ASSETS – Aboriginal Summer School for Excellence in Technology and Science

ASSETS 2011 Updates

Read the ASSETS 2011 Stakeholder Report
Investing in ASSETS for the future by Magdeline Lum at Philosophically Disturbed 

The ASSETS program 2011: Engaging Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students in science by Dr Paul Willis 

ASSETS day eight: A bright future in science for Indigenous students after cultural program by Emma Lawrance 

ASSETS day seven: Indigenous students now motivated to explore careers in science by Emma Lawrance

ASSETS day six: Indigenous students inspired by academic and cultural mentors by Emma Lawrance 

 ASSETS day three: Budding Indigenous scientists investigate water management by Emma Lawrance

ASSETS day two: Desalination explained to Indigenous students at SA Water by Emma Lawrance

Indigenous students’ water course by Katrina Stokes at Adelaide Now 

ASSETS day one: Science camp to close the gap in Indigenous education by Emma Lawrance

Media release

About ASSETS

The ASSETS Program is an annual, national program designed to engage 30 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students in  science and technology education.  The program provides opportunities to participate in an exciting and engaging science, cultural and leadership program.  It is a rigorous and challenging science and technology program conducted by leading educators and scientists at The University of South Australia, SA Water, RiAus and the Australian Science and Mathematics School.

It consolidates cultural understandings and leadership potential, together with supporting young people from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander backgrounds as they work to achieve their goals and future aspirations.

Thank you for supporting our micro donation campaign – Helping us close the gap in indigenous education

Our first micro donation campaign has successfully reached its end on Sunday 22 January. We want to thank all of you who supported our cause, talked about us with your friends, and most of all decided to back us up financially. With your support two young people can follow their dream during the 2012 ASSETS program. We managed to raise $3747 with a commitment from Orica Limited to make a donation of the balance required to reach our target of $5,000. These funds will all be used to support this unique program.

 

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