Schedule of events

New Fellows seminar

Awards presentation

Symposium program

Early-career researchers program

Teacher awards

Teachers program

The Australian Academy of Science offered a special program for teachers, outlined below, in conjunction with Science at the Shine Dome. Those who attended:

• learnt about the latest research across a range of science disciplines
• met with renowned scientists and young researchers
• exchanged ideas and curriculum materials with interstate colleagues and
• participated in an education workshop.

Catholic, Independent and State education authorities were invited to send representatives. In addition, teachers who received Australian Academy of Science Teacher Awards also attended. The registration fee was $495 for the program.

Wednesday 3 May
9.30am-4.00pm Wark Theatre, Shine Dome	New Fellows seminar New Academy Fellows each presented 10-minute talks about their research.
7.30-9.30pm Jaeger Room, Shine Dome	Informal dinner Short presentations were made by early-career researchers and award winners.
Thursday 4 May
9.30am-1.10pm Wark Theatre, Shine Dome	Awards presentation Admission of Fellows and presentations by awardees.
2.30-5.00pm Innovations Building, ANU	Education Workshop Included a presentation by earth scientist Professor Will Steffen, and discussion with readers in science education.
7.00 for 7.30pm Great Hall, Parliament House	Annual dinner Teachers were seated amongst Fellows and young researchers.
Friday 5 May
8.50am-3.40pm Wark Theatre, Shine Dome	Annual symposium Science on the way to the hydrogen economy This symposium featured eminent Australian and overseas researchers.

Teacher feedback from 2005.