is a pioneering primary science initiative that uses a distinctive team approach with primary teachers,
primary students and volunteer scientist mentors working  collaboratively 
as students conduct authentic scientific investigations 
to find answers to their own questions.
Primary teachers: 
develop confidence, interest and competence in supporting students to investigate scientifically
collaborate with practicing scientists
promote the values of science and technology in local communities
Primary students:
experience increased success in authentic and personally interesting scientific contexts
experience increased interest in and understanding of science and technology
appreciate careers in science and technology
value science and technology in everyday life 
Secondary students:
experience the role of mentoring and enthusing younger students
reinforce their interest in and learning of science and technology
collaborate with practicing scientists to appreciate and value science and technology as a career and its relevance to everyday life
Scientist mentors:
inspire interest in science and technology amongst students
share knowledge and expertise with school students and teachers
gain appreciation of students' knowledge, skills, values about and attitude to science and technology
acquire insight that may provide strategic value to employing organisations
Collaborative Project:
$ 50,000 grant from Ian Potter Foundation
MyScience & Centre for Learning Innovation



Achievements:
Many major Young Scientist awards 
Increased capacity in primary teachers
Schools have samples and benchmarked projects
Research data
Expanded resources to assist participants

Students celebrate achievements to conclude the final phase of MyScience.
ONLINE LEARNING FOR PRIMARY TEACHERS  USING VARIOUS MEDIA INCLUDING VIDEOS
MENTORING STUDENTS: CLASSROOM INTERACTIONS THAT SUPPORT AUTHENTIC SCIENTIFIC INVESTIGATIONS
Exemplary school projects may be entered into state-based award programs.
BHERT Award for Best Education and Training Collaboration (2008)
Australian Catholic University, IBM, NSW Dept of Education & Training, Western and Northern Sydney Regions, The University of Sydney, University of Western Sydney, ResMed and BASF

Young Scientist Awards, Science Teachers’ Association of NSW.
K-2 award winners
Teachers guide students in the process of investigating scientifically.
Students and mentors work collaboratively to conduct investigations.
Investigating the effects of tsunamis on buildings.
Investigating growth factors in soil.
Teachers honing their skills to enhance students' learning.
Primary students discussing their ideas.
Employers value the mentoring benefits offered through MyScience.
Research data collected during MyScience progressively inform future implementations of the program. 
Year 4 student award winners.
BHERT trophy awarded to MyScience.
Grant for MyScience
Future MyScience initiatives:
The four initial partners of MyScience: Australian Catholic University, IBM, NSW Department of Education and Training, Western Sydney Region, Science Foundation for Physics.