The School of Chemistry at the University of Melbourne is proud to present

The Amazing Ribosome Prof Ada Yonath, Weizmann Institute of Science, Israel Winner, 2009 Nobel Prize in Chemistry

11.00 am Wednesday 17 February Cuming Theatre, School of Chemistry

Professor Ada Yonath, from the Weizmann Institute of Science in Rehovot and 2009 Nobel Prize winner for Chemistry, will present a seminar at the School of Chemistry, University of Melbourne. Ada shared the prize with two other protein crystallographers, V. Ramakrishan (MRC Cambridge) and T. Steitz (Yale University), for having showed what the ribosome looks like and how it functions at the atomic level. Ribosomes are the components of cells that make proteins from amino acids. Ada is the first woman to become a Chemistry Nobel Laureate since 1964. http://nobelprize.org/nobel_prizes/chemistry/laureates/2009/press.html

No registration required, however groups of 10 or more would like to attend, please email npestana@unimelb.edu.au

http://www.chemistry.unimelb.edu.au/events/index.html#TheAmazingRibosome

Hi Folks,

We are still looking for volunteers to assist us at the upcoming Australian Science Communicators National Conference being held in Canberra Sunday 7th through Wednesday 10th February so we are opening up the invitation to our list subscribers and interested friends.

Volunteer tasks include being AV standby support in the theatres during sessions, graphic facilitators, photographers, registration desk support, lunch time interviewers and more.

This is a great way to meet the science communication community, share your enthusiasm and skills, and hear and contribute to the latest in our interdisciplinary field at a pivotal time.

You will receive free entry for the full conference, including the evening social events.

Volunteers must be available on Sunday 7th from 2pm for lunch and a briefing session with the rest of the conference organising team.

If interested please reply to this email stating your availability and interest in attending the conference.

Looking forward to hearing from you!

Thanks,

Kali

The NSW branch of the Australian Science Communicators announces its AGM:

Topic for discussion on the night is the Advent of the eBook Reader. Will it revolutionise science writing and publishing? Bring your Kindles, Bebooks, iPods etc for a Show and Tell, Whinge and Cringe session.

DATE: Monday 15th February TIME: 6.30 – 8 PM VENUE: Upstairs Balcony, rear Clarendon Hotel, 156 Devonshire St Surry Hills (5 mins walk from Central train station) One free drink per member, and light snack platter provided.

If you cannot attend please send your proxy ( e.g. To Jesse Shore, jesse@prismaticsciences.com)

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Are you interested in Freelancing? Writing for magazines? Science Radio and TV? Climate Change? Social networking? Innovative uses of media? Design and presentation skills? … And any other facets of Science Communication?

If so then get involved in the ASC NSW committee to assist with creating an exciting year for our members. Looks great on the resume! (More details below)

Email Phil Dooley or the rest of the committee on ASCNSW@gmail.com if you would like to be involved.

AGENDA 1) Chair’s report 2) Treasurer’s report 3) Election of 2010 Chair 4) Election of committee members 5) AOB ======================================== For those of you thinking of getting involved, here is a quick run down on committee member duties:

– Our philosophy is many hands make light work – if you can help out on only one or two things for the year, get involved.

– We typically meet in person only two or three times a year. The rest of the pow-wows are teleconference or email.

– On each event we have one leader, and a helper or two, so no single person ends up doing everything, and you don’t have to be there for every event. We share around the duties of booking venues etc, answering queries, write ups etc. And of course this year there will be recording, editing, uploading etc duties too.

– Specific roles (duplicated if possible!): – Secretary: take minutes, post notices, ensure committee keeps to commitments – Treasurer: Look after financials, pay for events etc – Member officer: answer emails, keep in touch with members – National Rep: take part in national committee & branch co-ordinator telecons – General committee members: help out on two or three events per year – Chair: harrass rest of committee and make them do stuff (whilst actually doing as little as possible and taking the credit.)

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The following events are being run by MOSS around Australia which might be of interest to many of you. Follow the link below to register if you are interested. Regards Mary-Anne Waldren

Want to know what really happened in Copenhagen? Did we seal the deal and what does it mean for Business, Government and Community Organisations? Copenhagen was a significant milestone in a longer journey. The global transition to a low carbon economy has begun and is gathering pace. Copenhagen highlighted that with the commitment by every country to reduce emissions. For the first time in history there was consensus by global leaders of the science and the need for a global agreement. Business was also seeking immediate action by world governments.

