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| Monday, 1st |
Entries due for: The Charlene Heisler Prize What: 1000 word essay competition Topic: Describe a currently unanswered question or puzzle about the Universe, or some astronomical problem, and suggest and observation or experiment that might answer that question, or some way in which it might be solved in the future. Prize: All-expenses-covered trip to the annual scientific meeting of the Astronomical Society of Australia; and an invitation to join a major astronomical research team to participate in observations using one of the telescopes in Australia. Target audience: University undergraduates Contact: Prof. Ray Norris Fax: 02 9372 4310 email: Ray.Norris@atnf.csiro.au web: http://www.atnf.csiro.au/~rnorris/charlene/ |
| Wednesday, 3rd |
The Sydney Science Forum -- The Science behind the hype: Cancer explained Lecturer: Professor Richard I. Christopherson Time: 5.30 - 6.45pm Venue: Stephen Roberts Lecture Theatre, The University of Sydney Target audience: public In brief: How much do you know about the scientific basis of cancer and autoimmune disorders? Our immune systems are complex and intricate and made up of different types of white blood cells produced in the bone marrow and providing defences against infection and cancer. Professor Christopherson will explain the cancer related diseases and the recent problems and advancements in cancer research in his lecture during National Science Week 2000. Come along and learn the science behind the hype: exactly what cancer is and what has been achieved in our quest to understand it to date. Contact: Paula Avramidis Ph: 02 9351 5268 Fax: 02 9351 4846 email: paula@scifac.usyd.edu.au |
| Saturday, 6th - Sunday 7th |
Macquarie University Foundation for Astronomy's School of Astronomy Target audience: All ages What: An annual weekend event. Enjoy presentations from eight different astronomers working at the cutting edge of astronomical research. Time: 9am-5pm each day, lunch included Cost: $120 adults, $50 children (above year 11) Note: the school sells out quickly, so book early Contact: Macquarie University Foundation for Astronomy Ph: 02 9850 7111 |
| Wednesday, 10th | The Sydney Science Forum -- Life on the Reef Lecturer: Dr Mike Kingsford Time: 5.30 - 6.45pm Venue: Stephen Roberts Lecture Theatre, The University of Sydney Target audience: public In brief: Do reef fish stay on one reef throughout the postsettlement phase of their lifecycle or do they move around from reef to reef? And if they do move, do you believe reef fish have the power to navigate where they move? These are some of the questions that Dr Kingsford will focus on during his talk. Join us for an interesting new insight into the myriad of choices faced by a young reef fish during its life. Contact: Paula Avramidis Ph: 02 9351 5268 Fax: 02 9351 4846 email: paula@scifac.usyd.edu.au |
| Monday, 15th | Application closes for the: National Youth Science Forum (NYSF) Venue: Canberra When: January 2001 What: 2 week camp/forum with people with similar interest. Target audience: Students entering year 12 in 2001 Contact: NYSF homepage http://www.anu.edu.au/nysf/ or your local Rotary Club |
| Wednesday, 17th - Saturday, 20th | SCIFEST Venue: The Australian Technology Park Target audience: School students and public Contact: Jas Chambers Ph: 02 9351 5397 Fax: 02 9351 4846 email: jasminec@scifac.usyd.edu.au |
| late during the month |
Applications closes for the Australian International Space School Target audience: Year 10-11 When: July What: One week camp covering topics on space sciences Contact: AISS Office Ph: 02 9609 4311 Email: caseaiss@ozemail.com.au Web: http://www.ozemail.com.au/~caseaiss/ |
| Thursday, 1st |
Applications closes for: Food Science Camp Target audience: Years 11 and 12 students When: 3-5 July 2000 Venue: University of Ballarat Cost: $150 (on-campus) includes accomodation, all meals, transport during the camp and activity costs; $100 (staying off-campus) In Brief: Residential camp where participants will: experience how science and technology are used to produce safe, high quality food; gain an awareness of the interaction of all areas of science in food science; visit food processing plants to learn of career opportunities; and experience life on a University campus. Contact: Lara Wakeling, Ph: 03 5327 9250 Fax: 03 5327 9240 School of Science, University of Ballarat, PO BOX 663 Ballarat VIC 3353. Email: l.wakeling@ballarat.edu.au |
| Wednesday, 7th | Sydney University Psychology Careers Evening Venue: The University of Sydney Target audience: Year 10-12 Contact: Jas Chambers Ph: 02 9351 5397 Fax: 02 9351 4846 email: jasminec@scifac.usyd.edu.au |
| Wednesday, 14th |
Sydney University IT Careers Evening Venue: The University of Sydney Target audience: Year 10-12 Contact: Jas Chambers Ph: 02 9351 5397 Fax: 02 9351 4846 email: jasminec@scifac.usyd.edu.au |
| Friday, 16th | Application closes for the: Australian Student Mineral Venture Target audience: Current Year 10-11 nationwide What: A 12-day, residential summer school on aspects of the Australian minerals industry (including environmental science), emphasising tertiary courses and career options related to science and engineering. Each Region (covering the entire nation) has its own program, with students participating in lecture and laboratory sessions at universities, and visiting mining and processing sites. When: January, 2001 Contact: Kathleen Fraser Ph: 1800 657 985 Email: education@ausimm.com.au Web: http://www.ausimm.com.au/education/asmv.html |
| Wednesday, 21st |
Sydney University Marine Careers Evening Venue: The University of Sydney Target audience: Year 10-12 Contact: Jas Chambers Ph: 02 9351 5397 Fax: 02 9351 4846 email: jasminec@scifac.usyd.edu.au |
| Wednesday, 28th |
Sydney University Nutrition Careers Evening Venue: The University of Sydney Target audience: Year 10-12 Contact: Jas Chambers Ph: 02 9351 5397 Fax: 02 9351 4846 email: jasminec@scifac.usyd.edu.au |
| sometime during the month |
Australian Science Olympiads in Physics/Chemistry/Biology Target Audience: up to Yr11 What: Qualifying exams to compete in the International olympiads Contact: Ph: 02 6279 9645 Email: rtaso@anu.edu.au Web: http://www.rtaso.org.au/ |
| sometime during the month |
BHP Science Awards Target audience: all students http://www.bhp.com.au/scienceawards/index.htm |
| Wednesday, 9th - Friday, 11th |
Sydney University Student Shadow Scheme Venue: The University of Sydney Target audience: Year 11 & Uni students What: Find out what university is like by hanging around a uni student for 3 days Contact: Paula Avramidis Ph: 02 9351 5268 Fax: 02 9351 4846 email: paula@scifac.usyd.edu.au Web: http://www.scifac.usyd.edu.au/schools/student-shadow-scheme.html |
| Monday 21st |
Youth Lecture "The Far Frontier: Mining Comets" VENUE: Roseville College, 27 Bancroft Rd, Roseville NSW TIME: 4.15 - 5.30pm TARGET AUDIENCE: High School students ABSTRACT: Near Earth Asteroids: a threat or a valuable resource? Learn about the research undertaken into exploiting crypto-cometary asteroids as a source of water and volatiles. CONTACT: Dr. Iver Cairns Ph: 02 9351 3961 email: i.cairns@physics.usyd.edu.au |
| Saturday, 26th |
Sydney University Courses and Careers Day Venue: The University of Sydney Target audience: Year 11 & Uni students Contact: Jas Chambers Ph: 02 9351 5397 Fax: 02 9351 4846 email: jasminec@scifac.usyd.edu.au |