For ASC members in Adelaide- come along to the fourth instalment of the Thinking Critically About Sustainable Energy series.

Free but bookings essential https://www.riaus.org.au/events/2010/10/06/thinking_critically_about_sustainable_energy_a_nuclear_future.jsp

Thinking critically about sustainable energy: A Nuclear Future?

Wednesday 6th October 6.00 – 7.30pm The Science Exchange With an urgent need to reduce our reliance on fossil fuels and the global demand for energy rising exponentially, might nuclear energy be the only non-carbon-emitting technology capable of meeting the world’s requirements? The nuclear industry’s image has been compromised by the threat of nuclear proliferation, reactor malfunctions and the storage of radioactive waste. However, today’s proponents argue that improvements in reactor design have made them safer as well as more fuel-efficient and cost-competitive to build, compared with coal plants.

With renewable energy sources still unable to provide enough baseload power, is nuclear energy our best option for reducing carbon emissions? Will the next generation of reactors make nuclear the clean, green option? Join us as our expert panel discusses this hot topic and make up your own mind.

This event is the fourth of six public forums aimed at providing a comprehensive examination of sustainable energy technologies and a critical evaluation of their potential for reducing carbon emissions. In association with the Centre for Energy Technology, the University of Adelaide’s Environment Institute and the Institute for Mineral and Energy Resources.

For interstate members, videos of the first three events are now available online. TCASE#3:Future Renewables https://www.riaus.org.au/events/2010/09/01/thinking_critically_about_sustainable_energy_future_renewables.jsp

TCASE#2:Established Renewables http://www.riaus.org.au/events/2010/08/11/thinking_critically_about_sustainable_energy_established_renewables.jsp

TCASE#1: Our Fossil Fuel Future http://www.riaus.org.au/events/2010/07/07/thinking_critically_about_sustainable_energy_fossil_fuel_future.jsp

[cid:image001.jpg@01CAC114.BFE6C880] Steve Kern Senior Programs Co-ordinator

Ri Australia PO Box 3652 RUNDLE MALL SA 5000 Ph: (08) 7120 8604 | Fax: (08) 8221 6563 | skern@riaus.org.au| www.riaus.org.au The Royal Institution of Australia Inc is a Charitable Institution and is a Deductible Gift Recipient (DGR) ABN: 98638459658

Think B4U Print 1 ream of paper = 6% of a tree and 5.4kg CO2 in the atmosphere 3 sheets of A4 paper = 1 litre of water

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*Snapshot NOW: *The science journalism industry is addressing the training of journalists to think scientifically and the training of scientists to think communicatively. Age-old barriers to getting published still exist (ironclad editorial doors, competition with seasoned reporters and endless pitch turndowns). Various research studies into science and media show trends in decreasing salaries, revenues and media coverage. Similarly, there are evidenced increases in PR resources and direct online communication by scientists.

*Snapshot FUTURE: *What to do after all the science journalism training (skilled up, fewer jobs, more communicators)? Just how is the next generation of science news reporters financially surviving and making a dent in the reporting and dissemination of science news? Is there room for entrepreneurial thinking? What does a journalist/scientist/web programmer/designer look like? Can we design the perfect digital science news media model?

The “Entrepreneurial Science Journalism” session at the World Conference of Science Journalists http://wcsj2011.org/ (WCSJ) in Egypt next year will explore these questions as well as look at what employment avenues are currently being pursued by the newcomer into the science media industry; what new avenues are worth pursuing; and what extra-curricular skill set is essential for survival. It will discuss whether journalists should slog it out alone or whether the chances for survival are better in forming a hyperlocal/hyperniche science news media collaborative?

The session will end in a round table for open dialogue with the audience to collect entrepreneurial suggestions for the perfect science media model heading toward 2020. What business ideas can / should an entrepreneurial science journalist think about to deliver science news locally, nationally, internationally? What other live initiatives exist that we can learn from?

Needed (Wanted)

In preparation for the WCSJ, I am on the hunt to find live examples of ‘entrepreneurial science journalism’. It is stressed that the examples do NOT need to be Wow! examples. I am interested in any endeavours that are being pursued either in-house or independently.

I would also be interested in dialogue with others who are interested in this subject generally.

Speakers for the WCSJ Entrepreneurial Science Journalism session so far include Adam Tinworth http://www.onemanandhisblog.com/, Editorial Development Manager for the publisher of New Scientist magazine; Howard Hudson, editor at the European Journalism Centre and for the RELATE Project http://relateproject.eu/; and Subhra Priyadarshini, launched the Nature India http://www.nature.com/nindia/index.html portal for Nature Publishing Group; and myself, founder of the New Science Journalism Project http://www.newsciencejournalism.net/.

Please contact me at the below email address. Alison

SE-QLD Event: Science of beer and meet other science communication folk

Beer… the 3rd most consumed beverage in the world and arguably the oldest alcoholic drink in existence. Join the South East Queensland branch of ASC for a tour of the XXXX Brewery. After the tour enjoy a few samples of the amber liquid and a BBQ dinner while networking with fellow science communicators. When: Wednesday 13 October Time: 6.30pm Where: XXXX Brewery, Milton. Cost: members: $25, non-members $35 ($31 if not drinking)

RSVP: by 6th October at http://www.doodle.com/npksyb69xxqpb32g For more information contact Colleen Kleinschmidt on colleen.kleinschmidt@gmail.com

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SE-QLD Event: Science of beer and meet other science folk

Beer… the 3rd most consumed beverage in the world and arguably the oldest alcoholic drink in existence. Join the South East Queensland branch of ASC for a tour of the XXXX Brewery. After the tour enjoy a few samples of the amber liquid and a BBQ dinner while networking with fellow science communicators. When: Wednesday 13 October Time: 6.30pm Where: XXXX Brewery, Milton. Cost: members: $25, non-members $35 ($31 if not drinking)

RSVP: by 6th October at http://www.doodle.com/npksyb69xxqpb32g For more information contact Colleen Kleinschmidt on colleen.kleinschmidt@gmail.com

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To assist you with grant writing, Scitech will be hosting an evening on the application process for National Science Week and will provide you with advice and useful tips on how to write a successful grant application.

