The UOW Siemens Science Experience

The Siemens Science Experience is a nationally run event at thirty-three University campus' around Australia. The event is aimed at students entering Year 10 to nurture interest in science and encourage continued Science studies. 

The UOW Siemens Science Experience 23rd - 25th January 2008

Sessions include Cool Physics: measuring the temperature of absolute zero, Chemistry Creations: an incredible concoction of chemical combinations, a fieldtrip to Australia's Industry World, a special presentation by the Questacon Smart Moves Team and much more, for details checkout the 2008 Program.

Sponsors and Supporters

The University of Wollongong's Faculty of Science would like to acknowledge the following sponsors and supporters who make the event possible:   

Siemens is the major sponsor and supporter at a national level. Siemens is a major worldwide technology company involved in electronics, telecommunications & electrical engineering.

BlueScope Steel are important local sponsors whose support allows the program to include a fieldtrip.

Both Hatch and Wollongong City Council are continuing sponsors and have been involved with our local program for a number of years.

The Young Scientists of Australia and The Australian Science Teachers' Association support the program at both the local and national levels.

Participating Rotary Clubs, particularly,  the clubs of Boorowa, Corrimal, Illawarra Sunrise, Milton-Ulladulla, Picton, Shellharbour City, Windsor, Wollongong Central & North.

Previous Programs

Detailed Program 2007  ( PDF 3.5Mb)

2007 News: Budding scientists visit UOW

2006 Media Release: A Siemens Science Experience at UOW

2006 News: Students visit UOW for a Siemens Science Experience

2005 Media Release: Siemens Science program - from chemistry chaos to maggots and murder

2005 News: Three days of chemistry chaos, maggots and murder and cool physics

2004 News: University hosts science education program for school kids

2001 Media Release: Fitness assessments to flesh-eating superbugs for Year 10 students

 For further information and to register: Siemens Science Experience Website