Rotary National Science and Technology Forum is for Year 12 students with as passion for science and technology and is held at the beginning of their year 13 school year (ie 2 full weeks live in AU's O'Rorke Hall during January)
This
fully residential programme is conducted by Rotary and the Tertiary Institutions
of Auckland. By the end of the Forum students should have a better understanding
of the tertiary courses they wish to follow and a fuller appreciation of the
place of science and technology in the wider community. It also provides an
opportunity for high achieving students to spent time with similar minded people
and the experiences gained invariably result in overall personal growth and
renewed motivation to succeed.
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Each
District has been allocated 25 places at the Forum. All Secondary Schools and
Clubs in the District will be sent copies of the application forms and
guidelines. The application process is highly competitive (reflecting it value and popularity) and all applications from students MUST be lodged with Rotary Clubs, who
will interview & endorse them before forwarding to the District Coordinator
who will then make the final District selections.
At BOTH Club and District level, selection is based on positive personal qualities and proven scholastic achievement. Successful students should be advised by the District Coordinator by end September. Selected applicants have the opportunity to win a place at either the Canberra (1 per District) or the London International Youth Science Forum (2 Forum places).
At BOTH Club and District level, selection is based on positive personal qualities and proven scholastic achievement. Successful students should be advised by the District Coordinator by end September. Selected applicants have the opportunity to win a place at either the Canberra (1 per District) or the London International Youth Science Forum (2 Forum places).
For contacts go to the District Rotary National Science and Technology Forum Committee in the appropriate district.
Sci-tech
Experience for Year 11 students and NCEA Level 1 of any science discipline with
some interest in science as a career.
This is
held over three days in first week of July school holidays and operates only in
the 9910 and 9920 districts, effectively the greater Auckland area, with some
North Auckland schools' participation. It is a day attendance programme
coordinated from AUT with programme participation from Unitech and MIT
(Manukau).
2013
dates: 16, 17 and 18 July
2013
The aims
of the programme are:
1. To increase the awareness of, and develop enthusiasm for the "sciences” and their applications.
2. To understand that the sciences are crucial contributors to contemporary life.
3. To encourage a continuing commitment to further study which could lead to related employment.
Numbers
are restricted to 200 and it is common to have more applicants than places.
There is an initial allocation maximum of 10 students per school, with any
remaining places by selection.
Fee $95
(covers meals and bus transport) - sponsorship may be available.
Sci-Tech
is managed by a Trust comprised of Rotary Districts 9910 and 9920 together with
representatives from the participating tertiary institutions.
Programme details and application: www.sci-tech.org.nz
For contacts go to www.scitech9920.rotarysouthpacific.org
