BASF, one of the world\u2019s leading chemical companies has again partnered with Curtin University to spark interest in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) subjects amongst local primary school students aged from Year 4 \u2013 6, with the milestone tenth edition of the popular BASF Kids\u2019 Lab program.
Held at Curtin University\u2019s Bentley Campus from 26 \u2013 30 June, approximately 500 participating students from 12 primary schools in Western Australia will be involved in nine two-hour interactive sessions, where they will get to experience being scientists for a day. With the help of university supervisors, participating students will embark on a series of simple and interactive science experiments, specially selected to instil the joy of research and discovery.
\u201cOur Kids\u2019 Lab program was designed from the start to encourage children\u2019s thirst for scientific exploration and discovery from a young age. Through this series of experiments, our hope is that they will discover the joys of science and as a result, perhaps consider pursuing an enjoyable and innovative career in a relevant STEM discipline,\u201d said David Hawkins, Chair and Managing Director, BASF Australia and New Zealand.
\u201cWith this year\u2019s iteration of BASF Kids\u2019 Lab, we are so delighted to reach this milestone tenth year of collaboration with Curtin University to bring our program to Western Australia, and we look to continue this fruitful and enduring partnership in the years to come.\u201d
Curtin University Faculty of Science and Engineering Pro Vice-Chancellor Professor Mark Ogden said the program was invaluable for inspiring the minds of Australia\u2019s future scientists.
\u201cStudents get to engage hands-on in these working laboratories and to explore the wonders of science under the supervision of scientists from Curtin. These experiences can spark in students an enduring fascination for science and lead to a career in one of many important fields of scientific endeavour.\u201d Professor Ogden said.
From 26 \u2013 30 June, participating children will get the chance to conduct three easy, engaging, and safe experiments under the tutelage of qualified BASF employees and university mentors that will encourage the cultivation of their interest in STEM topics.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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