Mentor Science+ Science Extension Program

Mentor Science+ Science Extension is a social justice initiative to address STEM subject access inequalities in NSW high schools. Mentor Science+ Science Extension offers HSC Science Extension opportunities with an aim to assist schools with populations that are underrepresented in STEM careers.

Mentor Science+ Science Extension delivers HSC Science Extension at the UTS campus for students who are unable to access Science Extension at their own school. All classes are taught by NESA-qualified Science Extension specialist teachers.

Students benefit from having Science Extension lessons conducted in UTS state of the art facilities, with an emphasis on project-based learning. Mentor Science+ Science Extension has regular interaction with academics, STEM industries, and UTS student STEM societies. Students will have the opportunity to be mentored by current researchers throughout their scientific research project. Specialist workshops will be held with academics and researchers. School holidays workshops will be available for interested students.

The Scientific Research Proposal:

• How to conduct a Literature Search/Review
• How to perform Critical Analysis

The Data, Evidence and Decisions:

• Statistics in Scientific Research

Mentor Science+ Science Extension is a social justice initiative and offered to NSW high schools free of charge. Mentor Science+ Science Extension will work with schools on a transitional journey to help schools become self-sufficient delivering Science Extension over the long term.

Mentor Science+ Science Extension enjoys working with a variety of high schools. This includes public, independent and Catholic high schools.

• 2024 TERM 4    Monday 14 October to Friday 20 December  
• 2025 TERM 1    Friday 31 January to Friday 11 April 
• 2025 TERM 2    Monday 28 April to Friday 4 July   
• 2025 TERM 3    Monday 21 July to Friday 26 September 

• Term 1 Week 3            Task 1 - Poster and oral presentation of research proposal
• Term 2 Week 8            Task 2 - Statistical Case Study
• Term 3 Week 6            Task 3 - Scientific Research Report

Thank you for your interest in the Mentor Science+ Science Extension Program. 

• Please note that the number of students enrolling in Science Extension at UTS will be limited to 10 students/school. For those schools that have >10 students interested in studying Science Extension at UTS, we ask that schools choose students based on merit and diversity of interested disciplines. Schools should ensure that only those 10 students enrol in the program. 
• Please note that entry to the Mentor Science+ Science Extension Program is on a first-come, first-served basis. 

Thank you for your interest in the Mentor Science+ Science Extension Program. 

• Once schools have selected students to study Science Extension at UTS, students will need to complete an enrolment form with their parents. The enrolment form does not require any teacher or school statements, resumes or academic transcripts. All students are required to have the permission of a parent/guardian. Science Extension students should ensure they consult with their school/teachers about their suitability for participation in the program. 
• Mentor Science+ Science Extension student enrolments will open via the online Google Form Science Extension Enrolment Form on Monday August 5, 2024, at 7:30 am. Enrolments will close on Friday September 27, 2024, at 5:00 pm. Schools are responsible for sharing the link with their students.