in the media of women and men working in all fields in STEM.

About WesTrac

As one of the largest authorised Cat equipment dealers in the world, WesTrac provides customers with a wide range of mining and construction equipment as well as comprehensive whole-of-life management solutions designed to make owning and operating equipment as easy, profitable and safe as possible. With more than 4,500 staff, WesTrac is focused on long-term customer relationships and a dedication to customer service, safety, quality and the environment.

To achieve this, we commit to building better together through collaboration and collective action. Helping customers achieve their own ESG objectives to reduce emissions through product advancements and technology solutions. This shared goal of a sustainable future for all is why we are focused on Responsibility, Advancement, Community, Inclusivity, Development and Solutions, as a means to deliver long-term positive success for the environment, customers, team members, stakeholders and the wider community.

Community development and support is an important part of the WesTrac philosophy, and we are proud to support local activities, events and charities in the regions we are based. As part of SGH Ltd, WesTrac also has strong alliances with other leading Australian businesses, including Seven West Media, Coates and SITECH.