Welcome to this special bulletin from the Australian Institute of Physics for National Science Week (14 – 22 August).
We’ve identified 121 Science Week events around the country with a physics component.
You can make a robotic dinosaur; hear about the laser; celebrate science with poetry; see Australia’s brightest light (or at least its home at the Australian Synchrotron); join science quizzes; learn about black holes at the Large Hadron Collider; catch the AIP 2010 Women in Physics lecturer, Elizabeth Winstanley and much more.
We’ve raided the Science Week website (www.scienceweek.gov.au) and our own online events calendar (http://www.scienceinpublic.com/blog/events/aip-events) to create this list.
I’m delighted with the range of physics on display for Science Week. I encourage you to get involved.
If you have trouble reading the bulletin in this format, it’s also online at www.aip.org.au. You can also read it and rss it on my blog here and on LinkedIn.
Our next regular bulletin will come out in late August. If you have events you’d like to include please register online at http://www.scienceinpublic.com/blog/events/aip-events.
Kind regards,
Brian James,
AIP President
In this bulletin:
National Science Week tour: Jan Herrmann
16 Aug 2010 12:30 PM: Amaroo School
Science Club will be on every lunch time during Science Week. We’ll be having a different, fun, science activity for students in years three to six.
17 Aug 2010 12:30 PM: Questacon, Theatre 1
Join filmmaker Bobbi Cerini for a mind blowing journey into the world of robotics.
20 Aug 2010 9:00 AM: Maribyrnong Primary
Half a day of rotational activities for the whole school aimed at stimulating student interest in science and how it applies to them in their everyday lives. The event will capture student interest and stimulate their curiosity. The morning will provide students with hands on experiences in a variety of science topics that will make them want to explore further. They will develop an appreciation of the scientific phenomena they come across every day.
Learn basic robotic skills –make a walking dinosaur and/or a big wheel racer
21 Aug 2010 10:00 AM: CSIRO Discovery – Conference Room
A robotics skills workshop aimed at upper primary students or year 7 students. Get some fun hands-on experience in robotics. Build something that really works and is fun to play with!
Make your own robot –the walking spider
22 Aug 2010 10:00 AM: CSIRO Discovery – Conference Room
Learn the joys of Robotics and build a walking robotic ‘spider’ that navigates by infra red beam.
22 Aug 2010 1:00 PM: CSIRO Discovery
Do you go ballistic about science? Then check out this fun family science show!
The Scientwists Science Show at St Marys, Hay
12 Aug 2010 9:30 AM: St. Marys Primary School
The Scientwists Twisted Science Show comes to St Marys School, Hay.
12 Aug 2010 10:00 AM: St George School
We will be having a Questacon show for the whole school involving slime, bubbles and other fun things!
12 Aug 2010 10:00 AM: Balranald Central School
The Scientwists are visiting Balranald Central School
Riverina Twisted Science Safari
12 Aug 2010 6:30 PM: Hay War Memorial Hall
The Scientwists’ Riverina Twisted Science Safari will tour the towns of Deniliquin, Hay and Balranald from 12th-19th August. This is a unique Science event, offered free for the whole Community. It includes a Science Show with smoke, flames and magic, Kathy’s amazing arthropod pets, static displays, interactive science activities and mini workstations.
Riverina Twisted Science Safari
13 Aug 2010 6:30 PM: Greenham Park Hall, Balranald
The Scientwists’ Riverina Twisted Science Safari will tour the towns of Deniliquin, Hay and Balranald from 12th-19th August. This is a unique Science event, offered free for the whole Community. It includes a Science Show with smoke, flames and magic, Kathy’s amazing arthropod pets, static displays, interactive science activities and mini workstations.
Science NON fiction: The history and science of lasers
14 Aug 2010 12:00 AM: TBC
This fast-moving interactive science show will showcase the fascinating history and science of one of the greatest inventions of the 20th century, the laser.
Inquiring minds. inspiring solutions
16 Aug 2010 8:00 AM: UTS City Campus, UTS Tower Building, Level 4 Foyer
A snapshot of UTS research in the fields of diabetes, groundwater management, ecosystem protection and bacterial antibiotic resistance.
Scientwists Workshops at Deniliquin North Public School
16 Aug 2010 9:00 AM: Deniliquin North Public School
The Scientwists visit Deniliquin North Public School.
17 Aug 2010 6:00 PM: The Dixson Room , State Library of New South Wales
Sydney Launch of Science Made Marvellous – a collection of poetry celebrating science.
