Dear Members,
Following feedback from secondary school chemistry teachers, we are inviting organisations to join a new initiative designed to connect schools with industry and laboratories across the country. Our goal is to help teachers and students gain hands-on experience, insight into real-world chemistry, and exposure to professional careers in STEM.
By being part of our School & Teacher Tour Directory, your organisation can:
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Showcase your workplace to students and educators eager to learn about chemistry (or science more broadly) in action.
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Support professional development for teachers through behind-the-scenes tours and engagement with industry experts.
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Inspire the next generation of chemists, scientists, and innovators.
Participation is simple: complete our short online form to provide details about the tours or visits you can offer, including suitable year levels, group size, learning focus, and logistics. Link: https://raci.wufoo.com/forms/m1rn94z71ct1fid/. Whilst the RACI will manage the directory, teachers will reach out to those listed in the directory directly.
We’d also greatly appreciate it if you could share this opportunity with your colleagues and networks — the more organisations we involve, the richer the experiences we can offer teachers and students.
Thank you for supporting STEM education and helping students connect classroom learning with the real-world applications of chemistry. Together, we can provide meaningful, hands-on experiences that inspire curiosity and professional growth.
If you have any questions or would like further information, please don’t hesitate to contact me at education1@raci.org.au.
With kind regards,
Hannah McCarthy
Education, Careers & Outreach Coordinator
The Royal Australian Chemical Institute