Our programs for schools
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In2Science
An innovative, multi-university schools partnership program where volunteer university STEM students are placed into year 7 to year 10 classes in low socioeconomic high schools and act as mentors to the students.
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Melbourne Indigenous STEM Education Program (MISEP)
The Faculty of Science’s Melbourne Indigenous STEM Education Program (MISEP) is a series of Indigenous-led, hands-on, curriculum-based workshops that engage school students with Indigenous STEM knowledges.
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Residential Indigenous Science Experience (RISE)
A week-long residential camp for Year 9 and 10 Indigenous students to experience the tangible and hands-on nature of science, including workshops and special presentations on chemistry, geology, genetics, physics and maths, and visits to industry.
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Science Roadshow
Science Roadshow is a program presented by passionate university students who want to inspire your high school students to study science and go to university!
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The Science Experience
Every January, year 9 and 10 students experience life as a University of Melbourne STEM student with lectures, laboratory experiments, and hands-on experiences run by our top-ranking academic staff.
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STEM EDGE
An exciting series of events run over 6 years, this program inspires girls and gender-diverse students with the possibility of a STEM career through camps, hands-on experience and mentoring opportunities.
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Science Gallery Melbourne Excursions
Join us for interactive gallery tours and workshops where you can pilot a drone, try insect waffles and play with 3D-printed bones.
Year 10 Work Experience
Want to know what it's like to be a scientist?
During the Faculty of Science Year 10 Work Experience Program, you'll participate in workshops and activities in a STEM discipline of your choice! You will meet new friends and scientific role models, as well as get a taste of university life. Places are limited.
Subject area programs
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VCE Biology
We host annual laboratory workshops for VCE Biology students at our Parkville campus, enabling students to complete practical laboratory activities in a tertiary education setting.
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Chemistry
Chemistry outreach activities that show students a mixture of new research, fundamental chemical principles and the chemistry of everyday life.
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Engineering and IT
Participate in our hands-on activities and workshops and be inspired by the exciting possibilities of Engineering and IT.
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Geography, Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
Our outreach activities provide students with the opportunity to learn more about the types of research taking place in our School and engage in hands-on activities.
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Mathematics and Statistics
Programs, workshops, and resources for school students and teachers at all levels.
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Physics
Activities for school students and teachers, the general public, our alumni and friends from the School of Physics.
Professional development
Annual professional development lectures for Chemistry teachers.