Scientists in Schools

Students and teachers across Australia are clamouring for engagement with real science, technology, engineering and mathematics. To meet this need, Scientists in Schools is creating long-term partnerships between scientists and teachers, but we don't have enough experts to meet the demand. Learn more about joining Scientists in Schools to work with our next generation and discover how rewarding this involvement can be. 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.

This national program brings together scientists and teachers for a one-to-one, ongoing professional partnership with the aim of enhancing science education in our schools. Once partnered, you and the teacher decide how your scientific expertise and their educational expertise can be combined to enrich the science education experience of the students.

There are no fixed hours – it's up to you and your partner teacher to decide how you can contribute. The type of contribution you make will be unique to your particular partnership.

Over 600 partnerships have been established since the program started in July 2007, but there are hundreds of teachers across Australia still waiting to be partnered with a scientist and many more coming online as the new school year begins. See if there's a school near you in our unmatched schools list[external link].

You can help teachers link to science, while enjoying an inspirational experience. Kostas Alexandridis from CSE in Townsville says: “For me, the most rewarding aspect of this experience was the opportunity to connect both emotionally and intellectually with the students – a very refreshing and exciting experience indeed.”

We welcome registrations from research and applied scientists, technologists, engineers, medical and allied health professionals and mathematicians. Experienced scientists and post-graduate students are all welcome.

Register or find out more information online at http://www.scientistsinschools.edu.au/[external link].

Scientists in Schools is funded by the Australian Government Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations, managed by CSIRO and championed by Australia's Chief Scientist, Dr Jim Peacock.

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