AI Sharma has been teaching and tutoring since 2002. She won the 2010 NSW Scientist of the Year for Leadership in teaching, and the Australian College of Educator’s Award for Educational Excellence in 2010, was Academic Advisor/Head of Mathematics and Science for the Centre for Continuing Education HSC Courses at The University of Sydney for three years and Head of the Science Department at International Grammar School. Mia has many years experience at both setting and marking HSC examinations and has been a Senior Assessor for Young Scientist Awards, and a Council member of the Science Teacher’s Association. She has also worked closely with universities in curriculum development. Mia is dedicated to advancing science with young people. Mia will be able to contribute her extensive experience in secondary science education to the outreach and engagement activities (O&E) of CIPPS.