Primary Industry Centre for Science Education - Project Objectives

Agreed Return on Investment or Outcomes - (to be completed by USQ and agreed by PICSE, maximum of 10 in total)

UNIVERSITY (SHORT TERM)

  • Positive contribution via PICSE (Measure: enrolments of students who have done PICSE)
  • Increased university presence in schools via PICSE deliverables (Measure: rate and reach of events/activities, feedback evaluation, follow up queries etc).
  • Increased interaction with industry
  • An understanding of industry expectation for university students
  • Resources for local teachers
  • Provide pathway from school – university – industry (real world pathway)
  • Working with heads of schools
  • Increased exposure of University scientists to schools and promotion of Post Grad pathways for teachers.

PICSE Deliverables

  • Increased engagement with industry
  • Science Teacher professional development working with industry and university
  • Student Internship Placements (Industry Placement Scholarships)
  • Student Experience Camp (5 Day)
  • Coordination of Science Investigation Awards