Dr Rachel Sheffield is an Associate Professor in the School of Education at Curtin University, Australia and is a passionate science educator. She researches and publishes in science, STEM education and professional identity and is currently exploring the transversal competencies and their role in STEM. Rachel has won several Faculty, University and National awards for Teaching Excellence, and was awarded an Executive Endeavour Fellowship in 2016. She is also the Chair of the prestigious Curtin Academy for excellence in Learning and Teaching. Her research and grants in STEM education has seen her travel to India, Indonesia and Malaysia supporting pre-service teachers and primary students to develop expertise in STEM content and 21stcentury skills. Her STEMinist research group supporting women in STEM education were nominated for the 2019 Premiers Science Awards for their impact on women in STEM (www.steminists.weebly.com).