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| Wednesdy, 15th |
The Sydney Science Forum -- Great Moments in Science Lecturer: Dr Karl Kruszelnicki, Julius Sumner Miller Fellow, University of Sydney Time: 5.30 - 6.45 pm Venue: Stephen Roberts Lecture Theatre, The University of Sydney Target audience: public In brief: Did you know that the first object in space was not the Sputnik? What's the real story behind the origin of the "Up Yours" gesture? How do you use explosives to tenderise meat and save $14 million a year? If glass is stronger than steel why don't we make glass buildings and why do plants make glass? Answer all of these questions and many more when Dr Karl Kruszelnicki, Triple J Science Guru and Julius Sumner Miller Fellow of the University of Sydney gives the opening lecture of the 2000 Sydney Science Forum. Promises to be even better than before! Contact: Paula Avramidis Ph: 02 9351 5268 Fax: 02 9351 4846 email: paula@scifac.usyd.edu.au |
| Friday, 24th | Talk on: Fire and Ice: Exploring Mercury, Venus and Pluto! Venue: The University of New South Wales When: 7:30pm Target audience: All Ages What: The inner and outer reaches of the solar system have barely been explored. They pose hazards of heat and cold for any spacecraft that ventures there. Space agencies are preparing to close the gaps in planetary explorations by sending probes to these planets. What will they find? What makes these regions so special? Presented by Morris Jones. Cost: $6 adult/$4 concession/$16 Family (2 adults, 2 children) Contact: scitech@unsw.edu.au Ph: 02 9385 5110 |
| Wednesdy, 29th |
The Sydney Science Forum -- Inheritance: not just DNA Lecturer: Associate Professor Emma Whitelaw Time: 5.30 - 6.45pm Venue: Stephen Roberts Lecture Theatre, The University of Sydney Target audience: public In brief: You have your mother's eyes and your father's nose, but how do you explain the other traits not shared by you and your parents? And how many of them can be blamed on your parents? Genes influence the way we look and variations in gene sequences can account for the differences between individuals. Family traits are often accredited to gene variants passed down from one generation to the next. But recent evidence supports the controversial idea that DNA does not account for all the traits we inherit from our parents. Professor Whitelaw will discuss the scientific implications of these findings and her latest research in relation to Inheritance. Contact: Paula Avramidis Ph: 02 9351 5268 Fax: 02 9351 4846 email: paula@scifac.usyd.edu.au |
| Friday, 31st |
Applications closes for: The Telstra Women in Telecommunications Scholarship Value: $5 000 (taxable) Duration: up to 2 years Applicants must be females and should be proposing to undertake the first year of the Bachelor of Engineering (Telecommunications) degree. Each applicant will be assessed on the basis of academic merit, personal attributes as evidenced by sporting, cultural, community or other extracurricular achievements and a statement detailing the reasons for undertaking the course and proposing a career in the Information and Technology and Telecommunications (IT&T) industry. |
| Friday, 31st | Talk on: Impact and Injuries Venue: The University of New South Wales When: 7:30pm Target audience: All Ages What: Impact and injuries occur in all sorts of circumstances ranging from a car accidents through to head high tackles in a game of football. This talk will introduce you to biomechanics, and its clinical and risk minimisation uses. Dr Andrew McIntosh will then look in more detail at the effects of impacts in football. Cost: $6 adult/$4 concession/$16 Family (2 adults, 2 children) Contact: scitech@unsw.edu.au Ph: 02 9385 5110 |
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CSIRO Student Research Scheme Target audience: Year 11 - 12 What: Do a research project with professionals in the field Contact: your regional CSIRO Education Centre, or CSIRO Education Programs Ph: 02 6276 6643 Email: education-programs@helix.csiro.au http://www.csiro.au/format.asp?id=/educatn/index.xml |
| Friday, 7th |
Registration forms due for: The YSA Science Challenge Target audience: secondary and tertiary students Contact: Andrew Yam Ph: 02 9703-5263 Fax: 02 9351 4846 email: challenge@sydney.ysa.org.au Web: http://www.ysa.org.au/challenge/ |
| Saturday, 8th |
Macquarie University Astronomy Open Night Target audience: All ages What: Astronomy night - see the moon, planets, stars, clusters and nebulae through 30 different telescopes; hear a lecture on "Dark Matter In the Universe (7:45pm); and visit the university's Astronomical Observatory and planetarium. Venue: Building E7B, Macquarie University main campus Cost: $8 adult, $4 children Contact: Macquarie University Foundation for Astronomy Ph: 02 9850 7111 http://www.physics.mq.edu.au/~alanv/opnitnot.htm |
| Friday, 14th |
Application closes for: UNSW: Genes, Germs and Genomes - Easter Holidays Workshop Target audience: Years 10-12 Biology Students When: 26-28 April, 2000 Venue: The University of New South Wales Cost: $105 per student (This covers course booklets. Meals and accommodation not included) In Brief: Practical session and lectures on the cutting edge research on genetically modified food, knockout mice and DNA fingerprinting. Contact: Jenny Horder Ph: 02 9385 1522 or 02 9385 2528 Fax: 02 9385 1389 email: j.horder@unsw.edu.au |
| Friday, 28th | Talk on: Mars: Beyond 2000 Venue: The University of New South Wales When: 7:30pm Target audience: All Ages What: In 1999, NASA's Mars program was thrown into chaos. The Agency is now recovering from the loss of two spacecraft and preparing to try again. What went wrong in the past? What will NASA do in the future? Will the Internet ever reach the Red Planet? Presented by Morris Jones Cost: $6 adult/$4 concession/$16 Family (2 adults, 2 children) Contact: scitech@unsw.edu.au Ph: 02 9385 5110 |
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Japanese International Science School What: spend two weeks in Japan with other students from around the world. Venue: Japan Target audience: Year 11-12 When: late July-August Note: This event has been abolished as of this year due to financial restrictions. |
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Sydney University Gifted and Talented Maths Day Venue: The University of Sydney Target audience: Year 11 Contact: Jas Chambers Ph: 02 9351 5397 Fax: 02 9351 4846 email: jasminec@scifac.usyd.edu.au |
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RACI Secondary Schools Titration Competition Target audience: Year 11-12 Contact: The Royal Australian Chemical Institute in your state/territory |