Scientists in Schools

Scientists in Schools is helping scientists and teachers see science from a different perspective through long-term professional partnerships.

• 14 February 2011 | Updated 14 October 2011

Share your enthusiasm with the next generation through Scientists in Schools - an educational experience that allows scientists and schools to work together across Australia with the aim of providing inspiration, fun and learning for students, teachers and scientists alike.

Scientists in Schools creates and supports long-term partnerships between scientists/engineers and teachers. It is a national, high-profile program championed by Australia’s former Chief Scientist.

Scientists in Schools involves:

• no cost to participants
• flexible partnerships to suit everyone
• reports of staff involvement for organisations
• numerous promotion and collaboration opportunities
• all kinds of scientists and engineers, including PhD and postdoctoral students
• schools at all levels from all over Australia.

There are over 2000 partnerships across Australia, and each one is unique. Together, teachers and scientists are:

• mentoring students doing science projects
• arranging site visits or excursions
• running science fairs
• working together on long-term science projects
• setting up extra-curricular science clubs
• providing links to current research
• presenting hands-on science demonstrations
• discussing science careers and 'hot topics'.

For more details and to register, visit the Scientists in Schools website.