Siemens Science Experience

Following the successful development of the National Youth Science Forum held in Canberra since 1984 for Year 11/12 students, in 1992 it was proposed that a similar program be adopted for Year 10 students. This program is sponsored by Siemens and conducted by the Australian Science Industry Association.

 

The Siemens Science Experience is a fun three days of science activities for students in Year 9 in 2008 who will be entering Year 10 in 2009. Each program is designed to provide those who have an interest in science with an opportunity to engage in a wide range of fascinating science activities under the guidance of scientists who love their work.

 

The programs take place in university laboratories and lecture theatres in thirty-six universities around Australia. Participants perform experiments in the university laboratories, meet and hear university lecturers in the university lecture theatres, and walk around and experience what it is like to be on a university campus. More than 40,000 Year 9 students have taken this rare opportunity.

 

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.

 

Applications will be closing shortly for the Siemens Science schools to be held in November 2008 through to January 2009. These schools are for students currently in year 9 and who will be going into year 10 in 2009. The cost is $105 per student. Applications can be filled in on-line at the website www.scienceexperience.com.au or alternatively an application form can be downloaded and completed manually.

 

Venue	Program date	Appln. close date
Gordon Institute of TAFE, Geelong *	11-13 November	19 September
La Trobe University, Bundoora *	3-5 December	26 September
Marine Discovery Centre, Queenscliff	20-22 January	26 September
Monash University, Clayton	14-16 January	26 September
RMIT University, Melbourne	21-23 January	26 September
Swinburne University of Technology, Hawthorn	23-25 September	Closed
University of Ballarat, Ballarat	13-15 January	26 September
University of Melbourne, Parkville	13-15 January	26 September

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

* The program at these institutions occurs during the school term rather than school holidays.

 

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