AIP Declassification of fusion research in 1958: the politics, the physics and the Australian connection
17 Aug 2010 6:00PM: Slade Lecture Theatre, School of Physics, University of Sydney
Free public lecture by Brian James, Sydney University.
Australian Museum Eureka Prizes Award Dinner
17 Aug 2010 6:00 PM: Randwick Pavilion, Royal Randwick Racecourse
The 2010 Australian Museum Eureka Prizes program wraps up during National Science Week with the award dinner on August 17th. Get involved by purchasing a ticket to this exclusive event at our website.
17 Aug 2010 7:30 PM: Joy Cummings Community Centre
‘Progress in Nuclear Fusion’, presentation by Professor John O’Connor, Newcastle University.
18 Aug 2010 10:00 AM: Mudgee Primary School
Science Circus demonstrating aspects of science such as energy transformations, forces, chemical reactions, electricity, the behaviour of substances, and the natural world.
Renewable energy for biodiversity
19 Aug 2010 9:00 AM: Lisarow High School
Students teaching students and the wider community on the Science behind renewable energy.
19 Aug 2010 11:00 AM: Mathoura PS
The Scientwists are bringing Bubble Trouble to Mathoura PS
Deniliquin South PS Twisted Science Show
19 Aug 2010 12:00 PM: Deniliquin South Public School
The Scientwists Twisted Science Show at Deniliquin South Public School
Rocket Scientist visits the Valley
19 Aug 2010 6:00 PM: Bega Council Chambers, Bega.
Public evening presentation by visiting “rocket scientist” Professor Russell Boyce.
Riverina Twisted Science Safari
19 Aug 2010 6:30 PM: Multi Arts Centre
The Scientwists’ Riverina Twisted Science Safari will tour the towns of Deniliquin, Hay and Balranald from the 12th- 19th August. This is a unique Science event, offered free for the whole Community. It includes a Science Show with smoke, flames and magic, Kathy’s amazing arthropod pets, static displays, interactive science activities and mini workstations.
Conargo/Mayrung/Blighty Public Schools Science Day
20 Aug 2010 9:00 AM: Mayrung Public School
Combined schools science day with The Scientwists.
AIP Quantum Physics: Einstein’s unruly child
23 Aug 2010 6:00 PM: Powerhouse Museum
Sydney University science communicator Dr Phil Dooley will demonstrate some of the strange quantum effects with real experiments and introduce the science that has, despite its apparent strangeness, made some of the most accurate predictions of any theory.
Scientists’ Stories – a parent and student evening
24 Aug 2010 6:00 PM: Leighton Hall, The John Niland Scientia Building
Year 10, 11 and 12 students and their parents are invited to attend an evening of intrigue. The Australian Academy of Science and the Academy of Technology, Science and Engineering offers a rare opportunity to hear from four inspirational Fellows.
Year 11 Science Enrichment Day – PHYSICS – for Southern Education Group of Schools
25 Aug 2010 9:00 AM: University of Wollongong
The University of Wollongong’s Faculty of Science and Faculty of Engineering will host Year 11 students from the Southern Education Group of Schools for a day of science enrichment activities.
25 Aug 2010 4:30 PM: Ultimo Library
Join Jeff Stanger, local science teacher and author for an astronomy talk followed by guided star gazing.
National Science Week at Barooga PS
25 Aug 2010 6:30 PM: Barooga Public School
The Scientwists Family Science Expo followed by a day of great Science workshops.
20 Aug 2010 8:30 AM: Taminmin College Gymnasium
All Middle school students are presenting experiments/inventions/research to peers, public, parents and other invited guests in an expo type format.
21 Aug 2010 9:00 AM: Darwin CSIRO Science Education Centre
Explore the fun side of science and do some of our favourite hands-on activities, including making slime and elephants toothpaste, and watching an explosion or two.
21 Aug 2010 10:30 AM: Darwin CSIRO Science Education Centre
Explore the fun side of science and do some of our favourite hands-on activities, including making slime and elephants toothpaste, and watching an explosion or two.
14 Aug 2010 8:00 AM: QUT, Gardens Point Z Block Atrium, Library and O Podium walkway
14 Aug 2010 9:00 AM: Fitzgerald State School
Students from Prep to Year 7 will be involved with ‘hands on’ science lessons linking with nearby high school students and CQU students.
14 Aug 2010 9:00 AM: QUT, Kelvin Grove Campus Library
Linear Progressions. Science meets art exhibition.
