Hundreds of budding primary school-aged scientists will get a glimpse into their future careers by carrying out their own hands-on experiments at the annual BASF Kids\u2019 Lab held at Curtin University.<\/p>\n
Run by leading chemical company BASF in partnership with Curtin University, the Kids\u2019 Lab program provides school children the opportunity to explore the wonders of chemistry in daily life.<\/p>\n
Held over five days from August 26 to 30, about 700 children from primary schools across Perth will carry out hands-on, safe and colourful experiments under the supervision of scientists from Curtin.<\/p>\n
BASF Australia and New Zealand Chairman and Managing Director David Hawkins said it was great to talk to kids about science and even better to allow them to experience the magic of chemistry for themselves.<\/p>\n
\u201cTo attract young people to pursue a career in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM), we need to show them how exciting science can be at a young age and expand the traditional view of what a scientist is,\u201d Mr Hawkins said.<\/p>\n
\u201cKids\u2019 Lab highlights the important role chemistry plays in everyday life and in finding solutions for a sustainable future.\u201d<\/p>\n
Curtin University\u2019s Dean of Science Professor Mark Buntine said the Kids\u2019 Lab program was a fantastic opportunity for children to experience the excitement of science first-hand by becoming scientists for a day.<\/p>\n
\u201cThese child scientists are given the chance to delve right into science by conducting hands-on experiments that are fun, safe and educational,\u201d Professor Buntine said.<\/p>\n
\u201cThrough this program, students will discover that the possibilities of a career in science are limitless because science is such an important part of our daily lives.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt is exciting for Curtin to be working with BASF for a sixth consecutive year and continuing to help inspire the next generation of future scientists.\u201d<\/p>\n