So what does that all mean and will the Copenhagen Accord be strong enough? What other action is needed to curb global temperature rise to below 2 degrees Celsius?

With a .09 degree increase in temperature across Australia over the last decade, we are well on our way to being one of the countries to be hardest hit by climate change in the world. Do we want a land constantly ravaged by drought, fire, dust storms, flood, cyclones and storms? Or will we harness the opportunity and build a robust green economy?

Copenhagen showed what was possible. Around the world progressive businesses and communities are positioning themselves ahead of the curve. Companies such as Coca-Cola, Google, Intel, IBM, Microsoft, Siemens, Dow, HP, Pacific Gas & Electricity, Duke Energy, Goldman Sachs, Chevron, Veolia, BP, Phillips, Whirlpool, GE, Vestas all participated at Copenhagen. Business stood beside leading local and state governments. Many showcased leadership and commitment to action. Even leading academic institutes such as Yale participated.

There were over 1000 side events and exhibitions providing the latest thought leadership and technologies. Let us save you thousands of dollars and weeks of your time by providing you a snap shot of the key learning’s from the largest environmental conference in the world. Join UNFCCC COP 15 delegates:

PERTH – Friday 29th January 8.45am to 11am @ RAC WA Head Office, Kimberly Room, Level 5, 832 Wellington Street, West Perth. MELBOURNE – Tuesday 2nd February 8.45am to 11am @ DLA Phillips Fox, Level 21, 140 William Street, Melbourne CBD CANBERRA – Wednesday 3rd February 8.45am to 11am @ DLA Phillips Fox, Level 3, 55 Wentworth Ave, Kingston, ACT BRISBANE – Friday 5th February 8.45am – 11am @ Gardens Theatre Foyer , QUT Gardens Point Campus, 2 George Street (next to City Botanic Gardens) SYDNEY – Thursday 11th February 8.45am – 11am @ DLA Phillips Fox Level 38, 201 Elizabeth Street, Sydney CBD ADELAIDE – Details will soon be released HOBART – Details will soon be released WELLINGTON / AUCKLAND – Details will soon be released

To download programs and for details on registration, Refer http://www.moss.org.au/servlet/Web?s=1999965&action=changePage&pageID=952274957

Job opportunity – University of Western Australia

Liaison Officer / Writer (SPICE program)

The Centre for Learning Technology (CLT) is seeking a highly organised Liaison Officer / Writer with a strong interest in science communication and an enthusiasm for the potential of modern technologies to enhance classroom learning. The CLT manages the SPICE program (see http://www.spice.wa.edu.au/index), which is providing a wide range of enrichment and support to secondary teachers of science in WA government schools.

As Liaison Officer you will organize and support a variety of events designed to deliver stimulating professional development to WA science teachers, including campus visits, workshops, seminars and visiting scientist programs that expose teachers to the latest scientific research and the effective use of learning technologies. You will maintain the CLT and SPICE websites and databases, and communicate with WA schools and teachers. You will also have opportunities to develop scripts and storyboards for SPICE video and podcast productions.

Closing date: Tuesday, 02 February 2010

check the UWA website for details

Regards, Jan Dook

PREMIUM SCIENCE COMMUNICATION OPPORTUNITY

Public Engagement Coordinator – Garvan Research Foundation

* Varied and exciting outreach role * Working within the Foundation, the Institute’s marketing and fundraising arm * Small supportive team * Generous salary packaging

The Garvan Institute, one of Australia’s most prestigious medical research enterprises, is seeking a full-time Public Engagement Coordinator to take our science to the community, and attract the community to visit the Garvan.

The position is responsible for our tour and Young Garvan programs, presentations to corporate partners and promotion to schools and community groups. You will work closely with our fundraisers and scientists and play a key role in building a community of support for our science.

This opportunity requires sophisticated communication and presentation skills; a Science degree and the ability to passionately translate science into lay language to a range of audiences. Experience in science teaching or communication will be highly regarded.

For a position description, go to http://www.garvan.org.au www.garvan.org.au. Applications close 3 February 2010. Please email your application, addressing the selection criteria, to hr@garvan.org.au. Enquiries can be directed to Dianne Lavender on Ph (02) 9295 8116.

Dianne Lavender

Public Relations Manager

Garvan Research Foundation

384 Victoria Street

Darlinghurst NSW 2010

www.garvan.org.au

02 9295 8116

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