SCIENCE AT THE SHINE DOME canberra 6 - 8 may 2009

Program

Wednesday, 6 May New Fellows seminar
9.30am–10.10am	Matthew Flinders Medal and Lecture The importance of being almost symmetric Presented by Professor Bruce McKellar FAA
10.10am–5.00pm	New Fellows seminar New Academy Fellows will each present a 12 minute talk about their research, followed by an opportunity for questions
5.00pm–6.30pm	Dome 50th anniversary celebratory drinks and canapés
Program

Thursday, 7 May Formal admission of new Fellows and awards presentation
9.00–9.30am	President's address
9.30am–10.10am	Admission of new Fellows
10.10am–10.40am	Presentation of early career awards
10.40am–11.10am	Morning tea
11.10am–12.30pm	Presentation of early career awards (continued)
12.30pm–2.00pm	Lunch
2.00pm–4.30pm	Annual General Meeting (closed session for Fellows of the Academy) Social program to National Portrait Gallery Early career researchers workshops Teachers workshop (1.15pm–4.45pm)
6.30 for 7.00pm	Annual dinner Great Hall, New Parliament House Presentation of Matthew Flinders Medal and career awards Dress code: Black tie/cocktail
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Friday, 8 May Annual symposium Evolution of the Universe, the planets, life and thought
8.45am–8.50am	Welcome
8.50am–9.00am	Introduction
9.00am–10.30am	Session 1: Evolution of the Universe
10.30am–11.00am	Morning tea
11.00am–12.35pm	Session 2: Evolution of the planets
12.35pm–1.30pm	Lunch
1.30pm–3.00pm	Session 3: Evolution of life
3.00pm–3.30pm	Afternoon Tea
3.30pm–4.20pm	Session 4: Evolution of thought
4.20pm–4.30pm	Closing remarks
4.30pm	Conference close
Program \| Social program