15 Aug 2010 10:00 AM: Charters Towers State High School Community Hall
The Community Science Museum will be an educational and interactive museum organised in the school community hall.
Minimbah State School science fair
16 Aug 2010 9:00 AM: Minimbah State School
Minimbah students will be showcasing their science skills in the area of environmental sustainability, chemistry, and physics.
16 Aug 2010 9:00 AM: St Andrew’s Catholic College
16 Aug 2010 10:00 AM: Gympie South State school
Three days during Science Week (August 16, 18 and 20) will be devoted to experiential activities which showcase the application of science in Indigenous culture. Each day will offer age-appropriate versions of a program including tree-planting, bush tucker, games and cultural activities.
Glenden State School science fair
16 Aug 2010 11:00 AM: Glenden State School
Students will be given a challenge centred around the theme of Biodiversity. Students will showcase their results at a community science fair that will be judged by community members and secondary school students. Interactive activities will also form part of the fair. During the week there will be lunchtime activities for students of all ages, from Prep to Secondary students.
16 Aug 2010 12:00 PM: St Paul’s School
Students, staff and parents participate in a Science Expo that will enable them to rotate and engage in interesting hands-on activities covering different strands of science.
16 Aug 2010 1:00 PM: QUT, Gardens Point Campus
17 Aug 2010 1:00 PM: O Block Room O520, QUT Garden’s Point
QUT is screening entries from the SCINEMA science film competition during National Science Week. Drop in and be entertained by Science.
AIP The 1910 Nobel Prize in Physics
17 Aug 2010 6:00 PM: Parnell Building (No. 7) Room 222, University of Queensland
Free lecture by Prof Ross McKenzie, University of Queensland.
Coningsby School’s science fair
18 Aug 2010 9:30 AM: Coningsby State School
Coningsby State School will be holding a science fair on Wednesday 18th August, 2010. The year 5/6/7 class, in small groups, will be researching a science experiment that they will then be presenting to the school community. They will take on the role of educators and through a series of rotations showcase their experiments and the science concepts involved to the other children in the school. The task will be assessed for their school report. The remainder of the science fair will be rotational activities organised and run by the district’s Primary Science Facilitators.
Grade 6/7 engineering challenge
19 Aug 2010 9:00 AM: Boonah State High School
Students from around the district in Years 6 and 7 who are interested in science are encouraged to spend the day at the high school doing engineering activities. Grade 10 students will mentor them as they do irrigation challenge, build and race lego cars and fly balloons across fishing lines.
19 Aug 2010 1:30 PM: Maryborough Special School
Using creative props made in the ALF (Arts Learning Facility) students will engage in science understanding of movement and speed, chemical reaction, estimation, quantity and measurement.
21 Aug 2010 9:00 AM: Broadwater Parklands
The 2010 Gold Coast Science Fair will provide residents of Gold Coast City with a fun, practical and informative insight into scientific and technological advancements and career options.
21 Aug 2010 9:00 AM: Broadwater Parklands
The Griffith University Science on the GO! team will be performing science shows and trivia challenges on the main stage at The 2010 Gold Coast Science Fair!
24 Aug 2010 4:00 PM: CSIRO Education
Come and sample all sorts of science as we bring together all of our favourite double helix experiments in the one afternoon!
25 Aug 2010 9:00 AM: Logan reserve State School
Structure and forces challenges
15 Aug 2010 9:00 AM: The University of Adelaide, North Terrace Campus
Open Day is set for Sunday 15 August 2010, so put it in your diary now! It’s a great opportunity to see what campus life and university science is really like.
16 Aug 2010 9:00 AM: Blackfriars Priory School
“Constructarama” is a week-long Science and Engineering challenge for our year 7-9 students that emphasises teamwork and creativity and includes lunch-time fun activities and demonstrations.
AIP Lasers: 50 years young with a brilliant future
17 Aug 2010 7:00 PM: Napier Building, Lecture Theatre 102, The University of Adelaide
Celebrating the 50th anniversary of the laser: a fast-paced talk on the history of the laser presented by one of Australia’s leading experts in quantum optics, Professor Hans Bachor – a Professor at the Australian National University and the Director of the ARC Centre of Excellence for Quantum-Atom Optics.
AIP Mini black holes at the large hadron collider
18 Aug 2010 7:30 PM: The University of Adelaide, North Terrace Campus, Napier Building, Lecture Theatre 102
At this free public lecture, Prof. Elizabeth Winstanley will describe what happens to mini black holes that may be formed at the Large Hadron Collider at CERN. In particular she will explain why they will not swallow up the entire Earth.