Date: Wednesday 6 October 2010 Time: 5pm onwards Location: Scitech, City West RSVP: Sarah Bugg on sarahbugg@scitech.org.au or 9215 0702

Other information:

National Science Week is Australia¹s biggest festival, with over 1000 events held throughout the country. In 2010, Western Australia led the charge with well over 200 events registered through the State. In 2011, National Science Week will run from 13-21 August.

Grants for activities for National Science Week 2011 will be open from October 1 until October 22. Grants are available for events and activities held throughout National Science Week, promoting science for the general public (grants for school activities are administered separately).

For more information about the Grants, and to apply online (after Friday 1 October), visit https://grants.innovation.gov.au/SCOPE/Pages/Grants.aspx or contact them directly on scope@innovation.gov.au

Emma Donnelly| Science Outreach Coordinator Faculty of Science and Engineering | Curtin University of Technology | GPO Box U1987 Perth 6845 Western Australia t: +61 8 9266 1021 | f: +61 8 9266 2021 | Office: Building 311 Room 147

Email: e.donnelly@curtin.edu.au Web: http://science.curtin.edu.au/outreach/

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Behind-the-scenes with Perth Zoo Education

Australia Science Communicators WA is pleased to invite you to this special behind-the-scenes event. Perth Zoo is the largest science outreach provider in Western Australia. Each year, over 58 000 people taking part in educational activities as diverse as workshops, overnight camps, excursions, conferences and professional development.

In this exclusive evening event, find out how a large education program operates, network with Education staff and ASC members and see a few of the animals that make the Zoo such a unique education experience.

Date: Friday 15th October 2010 Time: 5:30pm ­ 7:30pm Cost: Free – ASC MEMBERS ONLY EVENT Location: Perth Zoo

This event is limited to 30 people, so make sure you register ASAP. For more information please contact ASC WA Secretary Miriam Sullivan on 0488 212 540 or miriam.sullivan@gmail.com

Emma Donnelly| Science Outreach Coordinator Faculty of Science and Engineering | Curtin University of Technology | GPO Box U1987 Perth 6845 Western Australia t: +61 8 9266 1021 | f: +61 8 9266 2021 | Office: Building 311 Room 147

Email: e.donnelly@curtin.edu.au Web: http://science.curtin.edu.au/outreach/

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An article at The Guardian poking fun at science journalism: http://www.guardian.co.uk/science/the-lay-scientist/2010/sep/24/

For example: “This is a sub-heading that gives the impression I am about to add useful context.

Here I will state that whatever was being researched was first discovered in some year, presenting a vague timeline in a token gesture toward establishing context for the reader.

To pad out this section I will include a variety of inane facts about the subject of the research that I gathered by Googling the topic and reading the Wikipedia article that appeared as the first link.

I will preface them with “it is believed” or “scientists think” to avoid giving the impression of passing any sort of personal judgement on even the most inane facts.

This fragment will be put on its own line for no obvious reason.”

Cheers Maia

Hi ASCers,

As part of our upcoming RiAus Spring program we are hosting our flagship lecture for schools with Fiona Wood on the future of emergency medicine (details at http://www.riaus.org.au/events/2010/10/27/emergency_the_future_of_trauma_medicine.jsp).

As part of the lecture Fiona is explaining the different imaging techniques used to examine the body (x-ray, MRI, PET etc etc), and to give a nice demonstration of this I really would like to see if we can borrow a thermal imaging camera from somewhere to do a live demonstration with one of the school kids (looking at the body using tools to get different information, eg temperature).

I would really appreciate any advice anyone on the list would have if you know of anywhere I could borrow one from for a few days.

Thanks

Lisa

Lisa Bailey Ph: (08) 7120 8605 | mobile: 0427 490088| Fax: (08) 8221 6563 | lbailey@riaus.org.au | www.riaus.org.au

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CSIRO Education is seeking to fill two new positions at our headquarters in Canberra.

Publications Support Officer ($53K – $68K plus up to 15.4% superannuation) – position number 2010/671 CSIRO Education is seeking a Publications Support Officer who can assist with tasks related to the promotion of CSIRO Education’s programs to teachers, students and the general public. Specifically you will assist in the development of CSIRO Education’s communication (under the general direction of the Memberships and Publications Manager) including: * Maintain and update the online presence for CSIRO Education programs * Explore and take up opportunities for promotion of CSIRO Education programs * Develop and disseminate promotional material including flyers, brochures and information packs

Project Support Officer ($53K – $68K plus superannuation) – position number 2010/672 CSIRO Education is seeking a Project Support Officer to support the Education Project Leaders and Executive Management team. The successful applicant will be proactive and willing to work within a multidisciplinary team. You will have a background in contract administration, legal or project management and will bring to the role a high level of organisational skills and ability to prioritise and manage a varied workload.

For full details, including application process and selection criteria, see https://recruitment.csiro.au/asp/index.asp