In2science is an exciting and innovative program that gets to the heart of science and mathematics through the placement of university students as peer role models to engage with school students and support teachers in the classroom.
Being a Peer Mentor
How to get involved as a university student. Information about the benefits of participation, the training you'll receive, your role in the classroom, FAQs and Mentor resources.
Students - register now to join - we are now accepting applicants for semester 2 2012
Information for schools and teachers
How to join In2science and get the most out of the program for your school and students. Info about the link teacher's role, tips from past teachers for first-timers, program resources, statistics, and teacher testimonials.
In2science news
In2science 2012: - this semester we have 17 new schools added to our program taking the total to over 130. We are really excited about the placements starting and all the great work teachers and Mentors will do with their classes.
In2science Prizes: - this semester In2science is offering some great prizes for participants in the program. Teacher can win professional development funding, Mentors can win an iPad and school students an iPod Touch. We are looking to showcase examples of best practice in using the program to engage students. Check out the information on our website.
Patron: In2science is please to announce that Dr Alan Finkel has taken up the position of inaugral In2science Patron. As current Chancellor of Monash University and with a passion for all things science, Alan is a wonderful champion for In2science. Alan has been associated with In2science previously as a Board Member in 2008-9.
Roadshows: Three roadshows visited schools in late November and early December. This year the In2nanotech roadshow visited schools in SW Victoria including Portland and Cobden. Our In2biotech roadshow visited schools in the Mildura area. We also had a general science roadshow running in Central Victoria offering both primary and secondary activities. Read more about our roadshows
Many thanks to all our Peer Mentors for giving up thier time to run these activites.
Program participants and funding partners
Details of school participants, partner universities and funding bodies.
