In2science

About

In2science Program

In2science places university science students as 'peer mentors' in schools in Victoria. Peer mentors work alongside science teachers and support school students by sharing their enthusiasm for science and providing an insight into science learning beyond school. The program commenced in 2004 and has grown to include several universities and over 100 government schools in Victoria.

The program has four primary aims:

to generate enthusiasm for science in students in the middle years of education, especially in the subjects of chemistry, physics and mathematics
to place university students in schools to act as positive role models to school science students, inspiring them to achieve their potential
promote the value and rewards of science and mathematics as a positive career choice
to foster links between schools and universities.