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Schedule of events
New Fellows seminar
Symposium program
Early-career researchers program
Teacher awards
Teachers program
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Teachers program
The Australian Academy of Science is offering a special program for teachers, outlined below, in conjunction with Science at the Shine Dome. Those who attend will:
- learn about the latest research across a range of science disciplines
- meet and talk with renowned scientists and young researchers
- exchange ideas and curriculum materials with interstate colleagues and
- participate in a education workshop.
Catholic, Independent and State education authorities have been invited to send representatives. In addition, teachers who have received Australian Academy of Science Teacher Awards will also attend. The registration fee is $495 for the program. If your institution has not received an invitation, please contact Kathryn Edmondson at kathryn.edmondson@science.org.au.
Schedule of events
| WEDNESDAY,
2 MAY |
8.30am
Shine Dome |
Registration
Tea and coffee available. |
9.30am-4.00pm
Wark Theatre,
Shine Dome |
Matthew Flinders Lecture and New Fellows Seminar
Professor Peter Hall FAA FRS will present the 2007 Matthew Flinders Lecture. New Academy Fellows will each present a 12-minute talk about their research, followed by an opportunity for questions. Includes lunch. |
7.30-9.30pm
Jaeger Room,
Shine Dome |
Informal dinner
Short presentations by Academy Fellows, and a chance to chat in an informal setting. |
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| THURSDAY,
3 MAY |
9.30am-1.10pm
Wark Theatre,
Shine Dome |
Awards presentation
Admission of New Fellows and presentations by Awardees, followed by lunch. |
2.30pm-5.00pm
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Education Workshop
Visit to the National Zoo and Aquarium, with presentations by staff – a prelude to the Annual Symposium on higher cognition in animals. |
| 6.30pm |
Buses from the Marque Hotel Canberra and University House to Parliament House. |
7.00 for 7.30pm
Great Hall,
Parliament House |
Annual dinner
Teachers are seated amongst Fellows and young researchers.
After dinner speaker: His Excellency the Governor-General of Australia, Major General Jeffery.
Dress: Black tie/cocktail dress. |
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| FRIDAY,
4 MAY |
8.45am-4.00pm
Wark Theatre,
Shine Dome |
Annual symposium
Development and evolution of higher cognition in animals
This year’s symposium will feature eminent Australian and overseas researchers. Includes lunch. |
| 4.15pm |
Bus to airport. |
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