John Gibbs posted on June 28, 2011 05:18
The program provides students who have an interest in science with an opportunity to engage in a wide range of fascinating science activities under the guidance of scientists. Participants perform experiments in the laboratories, meet and hear senior lecturers in the lecture theatres, attend site visits and walk around and experience what it is like to be on the campus of a university or tertiary institution. The program also provides information about further studies in science, technology and engineering. It highlights the wide range of careers that allow students to pursue their interest and abilities in the sciences.
One aspect of the programs often commented on by participants is the opportunity to meet and share ideas with students from different schools. Each program includes a BBQ or other social activity.
The typical program is for 3 days between at a cost of $110.00. The fee does not cover meals, any transport or accommodation if required. Applications and payment may be made direct online at; www.scienceexperience.com.au and/or download an application form from here: Application Form.
Sponsorship may also be available from your local Rotary club. The Rotary Club of Liverpool West will sponsor up to 5 students from schools in its area to the value of $80.00 upon receipt of applications and $30.00 cheque per applicable student sent to Attention; Sam Capra The Youth Services Director, Rotary Liverpool West, PO Box 251 Liverpool BC NSW 1871
Applications to the Rotary club of Liverpool West Close Friday 7 October 2011 or Fri 12 Aug for NSW UNI
Any Year 9 and 10 student is then welcome to attend any one of the programs listed as below;
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UNIVERSITIES & TERTIARY INSTITUTIONS |
PROGRAM DATES |
BEST APPLY BEFORE |
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New South Wales |
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Macquarie University, Sydney |
18-20 January 2012 |
28 October 2011 |
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University of New South Wales, Sydney |
26-28 September 2011 |
9 September 2011 |
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University of Sydney, Sydney |
11-13 January 2012 |
28 October 2011 |
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University of Technology, Sydney * |
6-8 December 2011 |
28 October 2011 |
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University of Western Sydney, Campbelltown * |
6-8 December 2011 |
28 October 2011 |
For other locations and dates please visit www.scienceexperience.com.au
What they did last year at the University of Sydney
2011 CSI: Cool Science Investigator (3 Days, 8.30 to 4.00 pm, the university supported lunch)
The Sydney Science Experience was held on 12-14 January 2011, for students about to start year 9 or 10. The theme for the 2011 event was CSI: Cool Science Investigator, which involved forensics and all things related. We demonstrated through hands-on lectures and presentations the reality behind a lot of popular forensic television shows. Students performed blood typing, DNA analysis (interpretation of gel electrophoresis), 'cleaned' a digital photograph and undertook fingerprint analysis to collect evidence against six suspects in a mock crime scene that had taken place on our campus.
Youth Services Director 2011/2012 Sam Capra, may be contacted on Mobile: 0407 105 456