Federal Minister for Education Science and Training Initiates "Scientists in Schools". (July 27, 2007)

   Julie Bishop, the federal Minister for Education, Science and Training has initiated the "Science for Schools" program. The program will be piloted in the latter part of this year and the aim is to place 500 scientists in 500 schools.

The program will provide support materials to all scientists who are partnered with a school through the program and while there is no charge to register for "Scientists in Schools" or to be partnered with a school, but currently the program has no funds to pay for scientist's time or or expenses.

If properly supported, expanded and resourced, this initiative of the Minister may be one of the most worthwhile during her stewardship of the portfolio.