Encouraging the scientists of the future

The Rotary Club of Whangarei South recenly held a three-day science camp with NorthTec for sixteen  of the brightest (Year 11) scientific minds from Northland's secondary schools.   The club had wanted this programme in Northland for many years and it bacame a reality thanks to the funding provided by Rotarian Merv Huxford to help get the Northland project underway.  During the three day camp, these budding scientists gained experiences that fostered their passion for science beyond what could be provided by the schools.  This included  experiments such as measuring the physical and chemical properties of the Raumanga Stream among many others. Rotarian Murray Neighbous said that the camp provided fun experiences that would hopefully create a lifelong enthusiasm for science. The NorthTec Science Extravaganza is intended to be an annual event.