The Science Schools Foundation, with the support of Rotary clubs around Australia, the Australian Science Teachers Association and the Young Scientists of Australia, makes arrangements with and assists, universities and tertiary institutions to conduct more than thirty-five programs annually.

Patron - Chief Scientist for Australia.

The Foundation’s Major Supporters

Australian Science Teachers Association (ASTA)
ASTA promotes the program to schools and its members, who also serve on organising committees.

Rotary
Rotary clubs promote the program, contact schools, sponsor many students to attend, participate actively in organising programs and in providing social activities.

Universities and Tertiary Institutions
Universities and tertiary institutions organise and conduct the programs on their campuses and surrounding facilities and provide a director, presenters, laboratories and other resources.

We would like to thank the following tertiary institution for their extra support-

• Southbank Institute of Technology, Queensland

Young Scientists of Australia (YSA)
Several hundred YSA members voluntarily assist universities in supervising sessions and groups, lead some sessions and conduct social activities.

2011-2012 Financial Sponsors

BOEING - sponsors of the RMIT Science Experience program in Melbourne

QLD - Department of Education and Training

SA - Department of Education and Children's Services with assistance for regional students

Swinburne University of Technology - Faculty of Life and Social Sciences

Siemens Ltd

University of Tasmania

Steelcon Constructions - Northern Territory

Charles Darwin University - School of Engineering & IT

Charles Darwin University - North Australian Centre for Oil & Gas

CSIRO

Cameco Australia

Charles Darwin University - Faculty of Engineering, Health, Science & the Environment

NT - Department of Education & Training

University of Technology Sydney - Equity & Diversity Unit

University of Sydney - Faculty of Science

RMIT University - Equity & Diversity Unit

University of Tasmania - Faculty of Science, Engineering & Technology

Macquarie University - Department of Chemistry and Biomolecular Sciences

2011 - 2012 MP Student Sponsorships