Science spark
More
than 1000 South Australian school children converged on UniSA’s
Mawson Lakes campus during August for a major science event.
The Science at the Lakes event hosted children in grades 4 to 10 from more than 25 schools across the State, who undertook a variety of workshops and interactive displays.
The event was all about sparking their interest in science.
“Events where students can become engaged with the experience of doing science – experiments and active displays – are invaluable in recruiting new people to the field,” said former South Australian Scientist of the Year and UniSA Director of the Ian Wark Research Institute, Prof John Ralston.
“It is vital that we capture the imagination of the next generation and nurture tomorrow’s science leaders now.
“Careers in science and maths will burgeon as we move to solve key challenges such as climate change.
“In the biographies of great scientists, you will often find there was a teacher or mentor or an event in their early years that got them excited about scientific possibilities.
“As a scientist I know the joys of a career in science and I can recommend it highly.”