About

Hi, I’m Steph.  I’m passionate about maker culture, 3D printing and creating a new generation of women in tech.

I’m currently a co-founder of Elkei Education, a startup company aiming to teach young girls electronics skills and the Community Engagement Coordinator at USQ, looking after the Library Makerspace in Toowoomba, Queensland, Australia.  I also teach 3D printing, 3D modelling and Arduino classes, and am a past President of the Brisbane Hackerspace.   I have a background in biofabrication and 3D printing for medical grade implants.  I’ve hosted talks and workshops for the Wonder of Science Program, QUT Creative Enterprise AustraliaBrisbane Workshop, Woodford Folk FestivalThe Planting Festival and much more.  I’m part of the 2017 Digital Champions Program, have been featured by Peppermint Magazine, was a finalist in the Women in STEM awards, was selected for the Startup Catalyst Youth Mission to Silicon Valley and have travelled to Shenzhen on the Hardworx Innovation Tour.  I’ve also presented at the STEMaker Conference and STAQ Science is Primary Teacher’s Conference about building maker culture with  older age groups.

Shoot me an email if you’d like to have a chat.

email: [email protected]

twitter: @sjpiper145