The 2020 Western Plains Science and Engineering Challenge (SEC) in Dubbo has been postponed because of the coronavirus.
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It was to have started at Macquarie Anglican Grammar School on March 31 and run until April 3.
The SEC is a nationwide Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) outreach program presented by the University of Newcastle in partnership with Rotary clubs, communities, universities and other sponsors.
The Western Plains Science and Engineering Challenge is conducted by the Rotary clubs of Dubbo and district.
They provide financial sponsorship and Rotarians volunteer their time to organise the event and supervise students participating in the activities.
The challenge has been conducted in Dubbo every year since it began in 2000.
The annual four-day event involves secondary school and primary school students.
Through the SEC, students experience aspects of science and engineering which they would not usually see in their school environment.
It focuses on inspiring year 10 students to consider a future career in science and engineering by choosing to study the enabling sciences and mathematics in years 11 and 12.
