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Students mentored since 2004
57
Partner schools in 2023
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Mentor placements in 2023
In2science places STEM university students into high schools as peer mentors.
Over 10 weekly visits per semester mentors build meaningful relationships with secondary students and their teachers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics classes. Mentors help to engage students in these disciplines and inspire them to pursue STEM studies at school and beyond.
The program partners with schools via two delivery modes: in-class mentoring (metropolitan and some regional schools) and online eMentoring (regional and outer metro schools).
Our vision is to be Australia’s premier STEM outreach program, harnessing the power of peer mentoring so that all learners, regardless of their background, can realise their STEM potential.
Our mission is to help secondary school students realise their STEM potential by:
- Increasing engagement in STEM for improved student outcomes, particularly for under-represented groups
- Increasing awareness of STEM skills in all careers for students, mentors, and teachers
- Creating partnerships between universities, schools, and industry
Find out more about the program or get involved by becoming or hosting a mentor.
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We collaborate on Aboriginal land.
In2science acknowledges the people of the Woiwurrung, Boonwurrung, and Wadawurrung language groups of the Kulin Nation, on whose unceded lands we work. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, as well as the Traditional Custodians of the lands across Victoria and Australia on which we engage schools.
In2science celebrates and acknowledges First Nations people as our first scientists.
