Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences

The science faculties at UWA offer a range of programs and activities to promote the understanding of science in the community.

Schools and teachers

• UWA: Linking Schools with Science is a breakfast event for science teachers at the University Club on 13 October 2008.
• SPICE is a secondary science teachers enrichment program. SPICE is delivered in partnership with the WA Department of Education and Training.
  
• The Siemens Science Experience is a three-day workshop of hands-on science and activities for school students entering year ten.
• PICSE is a program that encourages school students to consider careers in agricultural and environmental sciences.
  
• SEEK peer tutoring involves second and third-year science and engineering students. Students in the SEEK program tutor school students in years six to twelve.
• The Earth Science Museum provides a rich experience for visitors and valuable services to schools, including resource ideas and professional development days for teachers.

Business, industry and the general community

• Science Matters is the Faculty of Life and Physical Sciences newsletter. Published three times a year, Science Matters keeps alumni, staff, students and supporters in touch with what is happening in the Faculty.
• Science Communication workshops give scientists the skills to communicate more effectively with the media, business, industry and the community.