Above: Alex and Leigh Sands with heat-resistant glass.
STUDENTS from the Gleneagles Campus of Eumemmerring College discovered all about the future of science with the help of some university students recently.
The Science Peer mentoring sessions have allowed Year 10 classes to work closely with La Trobe University students to study nanotechnology – the future in science.
Mentors have been running information sessions and have conducted interactive workstation-based activities with the students.
Enhancement coordinator Debra Gaudo said a range of experiments have been looked at including how several companies now use nanotechnology to produce improved glass properties and textiles.
“The potential for scientists to recreate these processes in both the biological and non-biological areas is now becoming a reality in Australia and around the world. We are excited to offer the opportunity for our Year 10 high-achieving students to interact with experts and explore cutting-edge science,” Ms Gaudo said.
