Research Grant
[Cite as http://purl.org/au-research/grants/arc/LP0989264]Researchers: A/Prof Quentin Parker (Chief Investigator) , David McKinnon (Chief Investigator) , Prof John Hedberg (Chief Investigator) , Dr John DeCourcy (Partner Investigator) , Lena Danaia (Postdoctoral Fellow)
Brief description Space to Grow: The Faulkes Telescope and improving science engagement in schools. Exceptional opportunities exist to engage, develop and enrich science students and their teachers through access to the cutting-edge Faulkes Telescopes (FTs). The FT South (sited in Australia) is the world's largest dedicated to educational use with Australia enjoying a 15% share as the host country of this exceptional educational initiative. Operated remotely via the internet, the FT provides natural links to ICT, on-line learning, physics, astronomy and mathematics. Given appropriate support, it can play a valuable role in re-engaging students in science and enhancing science education and literacy outcomes in Australian schools over the next 20 years.
Funding Amount $312,000
Funding Scheme Linkage Projects
- ARC : LP0989264
- PURL : http://purl.org/au-research/grants/arc/LP0989264
