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CHARTING FUTURES

The "Charting Futures" initiative, led by Suzanne Cory and the Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research, aims to excite young people about science and enhance the delivery of genetics education. Through hands-on workshops and lectures at the Gene Technology Access Centre (GTAC) in collaboration with local schools, the program enriches teachers' and students' understanding of genetics and encourages informed discussion on ethical issues. With a focus on public engagement and robust classroom experiences, it empowers future generations to pursue careers in science.

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CHARTING FUTURES

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  1. CHARTING FUTURES Education and The New Genetics Suzanne Cory Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research 20/5/04

  2. GTAC Gene Technology Access Centre Partners The Walter and Eliza Hall Institute Dept of Microbiology & Immunology, Uni Melb The University High School Dept of Education and Training

  3. Origins • DNA Learning Centre Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory, NY • DNA Science Workshop 1996-2000 Summer Workshop, WEHI /Uni Melbourne PD for VCE Biology Teachers DNA lab course + lectures 178 graduates

  4. Goals • To excite young people about science and a research career • To enrich delivery of science in the classroom • To increase genetics literacy of teachers, students and the wider community • To facilitate informed debate about new ethical, legal and societal issues

  5. GTAC Pilot Program 2001-2003 • Partnership with University High School • DET Funding -Science in Schools Strategy • Project Officer - Brian Stevenson • DNA Science classroom workshops for Victorian secondary school students • One day lab workshops for teachers, teachers-in-training • Lectures from eminent researchers

  6. Student participation at GTAC

  7. GTAC House • Location: University High School, Parkville • Funding: DET,Philanthropy • Architect: Tectura Pty Ltd • Construction Jan 2003- Feb 2004 • First classes May 2004

  8. Teaching labs, lecture theatre, gallery space, offices meeting room,

  9. Collaborations • Cooperative Research Centres • Melbourne Museum • Department of Genetics, Uni Melb • Murdoch Children’s Research Institute • Genetech GTAC works with a variety of like minded groups

  10. ‘GTAC Magic’ • Hands-on • Research quality equipment • Role models - PhD student demonstrators “Small groups with demonstrator make it easier to understand concepts.” “I learned stuff (which was a first).” “I got a better understanding of the biotech stuff.” “I learnt a great deal today, more than all year. A big pay rise for Hayley and Melissa is in order”. “Better than School bio, made more sense.” “Sooo much better than School.”

  11. Future Goals • Empowering primary school teachers • Public lectures on important bio issues • Workshops for professionals • Seamless genetics curriculum P-12 • Integrating with maths, physics, chemistry eg bioinformatics • National programs

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