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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, 9th |
SYDNEY SCIENCE FORUM - Last in a series to be held at the new Eastern Avenue Lecture Theatre. There will be free food to munch on half an hour before the lectures (and that's what it's really all about!) For more information, visit their web page http://www.scifac.usyd.edu.au/news/ssf.html |
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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 |
| sometime during the month | Application closes for the: National Youth Science Forum (NYSF) Target audience: Students entering year 12 in 2002 Venue: Canberra When: January 2002 What: 2 week camp/forum with people with interest in a similar field of science. Contact: Your local Rotary Club Web: http://www.anu.edu.au/nysf/ |
| Thu 17th - Tue 22nd | Science in the City What: Get together of many science educators and organisations, holding numerous interactive displays. YSA will have our own interactive display with many small experiments that will make you go "wow!" Venue: The Australian Museum, Sydney Target audience: Thu 17th - Fri 18th: High Schools (booked through School) Sat 19th - Sun 20th: General public Mon 21st - Tue 22nd: Primary School |
| 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/ |
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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 |
| sometime during the month | 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 |
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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/ |
| 1st-14th July |
International Science School (ISS) Venue: University Of Sydney What: 2 week camp/forum with people with similar interest. Applications Close April 12th Target audience: Students in year 11 and year 12 Contact: Dr Jenny Nicholls email: j.nicholls@physics.usyd.edu.au Application Form (PDF 20kB) |
| sometime during the month |
BHP Science Awards Target audience: all students http://www.bhp.com.au/scienceawards/index.htm |
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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 |
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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 |