What is The Science Experience?
The Science Experience at The University of Melbourne (Parkville campus) is a 3-day summer program where high school students get to meet other students from all around Victoria and work through a fun, interactive program of activities.
Students will get to experience university life with lectures, laboratory experiments and hands-on experiences run by our top ranking academic staff, all whilst exploring our world-class facilities.
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Highlights of The Science Experience
- Explore the secrets of the universe through the physics and laser show
- Study fossils and minerals in an introduction to geology
- Tour the Harry Brookes Allen Museum of Anatomy and Pathology
- Playing games and exploring strategies using mathematical theories and ideas
- Learn how to code and its role in drone flying patterns with Science Gallery Melbourne.
- Uncover how air moves in the atmosphere and influences our climate and weather
- Explore the chemistry of life and how simple changes to structure can have big reactions
- Learn to extract DNA and discover how we study genetics in the lab
- Understand how traditional agricultural knowledge and techniques can help us live a more sustainable, healthy life
Volunteer with The Science Experience
Student volunteers will act as tour guides, STEM role models, get to take part in the amazing activities & workshops, and just be a friendly face!
Volunteering with The Science Experience is also a part of the Melbourne Plus program, and volunteers will receive a Community Engagement certificate once the program is completed.
For more information contact kellee.graham@unimelb.edu.au.