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In2science Peer Mentoring Program

Sponsors and Prize Donations

The In2science Peer Mentoring Program is proudly supported by:

The In2nanotech Outreach Program is proudly supported by:

Past Sponsors

    • The William Buckland Foundation, 2004 - 2007

Prize donations for Semester two 2008

1. Nanotechnology Victoria Ltd –Three prizes of $500 each to schools who have just commenced teaching a unit on nanotechnology or who are preparing one for 2009. The money must be put towards nanotechnology resources to aid teaching. Schools will be required to submit a brief summary of what they are doing to the Peer Mentoring Manager by the end of September 2008 for judging. This is open to school involved in the In2science program and those who have participated in the In2nanotech roadshow.

2. The Monash Science Centre – have donated copies of Australia's Lost World - A History of Australia's Backboned Animals by Patricia Vickers-Rich et al - a great reference guide
3 copies to go to teachers
3 copies to go to Peer Mentors

3. In2science - has donated copies of The Weather Makers: How Man Is Changing the Climate and What It Means for Life on Earth. By Tim Flannery
1 copy to go to a teacher
1 copy to go to a Mentor

4. Science Teachers Association of Victoria - have donated

One years annual subscription to STAV  (or free registration at a STAV conference if already a member) X1 teacher

One years annual student subscription to STAV  X1 Mentor

5. Geoscience Australia - has donated several resources for teachers to help engage students in Earth Science. These will be drawn from a hat at the end of placement:

1. Earth Echoes – DVD of Victoria’s crust and seismic survey - 2 copies to go to teachers
2. National Oceans Fly through (3rd footage), Sensitive High Resolution Microprobe (SHRIMP) CD-ROM - 2 copies to go to teachers

We couldn't do this without their support, or the wonderful support of all our participating schools, mentors and secondary students.