17-20 AugustMon 17 -Thursday 20 August 2015Expert talks-Activities & Science Fair

Thursday 13 August 3.30-5.30: Pre-Science Week Hologram Workshop In this workshop, you will learn how to create your very own hologram in the dark room lab of an object that you artfully designed. The best holograms will be displayed at the science fair and will be in the running for a prize. Sign up online - Hurry, places are limited - Bring tiny shiny objects, CDs that you no longer need and/or coins (Australian or foreign currency) – in classroom MU8 – for more information see Ms Woods or Ms Verbrugghe.

Monday 17 August

7.45-8.45am ‘Theoretical Physics’ breakfast with Prof Igor Bray Head of Physics and Astronomy at Curtin UniversityProfessor Igor Bray will talk about Particle and Theoretical Physics based research projects and careers. Aimed at year 9-11 students interested in Physics applications - Free breakfast provided from 7.45am in Refectory - Talk in Lecture Theatre - Register online or at Science office

1.03-1.42pm ‘Contacts that leave traces: a beginners guide to forensic chemistry’ by Professor Simon Lewis Professor of Forensic and Analytical Chemistry, Curtin UniversityIn this presentation Professor Simon Lewis will explain the different ways in which Chemistry can help to solve crimes. He will give a primer on the scientific background to forensic exchange evidence, illustrated by spectacular cases. Aimed at year 7-9 - in Auditorium - Register online

1.03-1.42pm Science Fair: Years 10-12Display a poster and conduct a presentation of your own research, to be judged by students, teachers, parents and other scientists. Prizes to be won for various categories. To sign up or for more information please see Mr Montgomery ASAP in the science office - In Foyer of Andrews building

Tuesday 18 August

7.45-8.45am ‘Physics Careers in Marine Science & Technology’ breakfast with Dr Christine ErbeDirector of Centre for Marine Science and Technology at Curtin UniversityDr Christine Erbe will discuss physics problems in the marine sciences, explain why a background in physics is advantageous for many applied sciences, and give a brief overview of the research done at the Centre for Marine Science & Technology. Aimed at year 9-11 interested in Physics -Free breakfast will be provided from 7.45am in the Refectory beforehand - Sign up online or outside the Science office (for 1 or both breakfasts)

12.46-13.27pm Speed dating with the scientists Dr Olivier Van Aken Research fellow, Plant Energy Biology, ARC centre of excellence, UWA; David Broomfield Former Business Development Project Manager for Sinosteel Midwest Pty Ltd; Kathryn Levey Senior reservoir engineer for Woodside; Clare Lavrenčič, Senior Engineer Advisor – Innovation Centre: Technology & Innovation for Rio TintoFollowing brief presentations by the scientists, you will get the chance to ask the experts what a career as a scientist is really like! Have your questions ready. All years – Lecture Theatre – Register online

9.39-10.33pm ‘Square Kilometre Array update’ by Prof Peter Quinn Executive Director of International Centre for Radio Astronomy Research (ICRAR), UWA The Square Kilometre Array (SKA), a radio telescope 10,000 times more effective than the world’s current best is being built in Western Australia. The SKA will help many projects including the search for Earth-like planets and intelligent life, exploring the first black holes and stars and looking at what happened just after the big bang. Year 7,8 and 9 in new gym

11.30am-12.40pm Making waves – the science of light by Professor David Sampsom Head, Optical and Biomedical Engineering laboratory and director, Centre for Microscopy, Characterisation & Analysis (CMCA) Find out all about light, this year’s theme of National Science Week 2015! The science and applications of light create revolutionary technologies that directly improve quality of life worldwide. Light-based technology is a major economic driver with the potential to revolutionise the 21st century as electronics did in the 20th century. Gym

12.46-13.27pm Science Fair: Years 7-9Display a poster and conduct a presentation of your own research, to be judged by students, teachers, parents and other scientists. Prizes to be won for various categories. To sign up or for more information please see Mr Montgomery ASAP in the science office - In Foyer of Andrews building

Thursday 20 August

12.46-13.27pm ‘Exploring the epigenome’ by Professor Ryan Lister Future fellow and group leader, Plant Energy Biology, ARC centre of excellence Have you ever wondered how the information contained in one genome gives rise to the hundreds of specialized cell types in a complex organism? The answer lies in the epigenome. If you want to find out more about epigenetics, this talk is an absolute must!! Aimed at year 11 and 12 but all years welcome - in Auditorium - Register online

12.46-13.27pm The light showIt’s time to shine and dazzle us with a mind-blowing experimental display, showing us all your wizardry with light and colour. Groups of 2 or 3 are preferred, with prizes being awarded to those displaying mastery of the scientific principles of light. Come up to AU10 or the Science Office to discuss your proposed presentation with Mr Broomfield. Assistance with equipment and props will be provided. Year 7-10

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Thursday 20 August

Thursday 13 August