Why should my students be involved in PULSE@Parkes?

The PULSE@Parkes project allows high-school students the opportunity to undertake pulsar observations using the Parkes radio telescope that are scientifically valuable and have educational value. The project has several major educational goals:

• Provide a stimulating example of real science using a major national facility to engage high school students in science
• Provide role models of scientists to students through direct interactions
• Using the context of radio astronomy, develop students' skills in science, information and communication technology, problem solving and group work
• Develop student investigations in astronomy.