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Small Step, Giant Leap: Celebrating Apollo at 40

When: 20 July 2009 to 10 September 2009

Info: In July 1969, the world watched in wonder during the Apollo 11 mission as Neil Armstrong took “one small step”, becoming the first human being to set foot on the Moon. This historic spaceflight represented a “giant leap for Mankind”: the first time that human beings had explored another world in person. The Apollo 11 lunar landing was one of the most significant scientific and technological events of the Twentieth Century, and the program that made it possible inspired the best and brightest students to seek out careers in the exciting fields of space exploration, astronomy and aeronautical engineering.

In July 2009, the University of Sydney’s School of Physics and the Science Foundation for Physics will present an exhibition commemorating the 40th anniversary of Apollo 11’s historic lunar landing.

Combining contemporary artefacts and memorabilia, this display will present the history of the Apollo Project and explore the relationship between the US space program and the University of Sydney’s School of Physics.

Exhibition sponsored by the US Studies Centre and the NSW Office for Science and Medical Research.

Cost: Free
Contact: Faculty of Science
Phone: 02 9351 3021
Email: info@science.usyd.edu.au
More info: http://www.physics.usyd.edu.au
More info: http://www.science.usyd.edu.au www.physics.usyd.edu.au

Where: SciTech Library, University of Sydney

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When: 31 July – 1 Aug

Info: This year’s program, FESS UP: Future Endangered Species Scientists, is designed to educate tomorrow’s scientists about the affects of climate change, the challenges facing species locally and globally and to highlight potential career paths in the sciences; including zoology, animal behaviour, pathology, conservation biology, education and veterinary science. Conservation based Science activities will be arranged in stations throughout the Zoo. Scientific methods and concepts will be embedded in fun, interactive scenarios which highlight the research and practices undertaken by the Taronga Conservation Society Australia (TCSA) and provide links to its vital contribution to wildlife conservation. Some of the stations we are anticipating running will include investigations in water quality, biodiversity, captive breeding, animal behaviour and enrichment. The stations will be conducted by student mentors, selected from high achieving Year 9 Science students, who will be trained to lead the activities for both the students and members of the public during Science Week. The mentors will undertake a Sleepover at the Zoo in early August and this will provide an opportunity for them to hear from Scientists (both from the Zoo and from external research bodies) about their roles in the science of wildlife conservation. This will also provide an opportunity to highlight the key conservation campaigns of TCSA.

Sleepover at Taronga Western Plains Zoo! Year 9 students are invited to apply to become student mentors to lead activities during Science Week. Successful applicants will begin their involvement with a sleepover at the Zoo. Here they will have the opoprutnity to learn from experts about the important role of science in conservation. They will also learn important skills in communication, presentation and peer-teaching! The students will take part in training for the workshops that will be run during National Science Week at Taronga Western Plains Zoos.

Where: Taronga Western Plains Zoo, Dubbo, 2830

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When: Videoconference 31st July + 18-20 August

Seminar 10am – 2.15pm 21 August

Info: The effects of climate change are becoming increasingly known. But what is really happening to the planet? What will the future look like? Listen to some world class Australian climate change researchers talk about their work and where they believe the planet is heading now and has been in the past. There will be opportunities to ask questions and debate about the choices we are facing.

Climate change: reflecting back, looking forward targets high school age students to inform them of the current science around climate change.  This is an opportunity to bring the breadth of climate change research to high school age students across NSW via the NSW DET Connected Classroom network.  The event is running through National Science Week and has lead up videoconferences in July supporting it.  The video conference events 18th 19th and 20th August 2009will provide youth from regional NSW to access climate change researchers live through the NSW DET Connected Classrooms Videoconference facilities.  The video conference formats will be 20 minutes presentation, 20 minutes approx answering questions from the conference participants by the presenter

Climate scientists in Australia will talk to students about their science dealing with aspects of climate change.

The seminar at Macquarie University will cater for up to 300 high school students and will consist of a set of presentations by leading climate change researchers followed by an opportunity for students to ask questions of a panel of climate change scientists.

Website: www.curriculumsupport.education.nsw.gov.au/secondary/science/opportunities/studentaward/index.htm

Where: Macquarie University, Balaclava Road, North Ryde

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