2025 Luminosity Youth Summit 38 Dr. Juliette Tobias-Webb Dr. Juliette Tobias-Webb will share her inspiring journey through STEM, from her school years to the prestigious halls of Cambridge University and into diverse industries — including a life-changing experience in Antarctica. To help us all reconsider what might be next, Dr. Juliette will draw on insights from behavioural science to explore how we can overcome challenges, embrace change, and achieve the unexpected. Behavioural Scientist Antarctic Adventurer Charles Sturt University AI + Cyber Futures Institute Day Two Keynote Presentation Speaker Profile Imagine What’s Next: Taking the Unexpected Path Dr. Juliette Tobias-Webb’s journey serves as a powerful testament to the transformative power of determination and the abundance of opportunities awaiting those who dare to dream and pursue their passions. Despite encountering challenges early in her academic journey - including being discouraged from taking her year 12 exams and scraping into university - Juliette refused to allow setbacks to define her future. Instead, she channelled adversity into motivation and curiosity, committing herself to excellence in every facet of her educational path. Against all odds, Juliette achieved an extraordinary and very surprising milestone: earning a full scholarship to the world’s best university in psychology (Cambridge University) within a few short years. Her unwavering commitment and determination to prove herself and to make a real difference in the world propelled her forward. However, Juliette’s journey took an unexpected turn upon graduation when she confronted a severe medical illness that threatened everything she had worked so hard to achieve. Driven by her passion for STEM and vision to make a significant impact in the field of psychology, similar to David Attenborough’s impact on our understanding of the natural world, Juliette leveraged her psychological expertise to rebuild her career and ascend to prominence as a leader in her field. Among her many achievements, Juliette’s recent expedition to Antarctica stands out as the pinnacle of her career. Juliette is an avid scientist but also an adventurer, and in the company of 100 remarkable women in STEM, they pushed the boundaries of human knowledge and leadership. Today, Dr. Juliette Tobias-Webb stands before us as a scholar and researcher and as a beacon of hope and possibility. Her remarkable journey reminds us that with grit, determination, and an unwavering pursuit of knowledge, we all can overcome obstacles and achieve greatness. Let Juliette’s story ignite within each of you a spark of curiosity and ambition, empowering you to unlock your full potential and embrace your unique purpose in the world. Bio
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