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 and talked 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 attended.

WEDNESDAY, 7 MAY
8.30am	Registration Tea and coffee available
9.30am-10.00am	2008 Macfarlane Burnet Lecture Presented by Professor Richard Shine, FAA
10.15am-4.00pm	New Fellows Seminar New Academy Fellows each presented 12 minute talks about their research, followed by questions. Included lunch.
7.00-9.00pm	Informal dinner Short presentations to awardees and a chance to chat in an informal environment.
THURSDAY, 8 MAY
9.30am-1.10pm	Formal admission of New Fellows and presentations by Academy awardees.
1.15pm-2.30pm	Lunch
2.30pm-5.00pm	Education Workshop
6.30pm	Buses to the Australian War Memorial.
7.00 for 7.30pm	Annual dinner ANZAC Hall, Australian War Memorial Dress: Black tie/cocktail dress
FRIDAY, 9 MAY
8.45am-4.00pm	Annual symposium Dangerous climate change: Is it inevitable? Featured eminent Australian and overseas researchers. Included lunch.
4.15pm	Bus to airport.