Connecting high school students with research mentors to enhance their science investigation skills during the HSC Science Extension course.
The Science Extension Mentoring Program offers NSW Year 12 students tailored support while undertaking the HSC Science Extension course. Through this program, students are matched with research mentors from the University of Sydney, who provide personalised guidance during the first six months of their science investigation.
Mentors help students by offering advice on:
The program matches students with mentors based on shared STEM interests and areas of expertise.
All mentoring interactions take place online (via email, video calls, or phone) under the supervision of the student’s teacher. Contact times are flexible and arranged to fit the schedules of the teacher, student, and mentor.
The 2024-2025 Science Extension Mentoring Program runs from December 2024 to May 2025. Click Join above to fill out your application.
The Science Extension Mentoring Program offers NSW Year 12 students tailored support while undertaking the HSC Science Extension course. Through this program, students are matched with research mentors from the University of Sydney, who provide personalised guidance during the first six months of their science investigation.
Mentors help students by offering advice on:
- Designing and refining their scientific investigation
- Planning and executing data collection
- Analysing and interpreting data
- Overcoming challenges that arise during the investigation
- Drawing meaningful conclusions from their findings
The program matches students with mentors based on shared STEM interests and areas of expertise.
All mentoring interactions take place online (via email, video calls, or phone) under the supervision of the student’s teacher. Contact times are flexible and arranged to fit the schedules of the teacher, student, and mentor.
The 2024-2025 Science Extension Mentoring Program runs from December 2024 to May 2025. Click Join above to fill out your application.
One of the greatest values of mentors is the ability to see ahead what others cannot see and to help them navigate a course to their destination. - John C. Maxwell
