The outcomes of PICSE are to:

• improve understanding amongst school students and science teachers of the career opportunities available in science-based primary industries;
• increase the number of students enrolling in tertiary science courses who are planning a career in primary industries and related research;
• enhance the quality and quantity of highly skilled professionals available to the primary industry sector;
• promote science professionals to return to rural and regional Australia following completion of their studies.
• to work with schools, teachers and students to encourage greater engagement in science and to link schools with local industries;
• encourage students to use scientific enquiry in their learning.