
2009
Over 400 girls from schools across the Sydney metropolitan area came to hear young female researchers talk about their world leading research.
The girls were inspired to hear about how these talented scientists have been able to find a balance between a rewarding career and full life.
Two days of talks were held during the week:
UWS Parramatta, Monday 3 March
Speakers
Australian Museum, Friday 13 March
Speakers
2009
Concord High School May 8 Dr Leigh Sheppard and Dr Adam Guastella (BMRI)
Sarah Redfern High School August 12 Dr Kathy Belov & A/Prof Ian Anderson
There will be workshops and presentations for students in Years 10 and 11. There will also be a special presentation on the Tasmanian Devil and fundraising efforts in the research of the facial tumour disease.
Rozelle Public School October 22 Dr Kathy Belov
2008
Gosford High School
Arthur Phillip High School
Lurnea High School
East Hills Girls High School
Auburn Girls High School
A full list of Science video conferences can be found at the Rediscovering Science website
2009
Video conference with Dr Kathy Belov, June 12
Videoconference with Dr Adam Micolich, June 12
Video conference with Dr Palli Thordarson, May 5
Video conference with Dr Rebecca McKetin, May 5
Video conference with Dr Ben McNeil, March 24
Video conference with Dr Culum Brown, March 24
Astronomy Video conferences with Dr Andrew Hopkins, March 2 & 3
Astronomy Video conferences with Professor Bryan Gaensler, March 2 & 3
Video conference with Dr Kathy Belov, February 16
Video conference with Dr David Wilson, February 16
2008
Videoconference with Dr Leigh Sheppard, October 15
Videoconference with Dr Andrew Hopkins, October 15
Videoconference with Dr Adam Micolich, October 20
Videoconference with Dr Brendan Burns, October 21
Videoconference with Dr Naomi Rogers, October 22
Videoconference with Dr Charlie Warren, October 22
2009
The NSW Tall Poppy Campaign in conjunction with the NSW Department of Education will be held a series of seminars on climate change all through Science Week
Climate Change: Looking Forward, Reflecting Back
Video Conference July 31 Dr Tracey Rogers
Video Conference July 31 Dr Ben McNeil,
Video Confernece July 31 Prof John Dodson
Video Conference August 18 Professor Tim Flannery
Video Conference August 18
Video Conference August 19 Dr Leigh Sheppard
Video Conference August 19 Dr Craig O'Neill
Video Conference August 20 Professor Lesley Hughes
Video Conference August 20 Dr Andrew Smith
Macquarie University, August 21
10am - 2pm, U at MQ
Speakers included Dr Ben McNeil, Professor Tim Flannery, Professor Lesley Hughes
Panel Discussion was also held in the afternoon session including:
Dr Ben McNeil, Dr Charles Warren, A/Professor Ian Goodwin, Professor Richie Howitt
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