19 Aug 2010 1:00 PM: Rumours Cafe
AIP-SA Super Science Quiz for secondary school students. Thursday August 19 1.00 pm – 3.00 pm University of Adelaide.
20 Aug 2010 9:00 AM: UniSA Mawson Lakes Campus
Science at the Lakes showcases and engages school students in hands on activities that show how interesting, challenging and important science is to our daily lives. And through this engagement students are stimulated to continue their studies in science and discover the great variety of careers and opportunities that open up to them. Activities include science shows, robotics, waste management, environmental, augmented reality, laser, rocket launches and more.
YSA Adelaide fundraiser quiz night
20 Aug 2010 8:00 PM: St Marks College Dining Room
This event is a fundraiser quiz night being held to raise funds to support the Young Scientists of Australia Adelaide Chapter, an organisation aimed at promoting science to the youth of Australia. This quiz night is a family event and will feature many prizes! Get together a table of 8 friends, join in the fun, as you’ll be sure to have a fantastic evening!!
22 Aug 2010 12:00 PM: The University of Adelaide (Bonython Hall)
An open day to display the winning entries from the SASTA Oliphant Science Awards school science competition for year levels R-12.
27 Aug 2010 9:00 AM: John McVeity Centre
A two day event with hands-on, interactive opportunities to explore the mysteries and practicalities of science and maths!
2010 Youth Lecture – The many murders of Harold Shipman
12 Aug 2010 10:00 AM: The Don College, Multi Purpose Centre
This presentation will show how forensic science was fundamental to the successful prosecution of Harold Shipman. The presenter, Associate Professor Simon Lewis, will comment on his line of work as a forensic scientist
2010 Youth Lecture – The many murders of Harold Shipman
12 Aug 2010 1:30 PM: University of Tasmania, School of Chemistry, Newnham, Lecture Theatre LT5
This presentation will show how forensic science was fundamental to the successful prosecution of Harold Shipman. The presenter, Associate Professor Simon Lewis, will comment on his line of work as a forensic scientist
16 Aug 2010 8:00 AM: Kings Meadows High School
Classes from Grade 7 – 10 will be involved in a selection of science challenges. This will culminate in on Thursday and Friday of Science Week with students putting their work to the test in class and school competitions.
16 Aug 2010 8:35 AM: Tasmanian Academy – Don Campus
Celebration of Science will include a one-day community Science Fair coordinated with local industry and the University of Tasmania at the Don Campus; a week of hands-on activities for primary school students run by Year 11-12 students; a range of science competitions and challenges for school students; and a guest presentation on Biodiversity.
Hands-on, minds-on engineering at the imaginarium
16 Aug 2010 9:00 AM: Imaginarium Science Centre
Hands-on, minds-on sessions for school groups on topics such as electronics, light and optics, renewable energy and simple mechanics
The Royal Society of Tasmania winter lecture series 2010
17 Aug 2010 8:00 PM: Sir Stanley Burbury Theatre, University of Tasmania
Lecture: “From Tasmania to Antarctica – Macquarie Island on the World Stage”
Hands-on, minds-on engineering
18 Aug 2010 9:00 AM: Regional schools around the state
During Science Week, the UTAS School of Engineering’s School Education and Outreach Team will be running free hands-on minds-on sessions for schools.
Australian Synchrotron open day 2010
15 Aug 2010 10:00 AM: Australian Synchrotron
The Australian Synchrotron Open Day on Sunday 15 August 2010 is your chance to encounter one of Australia’s most exciting scientific facilities and see how synchrotron science can make life better for everyone. We will offer tours, activities for kids, photography competitions and even the first online opportunity to see this unique facility. Come and see us for yourself… This event is hosted as part of National Science Week.
15 Aug 2010 10:00 AM: Physics Building, The University of Melbourne, Parkville Campus
Look, touch and learn about Physics at the University of Melbourne.
Tour the Physics labs at the University of Melbourne
15 Aug 2010 11:00 AM: Second floor, Physics building, University of Melbourne
What does a quantum computer look like? Ever wondered what happens in a physics laboratory? You’ll be amazed at the fun and fascinating experiments taking place.
16 Aug 2010 10:00 AM: Hampton Regional Scout Hall
Smart Sparks runs weekly science workshops for 2 to 12 year olds. Book a free trial session so your child can experience science how it should be; hands-on, relevant and fun! Five, age-appropriate, 45 minutes sessions run each day.
