Holiday Program: Cells and Proteins
Magnify the microscopic world of the human body!
Investigate how your cells function using micropipettes, microscopes and other cool equipment used by medical research scientists.
Discover how scientists use cells in research.
Please note: This is strictly for ages 10 to 14
Runs in the last week of the January and July school holidays.
Holiday Program: Microbiology
Learn how to ‘stain’ a scientific sample and use a micropipette.
Use your science sleuthing skills to identify different bacteria.
Please note: This is strictly for ages 10 to 14
Runs in the last week of the April and October school holidays.
Enrol in this exciting 3-day immersive laboratory experience at Perth’s world-class Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research. You will work beside scientists, gaining experience in how research is conducted on a day-to-day basis.
Aspects of the program change but may include:
The Immersion Program is for students in years 10-12 and is run in the last week of every school holidays (including summer holidays).
Selection is by application. After reviewing all applications, five participants are selected to attend the next program. Notifications will be sent at least 4 weeks prior to the program start date.
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