About the Program
Program overview
Starting in 2004 as a joint venture between the Faculties of Science at La Trobe University and The University of Melbourne, In2science was joined by Monash University from semester 2, 2008.
In 2010 In2science received funding from the Department of Education and Early Childhood Development here in Victoria to expand the program. this expansion has allowed additional universities to join the program: RMIT University, the University of Ballarat, Swinburne University of Technology and Deakin University. their addition has allowed In2science to broaden the scope of the program and allow more schools to participate including primary schools.
In2science currently has partner schools
in both the metropolitan and regional areas of Victoria. Within these schools there are university
science and mathematics students who volunteer their time to work in the classroom for a few
hours each week. Here they are a role model for the students, inspiring them to raise their
aspirations and achieve their potential in these subjects.
"I would recommend any school to become involved in the In2science Program, it is an excellent opportunity for students. I recommend it highly and would encourage Science Coordinators to make it a priority for their department to become involved.”
Science Teacher
Aims
In2science has four primary aims:
- To generate enthusiasm for science (especially the enabling subjects of chemistry, physics and mathematics) in students in the middle years of their education (Yr 5-10).
- To place university students in schools to act as positive role models to school science students, inspiring them to achieve their potential.
- Through the role models, promote the value and rewards of science and mathematics as a positive career choice.
- To foster links between schools and universities.
In2science draws on the successful STAR program at Murdoch University, WA.