Black holes, spaghetti and explosions
16 Aug 2010 1:30 PM: Geoffrey Blainey Auditorium (C001), University of Ballarat, Mt Helen Campus
Cognitive acceleration in science education community programs
16 Aug 2010 6:00 PM: Bayswater West Primary School
Open night forum and interactive displays for parents and friends to discover and engage further with Science at Bayswater West Primary School.
Physics in the pub: Can physics change climate change?
16 Aug 2010 6:30 PM: Pugg Mahones
Physics in the Pub: Can physics change climate change — University of Melbourne Physics Students’ Society
17 Aug 2010 6:00 PM: Bacchus Marsh Grammar
An evening at school for families to participate in science activities
The Scientwists family science expo at Cohuna Consolidated Primary School
17 Aug 2010 7:00 PM: Cohuna Consolidated Primary School
2 evenings of Family Science fun with the Scientwists.
AIP Women In Physics at Pascoe Vale Girls College
18 Aug 2010 9:15 AM: Pascoe Vale Girls College Auditorium
Black holes, spaghetti and explosions
Dare to be different: the La Trobe University Science and Technology careers day 2010
18 Aug 2010 10:00 AM: Discovery Science and Technology Centre
This event is designed for Year 9-12 students who are either pondering subject choices or career options in science and technology fields.
Science extravaganza – “biodiversity” – the diversity of living things
18 Aug 2010 5:00 PM: Horsham College – Senior site
The Science Extravaganza held at Horsham College is a special event that showcases exciting science experiments, demonstrations, displays and hands-on-activities. With the theme of Biodiversity there will be special guests and lots of science industry community involvement. Competitions, prizes and a raffle. Fun for all ages! Everyone welcome.
19 Aug 2010 10:00 AM: Bentleigh Scout Hall
Smart Sparks runs weekly science workshops for 2 to 12 year olds. Book a free trial session so your child can experience science how it should be; hands-on, relevant and fun! Five, age appropriate, 45 minutes sessions run each day.
VSSEC engineering and science careers expo
19 Aug 2010 10:00 AM: Victorian Space Science Education Centre
Free Engineering and Science Careers Expo at the Victorian Space Science Education Centre.
AIP Morning tea with 2010 Women in Physics Lecturer Professor Elizabeth Winstanley
17 Aug 2020 10:30 AM: School of Physics, Monash University
Hosted by Monash University and the Vic AIP
AIP Black holes at the Large Hadron Collider
17 Aug 2010: 6:30 PM: Old Geology, The University of Melbourne
Public lecture by Elizabeth Winstanley, the 2010 AIP Women in Physics lecturer
19 Aug 2010: 6:00 PM: Laby Theatre, School of Physics, University of Melbourne
Nicola maintained and developed the undergraduate labs in this School. His insight into the practicalities of Physics, and electricity in particular, is almost boundless. The lecture will clarify the topics of VCE Unit 1, study 2, Unit 4, study 1 and illustrate the concepts with a large range of demonstrations
Science and non-Science – where’s the difference?
20 Aug 2010 1:00 PM: Elisabeth Murdoch Theatre A
A presentation from philosophers on the definition of science.
AIP 50 years of lasers and a brilliant future
20 Aug 2010 6:00 PM: Hercus Theatre
All of us use lasers, all of us rely on lasers when we communicate, watch a video, drive a car or need medical help. 100 years ago these possibilities were unheard of – just ideas in the mind of a view, 50 years ago the first laser sent out the first pulse of light, now it is one of the underlying technologies. How does the laser actually work? Why is it so powerful? What might the future bring? This will be discussed in this fast paced lecture about lasers.
Australian Skeptics ask “Why is it so?”
21 Aug 2010 10:00 AM: Scienceworks
Discover the science behind the paranormal with the Australian Skeptics at Scienceworks. The motto of the Australian Skeptics is ‘Examine the Evidence’. A skeptic’s view of the world is based on the best available evidence. They challenge claims, seek evidence and don’t always believe what they see.
Australian Skeptics ask “Why is it so?”
22 Aug 2010 10:00 AM: Scienceworks
Discover the science behind the paranormal with the Australian Skeptics at Scienceworks.
22 Aug 2010 12:00 PM: Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre
This open day is for students interested in careers in the medical radiation professions.
ANZAAS kids ask scientists questions
22 Aug 2010 2:00 PM: Scienceworks
Ever had a question that you couldn’t find the answer… This forum provides children with the opportunity to put questions directly to prominent Australian scientists.
