About STS
The Science Talent Search (STS) is organised and managed by a volunteer committee with administrative support from the Science Teachers’ Association of Victoria.
Entry to the competition is primarily schools-based through a central school STS coordinator.
STS Aims
STS has three broad aims:
- To stimulate an ongoing interest in the study of sciences by:
- Encouraging independent self-motivated project work amongst students of science;
- Giving students the opportunity to communicate their achievements to a wider audience;
- According recognition of effort and achievement in a scientific enterprise.
- To promote the direct involvement of the students in the processes of science and its communication.
- To give the public at large an opportunity to see the quality of work being achieved in science, by both primary and post primary students.
Download the Revised STS Handbook
Please note the Handbook has been updated 26 March 2024 with changes to judging processes
Why STS?
We believe that science teachers have a professional
responsibility to encourage students to develop a
broader understanding and application of science and
technology which is fundamental to sound social and
personal judgement, now and in the future.
Science Talent Search is for everybody: for those
planning a career in one of the sciences or technological
disciplines, for those interested in scientific hobbies, or
for those concerned enough to present a point of view
about science through the medium of poster, essay,
video, photography, games or computer programs.
The substantial participation in STS indicates that a
significant number of teachers are making provision
for students of widely differing interests and abilities to
pursue scientific activities of interest to them.
We believe that personal expression of interest and
concern through independently executed, open project
work is an essential ingredient in the appreciation and
understanding of science.
We believe that through STS we are developing in
students, skills and attitudes which will contribute to the
well being and development of the wider community in
which they will live and work.
