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
Apply to join us this January!
2025 dates announced soon.
There are only 100 spots in the program, so sign up as soon as you can!
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Who coordinates the Parkville program?
Dr Jarrod McKenna is the program coordinator for the University of Melbourne (Parkville campus). Dr McKenna completed his PhD at Monash University in 2021 in reproductive biology whilst working as a primates keeper for four years at Melbourne Zoo. Dr McKenna is also a science communicator and a regular science expert on television, radio, and podcasts to help make science as interesting and accessible as possible.
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Volunteer with The Science Experience
We are currently looking for student volunteers to help coordinate the 2025 program! 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.
Fill out the form below to express your interest.