Participant & Parent Comments
" 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
