Participant & Parent Comments
"I really enjoyed coming to the Science Experience in Wagga. It's something I wish I could do again because you learn a lot, make new friends and it was fun!"
Charles Sturt University, Wagga Wagga
- student comment - NSW 2011
"Just wanted to say THANK YOU to you for allowing our students to attend this amazing 3 day workshop.
They LOVED it. It is something they keep talking about. Wonderful.
Thank you for making it possible for so many of them. I can't tell you how much I appreciated your efforts." University of Technology Sydney
- H Corcoran, Chester Hill High School - NSW 2010
"I would like to congratulate the organisers of the Science Experience at the ANU. It was well organised; the topics discussed were very interesting and relevant to the students; the experiments were fun. The whole experience was fantastic (10 out of 10!)"
- The Dolan family - ACT 2010
"Just wanted to take this opportunity to contact you and thank you for organising The Science Experience; and to ask you to pass on our gratitude to everyone who was involved in the organisation and running of this event.
My daughter Stephanie attended the 3 day program at UWA and thoroughly enjoyed the experience. She came home every day excited to tell us of what she had learned and the different areas of science she had been involved in.
I believe that this experience has confirmed in her mind that science is definitely an area she would like to study in at UWA and that she might like to go into the field of medicine. This in turn has led her to be motivated about starting her study of chemistry and physics in yr 10. The course was vey beneficial and enjoyable to the students."
- C Sikaloski (parent) - WA 2011
" Everyday Brianne came home and raved about what had happened that day - in particular she was very taken with the young speakers who spoke about their journey to a career in marine science. She met lots of lovely people and has continued to talk about it. We had fresh squid the other night and she told me all about it's organs. So thank you and thanks to Rotary who sponsored her." Marine Discovery Centre, Queenscliff
- Sharon (parent) - VIC 2011
" I would like to thank you and the science faculty of the University of Melbourne for making The Science Experience 2011 possible and for giving me the opportunity to attend such a wonderful life experience!!! I thoroughly enjoyed it, have acquired new skills and have taken with me a lot of interesting and informative information. During the time in the experience, I learnt about YSA (which I hadn't heard of previously), and am now joining them. I hope to come back to another Science Experience as a mentor!
When I first heard of the program, I took the opportunity with both hands straight away and I am so glad I did!!! So thanks again for a thoroughly entertaining, enjoyable and inspiring program!"
- R Albiston (student) from University of Melbourne program 2011
" I have just finished The Science Experience at Sydney University this week. I thought it was awesome and something that anyone interested in science should participate in. I'm not sure if this is possible or not, but I would really like it if thanks could be given to all the organisers..."
- C Green (student) from University of Sydney program 2010
" Just wanted to let you know that Simon had a great time a La Trobe University these last 3 days. He would love to do more!....Thank you for allowing him to participate."
- M Mollema (parent) - VIC 2010
" This experience has been one that will always be remembered as an awesome science experience. It was better than fun!"
- student from Central Queensland University, Mackay program 2010
"Just to let you kow Rhys really enjoyed his experience at the University of Wollongong in January. He feels it gave him a lot of direction and motivation to pursue tertiary studies in Science. Thank you for organisng the opportunity."
- T Campbell (parent) - NSW 2010
"The three days were jam packed with fun, interesting and hands on science related subjects. I would recommend it to students interested in Science. I would like to thank all the teachers and supervisors for this experience."
- student from Charles Sturt University, Wagga Wagga program 2010
"Thankyou for the wonderful opportunity you have given to my son Jack at the USQ Science Experience over the school break. He came home with a broader understanding of the opportunities in the field of science. Meeting a group of students of varying interests is always good, and Jack had a gret time taking part in the activities. Thanks to the Young Scientists for giving their time and enthusiasm. I'm sure it has made an impression on Jack for the future."
- J Murphy (parent) - QLD 2010
"Thank you so much for all the effort you put into helping organize the Science Experience. It was really awesome and I got a lot out of it, you all did a great job organizing and running it. I just wish I could do it again next year! I also made a few friends over the three days.... thanking you for all you've done."
- T Strapp (student) from University of Western Australia program 2010
"Thank you very much for providing me with this opportunity. I would not have discovered my love for Wandering Sea Anenomes without it!"
- M Wright-Smith (student) from the Marine Discovery Centre program 2010
"I would like to acknowledge your team for this excellent program you have delivered throughout the week. It has been the making of my son. He has connected to other science students in his group and is totally motivated towards joining the YSA and persuing tertiary education...at UQ. He was also in the team that won the Design Innovation Competition as a major bonus. The outcomes have been invaluable."
- A Rhodes (parent) - QLD 2010
"I would like to thank you for the opportunity to attend The Science Experience 2009. I had an enjoyable time and learnt many interesting things. The group leaders were great and the other students were awesome. The activities and the lectures were very enlightening. I look forward to taking a science course in the future."
- W Yip (student) from University of New South Wales program 2009
"I have spoken with the three Lowanna students (attending the program at RMIT).... all of them loved the Science Experience and as a result of participating have said that they are less intimidated by the thought of travelling to Melbourne or going to a university to study. All three stated that they would like to go to university, which is fantastic. I thank you for looking after my three students so well, and Lowanna College thanks you for offering the Siemens Science Experience which has motivated all of them to pursue tertiary studies in the science field. Best wishes and thank you."
- Judy Stewart (teacher, Lowanna College) - VIC 2009
"Thanks for your continued support of science education in our schools. Wonderful thing."
- S Uebergang (teacher, Ocean Forest Lutheran College) - WA 2009
"Just a quick e-mail to let you know how awesome the Siemens Science Experience was. I had a totally brilliant time, I saw that science can be fun! I hate it at the moment but need to learn to love it cos I want to be a Paediatric Nurse, so I guess I will need science. Thought I should let you kow how much I loved it and wished it went for longer than 3 days! I can't wait until I finally get to UTAS. I'm so excited about my future now. Thank you so much."
- student from University of Tasmania program 2009
"We took part in many different activities consisting of every type of science imaginable... from plant biology to sport science to mechanics. The best activity we did was held by the Young Scientists of Australia... we made ice cream with dry ice and learnt why Whiz Fizz tastes like it does. We got to use the university equipment and laboratories and also found out about careers and further studies in science. Overall, the experience definitely prepared us for the future and gave us valuable insight into the opportunities ahead.
The friends I met there are inspirational, funny and great people who I'm sure I'll stay friends with long into the future. It was a fantastic opportunity to meet people the same age from all over the state. The scientists, university students and teachers we met were not only good at showing us around and helping us learn, but they were amazingly smart people with the ability to show the fun and enjoyment of science. I would recommend this experience to any Year 9 student who enjoys science."
- student from Swan Christian College - WA 2008
