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Scientists in Schools, which includes the sub-program Mathematicians in Schools, is a national program that creates and supports long-term partnerships between teachers and scientists or mathematicians. Partnerships are flexible to allow for a style and level of involvement that suits each participant. Check out the showcases to see what some partnerships have been doing.
Professor Brian Schmidt discusses Scientists in Schools
Since the program began in July 2007, a total of 2711 partnerships have been established in 1,357 schools across Australia. Currently, 1463 partnerships are active in 1,132 schools as at May 2012.
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"A very valuable partnership" Evaluation of the Scientists in Schools Project 2011-2012 is the latest independent evaluation of Scientists in Schools by Professor Léonie Rennie and is available for download on our Evaluation page.
We are delighted to bring you the sixth issue of our newsletter, EMPHASiS.
We've gathered together success stories, articles, news and tips, to create our newsletter
and we hope you enjoy reading it!
The newsletter is produced three times a year in September, February and May.
Download Newsletter :: February 2012 :: Issue 06 (PDF, 3.5MB)
CONGRATULATIONS to Brian Schmidt for winning the Nobel Prize in Physics. We appreciate your time and enthusiasm in your Scientists in Schools partnership.
Check out the Northern Territory partnership featured on the ABC's NT Stateline (26th November, 2010), where remote indigenous students are involved in real scientific research based around spider populations. Read their story "Arachnid Adventures".
Go to the ABC's Catalyst website to view the story on Scientists in Schools that featured on Thursday, 19th August 2010.
Dr Peacock talks to scientists.
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Message from our Patron
There can be nothing more important to the future of Australia than educating our children. I am delighted to be an ambassador for school science education and Scientists in Schools is a key initiative I am pursuing in this role.
The Scientists in Schools program promotes science education in primary and secondary schools, helps to engage and motivate students in their learning of science, and broadens awareness of the types and variety of exciting careers available in the sciences.
I encourage your involvement in this exciting national program. With your support and participation, we can inspire and motivate young people to pursue interests in science, and create and foster important links between school and science communities.
Dr Jim Peacock
Chair, CSIRO Science Team
Formerly Chief Scientist, Australian Government
This project was funded under the Quality Outcomes Program administered by the Australian Government Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations.
The views expressed on this site are those of the author and do not necessarily represent the views of the Australian Government Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations.
