From Mr Gary Kennedy, Head of Science
The Conocophillips Science Experience program is 3-4 days of hands-on science for interested Year 9 and 10 Science students conducted across 35 university and tertiary campuses across Australia. In NSW the programs are mostly held in January 2019.
UNIVERSITIES & TERTIARY INSTITUTIONS | PROGRAM DATES | BEST APPLY BEFORE |
Macquarie University, Sydney | 15 – 17 January 2019 | 31 October 2018 |
University of New England, Armidale | 15 – 17 January 2019 | 31 October 2018 |
University of Sydney, Sydney | 9 – 11 January 2019 | 31 October 2018 |
University of Technology, Sydney | 3 – 5 October 2018 | 30th August 2018 |
University of Wollongong, Wollongong | 22 – 24 January 2019 | 31 October 2018 |
The full cost for a student to participate in the program is $190 for the 3 day program and $260 for the 4 day program. The Conocophillips Science Experience is a Rotary supported project, and local Rotary clubs are often quite willing to sponsor students.
The programs are non-selective and if you are interested, early application is advised.
Further details can be found at www.scienceexperience.com.au or by speaking to Mr Kennedy in the Science department.