The Outreach and Education portfolio leads the Centre’s strategic approach to the education and public engagement programs. A strategy and action plan has been developed to ensure the coordinated implementation of the vision and objectives.
The Centre’s outreach program has two major components:
Network Schools Program
The Network Schools Program aims to curate and disseminate existing and newly developed classroom materials via an evolving network of teachers across Australia. Furthermore, this program will provide professional development opportunities for teachers to learn about Dark Matter science and incorporate new curriculum-aligned content into their classes.
Partner Schools Portfolio
The Partner Schools Portfolio will design and build an in-depth, longitudinal, and cross-curricular program with a small number of regional schools, Incorporating science, art, and innovative design in conjunction with teachers, universities, and the SUPL.
School Incursions and Excursions – In conjunction with ANSTO, students and teachers can engage with Particle Physics science on site visits. The Partner Schools program will also provide in-depth incursion and programs at selected schools
Work Experience Program – Work Experience programs at partner universities will allow Year 10 students to spend a week in small groups working with researchers.
Site Visits – To be held in conjunction with ANSTO
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