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“It means we’re going to get to go out into the community and show people that science is fun and that you can be a scientist if you want to,” she said. “By the age of eight, a lot of children have been turned off of science or maths.<\/p>\n
“They think they’re not smart enough to do it (so) getting in early and showing them they can, that the possibility is there for them, is really important.<\/p>\n
“We love getting to share STEM with everyone, and the fact that we now have a grant means that that cost barrier is now over for so many families.”<\/p>\n
Federal Member for Bendigo Lisa Chesters said the Makers Projects grants give young Australians equal access to STEM learning, including those who are historically underrepresented in the field like girls or young people who live in regional areas.<\/p>\n
“As a mum of a three and five-year-old, I know how important opportunities like this are,” Ms Chesters said.<\/p>\n
“Children are inquisitive, and having the opportunity to engage them in STEM activities in local libraries is a great way to help foster a love of science from a young age.”<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
BENDIGO’S Discovery Science and Technology Centre will expand its Curious Kids science, technology, engineering and maths program to 10 regional libraries in Central Victoria over the next two years thanks to a grant from the Federal Government. The $98,000 in funding has been made available through the latest round of the Maker Projects \u2013 Community […]<\/p>\n