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Otherwise, check out this list of things to do and prizes to win in science, engineering, technology and business. Check out what appeals to you, and grab the opportunity!
National Science, Engineering and Technology programmes
Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry Australia (AFFA) Science Award for Young People
Are you 18 - 35 years old? Do you work or study in an AFFA-related industry? There's funding available for you!
Australian Science Festival
This is a huge national festival you can really get involved with. They run science workshops, lectures, shows, displays...
CSIRO Education Programmes
These guys have heaps of science comps, shows, magazines, student
research schemes... whatever! They're all run out of state
based science centres so check out your local.
CSIRO’s Student Research Scheme
What an opportunity! Grab this one... you get to work on a full
on research project with a CSIRO scientist. Heaps of invaluable
experience!
The GLOBE Programme
'Global Learning and Observations to Benefit the Environment'. Help our environment by submitting your observations to this worldwide project.
Institution of Engineers, Australia
A range of lectures and programmes, including a section for Young Engineers.
MadLab Australia
Hands-on electronics workshops and kits that demystify electronics and circuitry – make flashing lights through to a programmable robot.
Mistubishi Student Design Competition
An electronics design competition for university students, complete with a $13,000 first prize pool.
National Youth Science Forum
Year 11? Get a load of this! An incredible two week live-in experience that will make a huge impact on your life.
Students Exploring Australia's Radio Frequency Environment
Students from all over Oz test out their area's radio reception in the national quest to find radio quiet areas.
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National Enterprise Education Programmes
The Australian Network of Practice Firms (ANPF)
A virtual, simulated economy programme. Run your own business.
InnovatED — IP Australia
Wanna protect your idea? Apply for a patent on-line? These guys have programmes and lesson plans on invention, innovation, patents and more. Ask the experts!
National Youth Week
5-13 April 2003! Stacks of free stuff and the chance to win prizes for your music, writing, photography and design.
Students in Free Enterprise (SIFE)
Get together with your Uni mates to make a difference in your community. SIFE chapters develop enterprises based on community work.
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New South Wales
Intel Young Scientist
Like to write? Take photos? Make stuff work? Wanna find out something noone else knows? Check out this great comp... sponsored by Intel Australia, NSW Department of Education and Training and the Powerhouse Museum.
Minister’s Young Designers Awards (NSW Department of Education)
If you're studying Design and Technology check out these awards for some excellent opportunities!
Talented Student Programme Reckon you've got what it takes? A heap of fun. Run by UNSW.
University of Newcastle SMART – Science, Mathematics and Real Technology
An outreach programme run by the University of Newcastle which will have you jumping to get into studying science, mathematics and technology.
University of New South Wales Outreach Centre for Sciences
Heaps of stuff, including science shows and university programmes.
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Northern Territory
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Queensland
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South Australia
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Tasmania
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Victoria
Genetech 2003 - Education Week
A celebration of DNA, 50 years on! Up to 10 students from Years 9 and 10 get to participate in a full day of hands-on activities. There's also great PD stuff for teachers.
Phillip Island Nature Park - Coastal Ambassadors
What a chance! Year 9 students who are interested in the environment and motivated to take action can take the challenge on this incredible surfing. kayaking adventure in science!
Science Drama
Put together a short theatre piece on anything to do with science, whack it on video and send it in. You could win the chance to work in a professional theatre with complete technical support. Email Veronica for more information.
Talking Up Science
Like to talk? Check out CSIRO’s Science & Society Public Speaking Contest, open to all Victorian students in years 10-12
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Western Australia
Millennium Kids
Want to do something to help out our environment? These guys have the goods. MK is run by young people who want to have a greater say about their world. It's non-profit and non-government!
WA Science and Engineering Summer School
One week live in experience. Top fun with heaps of amazing stuff in the programme.
Australian Capital Territory
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