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 and examples from 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
Applications for the 2027 program are opening soon
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 STEM-outreach@unimelb.edu.au