Innovative Young Minds

A friendly reminder that applications for Tech Women Mentoring Circles 2026 close at 5pm, Sunday 14 June - if you’re planning to apply, now’s a great time to put your name forward.

Tech Women Mentoring Circles bring together small groups of women in tech to connect, share experiences, and support each other’s growth.

If you’re looking to grow your confidence, expand your network, or have more meaningful conversations with people who “get it” - this programme is for you.

Apply on the link below:
https://techwomen.nz/about-us/our-work/mentoring-circles/mentoring-circles-2026-application-form/?utm_source=TechWomen+Communications&utm_campaign=c9c46fef97-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2025_12_08_04_12_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_-580ac6303f-215080293

We have finally packaged up our certificates and prizes for the Winners of the Rio Tinto Innovation Challenge from IYM Online 2026.
Each member of the winning team got to pick a piece of Silver Science Jewellery (https://silverscience.co.nz/), which is your favourite?
We are grateful to the Silver Science Jewellery team who gift some Jewellery each year, we use them as prizes at our events.

What a fantastic first IYM Satellite Online we had last Friday.
249 participants got to see the variety of roles and machinery used via a video tour of Affinity Medical Imaging offices in Te Whanganui-a-tara, Wellington.
They also got a Q&A panel with 7 of the team at Affinity Medical Imaging, showcasing a variety of imaging modalities and in various stages in their careers.
A big thank you to the team at Affinity Medical Imaging and to Evie Boyd, an IYM Alumnae who MC’d our Satellite.
Our WordArt says it all, what an inspiring session!

IYM's Affinity Satellite Programme connects students with the people and professions shaping the future of medical imaging and radiation sciences.
Through a series of engaging presentations, participants have the opportunity to hear directly from professionals working across a wide range of imaging specialties, gaining valuable insight into career pathways, emerging technologies, and the real-world impact of their work on patient care.
Our students will today hear from:
Dr Hannah Kim – Radiologist
Karen Roeske – Nuclear Medicine Technologist
Rebekah Whitehurst – CT and General X-Ray
Daniel Cachaco – CT Technologist
Tim Nikoloff – MRI and CT
Bree Burns – MRI and X-Ray
Charmaine Chu – Sonographer
Abraham Sampson – MIT and MRI
Together, these speakers will showcase the diversity of opportunities available within medical imaging, while sharing their personal journeys, professional experiences, and insights into the rapidly evolving healthcare landscape.
The Affinity Satellite Programme is about more than career exploration. It is about helping young people see themselves in these professions, understand the pathways available to them, and connect classroom learning with meaningful future opportunities.
A huge thank you to all of our presenters for generously sharing their time, expertise, and passion. Your contribution is helping inspire the next generation of healthcare professionals and future leaders in medical imaging.

Are you a women who is interested in the trades or want to learn about construction? Or are you a women who are in the industry already or industry adjacent - suppliers, planners, training providers, recruiters etc. etc. Why not join the "women in construction connect" event series tonight Thursday 4th June 6pm - 8pm. More details about the event can be found through the booking form.

https://www.eventbrite.co.nz/e/1989414038944?aff=oddtdtcreator

As we are gearing up for our first IYM Satellite online this Friday, we thought we would look back and reflect at some of the comments from IYM Online 2026.

What interest we have had for the IYM Satellite online with Affinity.

We have nearly 400 year 11 and 12 girls registered.

So, we are closing off registrations, last chance to apply is this Friday 29th May.

Interested in Engineering?

Why not go along to the University of Auckland's "Engineering: Her Student Experience"

An informative evening for secondary school girls and their whānau to hear about the 10 different Engineering specialisations offered at the University of Auckland from current students.

When: June 10th 6-8pm

https://www.eventbrite.co.nz/e/engineering-her-student-experience-2026-tickets-1986274375125?aff=oddtdtcreator

It's Tech Week which means anything is possible.

Techweek is New Zealand’s national festival of innovation — a week‑long series of events that celebrate how technology can be used to create a better world.

If you are interested in attending one of the events happening around NZ this week here is a link that shares where everything is.

https://techweek.co.nz/home