13 Aug 2010 9:00 AM: Lakeside Joondalup Shopping centre
15 Aug 2010 12:00 PM: Forrest Place, Perth CBD
21 Aug 2010 10:00 AM: Centro Northgate, Geraldton
22 Aug 2010 6:00 PM: Badgingarra Town Oval
Throughout National Science Week astronomers and science communicators from the International Centre for Radio Astronomy Research (ICRAR) will be hitting the road to help the public of Western Australia ‘Tune In’ to radio astronomy. Discover how a telescope the size of a continent will see back to the beginnings of time and help answer some of the fundamental questions for today’s scientists.
14 Aug 2010 4:30 PM: Gingin Observatory, 1098 Military Road, Gingin West
Bring your torches for a twilight treasure hunt! Follow the trail and collect the clues all the way to Scorpio! Prizes, games and then stargazing with the astronomers at Gingin Observatory. Fun for the whole family to enjoy.
16 Aug 2010 9:00 AM: Edith Cowan University, Joondalup
Join with others to share ideas and inspirations in this week-long event.
16 Aug 2010 9:00 AM: Scitech Discovery Centre
Get some hands-on, minds-on science by visiting Scitech Discovery Centre, and expand your Horizons in our Planetarium.
16 Aug 2010 11:00 AM: Western Australian Museum, Shipwreck Galleries
Can you create the fastest boat?
17 Aug 2010 9:30 AM: Gravity Discovery Centre
Discover what makes rockets really work…
Chris Smith: The naked scientist
19 Aug 2010 1:00 PM: Curtin University (Resources and Chemistry Precinct)
Chris Smith is the UK’s version of Dr Karl. Come along and ask him a curly science question!
Stripping down science with the Naked Scientist followed by networking event
19 Aug 2010 6:30 PM: Curtin University (Resources and Chemistry Precinct)
Chris Smith is a medical doctor and clinical lecturer in Virology at Cambridge University, who in 2001 founded The Naked Scientists, an award-winning radio program that aims to strip science down to its bare essentials. Come and find out how you can do this too!
Science Horizons Community science fair
19 Aug 2010 10:30 PM: Performing Arts Centre (PAC)
A school science fair open to community and schools. Includes displays, workshops and hands on activities.
21 Aug 2010 7:00 PM: Gingin Observatory, 1098 Military Road, Gingin West
Astronomical observations tell us more about Aliens than you might think possible. Using insight into the progress and nature of science, this talk will explore one of the most enthralling mysteries of the Universe. Science presenter, John Jacob, will present a talk on this interesting subject before visitors head out to the telescopes at Gingin Observatory to do some stargazing.
Jan Herrmann leads the Nanometrology team at the National Measurement Institute (NMI), the body responsible for biological, chemical, legal and physical measurement in Australia. He is one of the national tour guests for 2010, and will be speaking to school students in Hobart, the Gold Coast and Canberra, and at the University of Tasmania.
Jan and the NMI Nanometrology team are currently designing and building an ultra precision atomic force microscope which will be able to image objects at the nanoscale and measure their dimensions accurately.
| Date | Location | Details |
| Thursday 12 Aug, morning and afternoon | Hobart, local schools | Local Hobart schools will get a look into what nanotechnology is all about when Jan shows students the fascination of the world of atoms and molecules |
| Thursday 12 Aug 7:00 PM | University of Tasmania, Sandy Bay | Talk: Life of a Nanotechnologist – How measuring objects on a nanoscale, produces essential items we all depend on. |
| Monday 16 Aug 8:30 AM and 12:30 PM
Tuesday 17 Aug 8:30 AM and 10:45 AM Wednesday 18 Aug 8:30 AM and 12;30 PM |
Gold Coast, local high schools | Jan will present to local high schools the work he and his team carry out at the National Measurement Institute. He will explain how important it is to accurately understand the properties of nanoparticles which help produce products the world uses on a daily basis. |
| Thursday 19 Aug 1:30 PM | Canberra Grammar School, Monaro Crescent, Red Hill | As above |
| Friday 20 Aug | Canberra, local high schools | As above |
More info: http://www.scienceweek.gov.au/National/NationalTour/Pages/default.aspx
You are welcome to contact me regarding AIP or other physics matters, just email aip_president@aip.org.au.
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Brian
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Assoc. Prof. Brian James
President of the Australian Institute of Physics
Phone: +61 (2) 9351-2471
Email: aip_president@aip.org.au