Thanks for this one, and for all the others I received. Too many to reply to
each.
I did say that I am interested in sites that come from scientists rather
than 'educators' as that fits in with the message I am keen to communicate.
(That scientists should do something to explain their own work and
participate in the enthusing of future generations.) If educators can't
deliver decent web sites, then they might as well pack up shop.
However, this does provoke the thought that scientists who are too busy,
idle, inexperienced to do their own thing can always provide links to these
other sites. I will see if I can find any.
MK
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Michael
For one of many Australian science education sites that aims to inspire
students to continue with science, try www.goscience.com.au. This website
combines stories on science activities and challenges (written for younger
children) with a separate career portal for secondary students. The
'careersthatgo' site features entertaining interviews with young people at
an early stage of their careers in science and technology, certainly conveys
'the excitement of doing research', and tells how they came to their career
choice with suggestions for career path options.
The goscience.com.au website is a joint project of the Victorian Department
of Innovation, Industry and Regional Development (Science, Technology and
Innovation Division) and the Victorian Department of Education and Training
(through the Science in Schools Strategy).
Regards from 'downunder'!
Stefanie Pearce
Senior Project Adviser, Australian Synchrotron Project
Science, Technology & Innovation Division
Dept of Innovation, Industry & Regional Development
Victoria, Australia
www.synchrotron.vic.gov.au
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A little time ago there was an interesting 'conversation' here about web
sites for schools.
I'm now looking for something a bit different. Educational (in the broadest
sense) sites produced by scientific organisations, for example, government
labs, university groups, learned societies, museums (perhaps where there is
a research element) or anything else that could fit into this slot.
I ask because once again I am using other people to do some homework for my
column in Scientific Computing World.
The scientific community is always bemoaning the lack of youngsters entering
the "trade". It is also in a good position to do something about this by
passing on the excitement of doing research. Then again, many scientists
have a problem communicating, and would probably need help to pitch at the
right level. I wonder how many have even thought of the issue.
If there are sites out there that work, it might help to hold these up as
examples and to show others what is possible.
So, any favourite sites out there.
MK
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