SCIENCE EXPERIENCE THE. 3 or 4 Days of Science Activities for Students in Years 9 and 10 in Patron - Chief Scientist for Australia

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1 Patron - Chief Scientist for Australia ABN SCIENCE EXPERIENCE THE or 4 Days of Science Activities for Students in Years 9 and 10 in 2011 AUSTRALIAN SCIENCE TEACHERS ASSOCIATION

2 Consider this...scientists help save lives, preserve the environment and improve the way in which we live. No other field has the same potential to leave such a deep, lasting legacy for the benefit of people, societies and cultures. Taking science subjects means you will have more career options to choose from, but to have better access to these opportunities you need to enrol in science subjects in Years 11 and 12. Science often involves international travel and overseas postings. Studying Science gives you an invaluable range of problem-solving skills that employers are looking for. In many areas of science, there are not enough science graduates. An invitation to all year 9 and 10 Students in 2011 ENJOY... 3 or 4 days in which you will be introduced to some of the wonders of Science & Technology...PERFORM interesting experiments in tertiary laboratories...hear leaders in science, technology and engineering...meet new friends! LEARN... about careers in science, technology and engineering

3 Where and When... UNIVERSITIES & TERTIARY INSTITUTIONS Australian Capital Territory Australian National University, Canberra New South Wales Charles Sturt University, Wagga Wagga Macquarie University, Sydney University of New England, Armidale University of New South Wales, Sydney University of Sydney, Sydney University of Technology, Sydney * University of Western Sydney, Campbelltown* University of Wollongong, Wollongong Northern Territory Charles Darwin University, Casuarina Queensland Central Queensland University, Mackay Central Queensland University, Rockhampton Griffith University, Nathan Griffith University, Gold Coast James Cook University, Cairns James Cook University, Townsville Queensland University of Technology, Gardens Point University of Queensland, St Lucia University of Southern Queensland, Toowoomba South Australia University of Adelaide, Adelaide Flinders University, Adelaide * University of South Australia, Adelaide * Tasmania University of Tasmania, Hobart University of Tasmania, Launceston Victoria The Gordon, Geelong * La Trobe University, Bundoora * Marine Discovery Centre, Queenscliff Monash University, Clayton RMIT University, Melbourne Swinburne University of Technology, Hawthorn * University of Melbourne, Parkville Monash University, Gippsland Western Australia Edith Cowan University, Joondalup The University of Western Australia, Perth Curtin University of Technology, Perth PROGRAM DATES APPLY BEFORE 5-7 October September January January January September January December December January September 2011 October 2011 September June June January June September July June June June September June December December Jan - 2 Feb Nov - 1 Dec Nov - 2 Dec January January September January November August January Days of Science & Engineering at Curtin University of Technology for $ * Please note that the University of Technology, Sydney; Flinders University, Adelaide; University of South Australia, Adelaide; University of Western Sydney, Campbelltown; The Gordon, Geelong, Swinburne University of Technology, Hawthorn and La Trobe University, Bundoora programs occur during the school term. To check whether a program is fully booked at any time, please see the Where & When page of

4 Application Form Name: Address: Postcode: Phone: (0 ) Mobile: Date of birth: / / Year Level in 2011: Sex: F M School: School Phone: (0 ) Street: Suburb /Post Code Name of Science Teacher: First and second choice of university where I wish to attend The Science Experience: FIrst Second Payment Method: Either by cheque or credit card. Cash will not be accepted. A.) Cheque: A cheque or money order made payable to The Science Experience for $ / $ incgst included with this application. (This may be from the applicant or a sponsor.) B.) Credit Card: Visa / Mastercard Card No: Expiry Date: / Amount: $ Cardholder s Name: Cardholder s Signature: Rotary Sponsorship: To be completed by Rotary representative The Rotary Club of District 9 endorses the application of: to attend The Science Experience. This Club will offer financial sponsorship to the amount of $ Rotary contact name: Contact address: Postcode: Contact phone: (0 ) Fax: (0 ) Rotarian s signature: Date: / / Please post to: The Science Experience, PO Box 514, BAYSWATER VIC 3153 Could you please tick the box if you are either Indigenous or a Torres Strait Islander. Please note: Refunds are available (minus $20 administration fee) up until 4 weeks before the particular program commences. The Science Experience ABN

5 How to Enrol... Cost: Registration Fees: 3 Day Program $ Day Program $ at Curtin University of Technology, Perth. These fees do not cover any transport to and from the program, meals or any accommodation costs. Refunds are available (minus $20 administration fee) up until 4 weeks before the particular program commences. To enrol, simply select ONE of the following easy methods: Send application form to: The Science Experience, PO Box 514, Bayswater Vic 3153 or Enrol online at: Applications are accepted immediately online at any time if a place is available. or Send application form to a Rotary Club if Seeking Rotary Sponsorship: Your local Rotary Club may consider sponsorship of the $110.00/$ fee. It is your responsibility to make arrangements with the Rotary Club to submit the application on your behalf. Accommodation: Most programs are non-residential and students requiring accommodation must make their own arrangements. At an extra cost, accommodation is available at James Cook University, Townsville, University of New England, Armidale and Flinders University, Adelaide. listen......learn enjoy... perform...

6 Who We Represent... The Science Schools Foundation Incorporated is an independent non-profit association of educationists, Rotarians and industrialists. It is the body responsible for the establishment, management and conduct nationally of The Science Experience. Supported by: Australian Science Teachers Association (ASTA) promotes the program to schools and teacher members. Rotary Clubs promote the program, contact schools, sponsor many students to attend, participate actively in organising programs and in providing social activities. Universities and Tertiary Institutions organise and conduct the programs on their campuses and provide a director, presenters, laboratories and other resources. Young Scientists of Australia (YSA), several hundred YSA members voluntarily assist universities and tertiary institutions in conducting the programs. For further information contact: Jacqueline Bellars National Director jacqueline@scienceexperience.com.au Kim Aitken Administration Co-ordinator kim@scienceexperience.com.au The Science Experience Ph: (03) Fax: (03) PO Box 514, Bayswater, VIC Want to join in? Feeling creative? Be a part in helping design the next cover image for The Science Experience Design what you want in whatever format you like and send it to: info@seagullpress.com.au or 1672 Burwood Highway, Belgrave Victoria 3160 There s a $ cash prize for the best submission! Printed and Designed in Australia by Seagull Press