LabRats is an annual event which provides an opportunity for Year 9 and 10 students and their teachers to visit the ECU campus and enjoy a typical day as an ECU university science and math student. Students will participate in several hands-on science workshops, hear from our current students and researchers about the amazing science that is being taught and researched at ECU, as well as some fun social activities to orientate them to and around the campus.
We want you to explore the many options open to you if you decide to study a science or mathematics discipline at university, so therefore we ask you to come with an open mind and sample a range of science workshops during your visit to our campus. During the workshops, you will meet our current students and researchers and hear about their first-hand experiences of what is it to be a student at ECU and their aspirations for a career in science. A LabRats day could include:
Our 2023 workshops will be held the week of 21-23rd June and 1-3 November, and are open to any student currently in high school Years 9 and 10. The 23rd June will be run in conjunction with Kurongkurl Katitjin for Indigenous students interested in science.
LabRats is a free event. We just ask you to bring along your own lunch and snacks, an open mind and willingness to give everyone a go.
We would like to offer as many students the chance to attend, so we ask that you choose one event and select one class (32 max).
There are currently no bus subsidies available. If this is a barrier to your participation, please contact us and we can collaborate with you on a solution.
For more information, please contact Cass Rowles, Science Outreach and Engagement Coordinator c.rowles@ecu.edu.au or by phone: (08) 6304 2467.