Dear all,

We used to have a couple of informal guidelines on using the ASC lists.

One of them was

“Please don’t post the same document to both lists.”

I’m not involved in running the lists but I wondered if we could agree as users to follow this guideline.

I think, and feel free to disagree, that

* ASC Media is for media releases and media alerts.

* ASC List is for discussion, communicators events, jobs, invites and everything else except media releases and alerts.

That way people can decide what mix of information they want to get from the ASC lists.

Does this work for you?

Niall ________

Niall Byrne

Science in Public 26 Railway Street South, Altona Vic 3018 ph +61 (3) 9398 1416 or 0417 131 977 niall@scienceinpublic.com.au Twitter scienceinpublic Full contact details at www.scienceinpublic.com.au/blog

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2010 Australia Post Kids Teaching Kids Week

30 August to 3 September 2010

MEDIA ALERT

19 August 2010

No More Pencils, No More Books, No More Teachers..

Kids Teaching Kids Week Around Australia

The age-old schoolyard rhyme about holidays could equally apply to the 2010 Australia Post Kids Teaching Kids Week, being held from 30 August to 3 September across Australia.

10,000 students in hundreds of schools around Australia will celebrate Kids Teaching Kids Week by teaching each other about environmental issues which concern them.

There may be the odd computer but teachers and blackboards take a back seat and the kids will use comedy, songs, quizzes, costumes, craft, poems, plays and experiments to teach other kids about climate change, water, waste, conservation, energy, drought, habitat destruction, population and pollution to bring about positive environmental change.

To help, there are about 100 organisations, local government agencies, community groups and others around the country involved to support this great week of environment activities, fun and learning.

Kids Teaching Kids events have been underway all year and are being staged for the remainder of the year, but Kids Teaching Kids Week will focus attention, and further spread the interest throughout schools and communities.

For interviews about Kids Teaching Kids Week, you can talk to:

– Arron Wood, a passionate environmentalist who created this green education program to develop the next generation of environment leaders and now sees it as a way to encourage kids into green economy careers. He followed Tim Flannery as Environmentalist of the Year and sits on the National Environmental Education for Sustainability Council.

– Richard Wood, the education manager for Kids Teaching Kids and former school principal who has supported his son over more than 10 years to see this unique Australian education model slowly grab attention in Australia and overseas and in education circles.

– Students and teachers who can talk about their environment issues and solutions and the difference KTK is making in the individual, the school and the community.

A few examples of great learning with fun events around the country that will be celebrating Kids Teaching Kids Week, are:

* NSW: at Taronga Park Zoo in Sydney on Monday, 30 August with over 200 students

* VIC: in St Mary’s Primary School, Williamstown on 31 August with 180 students

* WA: at Baldivis Children’s Forest, Perth on 2 September with 120 students

* QLD: at Gympie Showgrounds on 3 September with over 500 students

For further information, a program of photo/footage opportunities or to arrange interviews, please contact: Cathy Reade: Media Manager, 0413575934 creade@squirrel.com.au or Angela Takats: Media Liaison on 07 54483095.

Australia Post Is the Principal Sponsor of Australia Post Kids Teaching Kids Week and Veolia Transport is the Official Transport Partner

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MEDIA ALERT

THE CRAWFORD FUND

2010 International Development Conference

BIODIVERSITY AND WORLD FOOD SECURITY:

Nourishing the Planet and Its People

Parliament House, Canberra

30, 31 August and 1 September.

Contact: Cathy Reade 0413 575 934 cathy.reade@crawfordfund.org

CAN WE HAVE OUR BIODIVERSITY AND EAT IT TOO?

Dr Cristian Samper, Smithsonian Institution

Professor Stephen Hopper, Kew Gardens

Professor Hugh Possingham, the Wentworth Group of Concerned Scientists

Dr Megan Clark, CSIRO

International and Australian conservation specialists and advocates will come

together from 30 August to 1 September in Canberra for the UN International Year of

Biodiversity at this key event in the Australasian region and one of very few

international events focusing on food security imperatives in relation to biodiversity

conservation.

Key speakers include:

– Dr Cristian Samper, Director of the National Museum of Natural History,

Smithsonian Institution, the largest natural history collection in the world, who

will provide a global perspective of Biodiversity, Nature and Food Security;

– Professor Steve Hopper, Director of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, arguably

the planet’s most famous garden, an internationally recognised Australian plant

conservation biologist will present the 2010 Sir John Crawford Memorial

Address titled Plant Diversity at the Turning Point;

– Dr Emile Frison, Director General, Bioversity International, the largest

international research organisation dedicated to the conservation and use of

agricultural biodiversity, will address Agricultural Biodiversity for Nutrition and

Health;

– Dr Megan Clark, Chief Executive, CSIRO will address The Importance of

Working with Biological Collections in Helping with Biosecurity and Biodiversity.

Other international and Australian specialists and advocates will address issues for

fisheries, livestock, forestry, microbials, biosecurity, and GM and biodiversity.

Media releases will be available on an embargoed basis, on request or in the

Theatrette Foyer, Parliament House from 8.15am, 31 August.

Contact Cathy Reade on 0413 575 934 to pre-arrange interviews. Program, abstracts, bios and other

materials at www.crawfordfund.org http://www.crawfordfund.org/

The Crawford Fund wishes to thank the supporters of this event including:

ACIAR; AusAID; Austraining International; Australian Government Department of Agriculture,

Fisheries and Forestry; AIAST; Bioversity International; CAB International; CropLife Australia; CSIRO;

Doyle Foundation; Fisheries Research and Development Corporation; Grains Research and

Development Corporation; Industrial Research Limited; Rural Industries Research and Development

Corporation; World Vegetable Centre

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MEDIA ALERT

THE CRAWFORD FUND

2010 International Development Conference

BIODIVERSITY AND WORLD FOOD SECURITY:

Nourishing the Planet and Its People

Parliament House, Canberra

30, 31 August and 1 September.

Contact: Cathy Reade 0413 575 934 cathy.reade@crawfordfund.org

CAN WE HAVE OUR BIODIVERSITY AND EAT IT TOO?

Dr Cristian Samper, Smithsonian Institution

Professor Stephen Hopper, Kew Gardens

Professor Hugh Possingham, the Wentworth Group of Concerned Scientists

Dr Megan Clark, CSIRO

International and Australian conservation specialists and advocates will come

together from 30 August to 1 September in Canberra for the UN International Year of

Biodiversity at this key event in the Australasian region and one of very few

international events focusing on food security imperatives in relation to biodiversity

conservation.

Key speakers include:

– Dr Cristian Samper, Director of the National Museum of Natural History,

Smithsonian Institution, the largest natural history collection in the world, who

will provide a global perspective of Biodiversity, Nature and Food Security;

– Professor Steve Hopper, Director of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, arguably

the planet’s most famous garden, an internationally recognised Australian plant

conservation biologist will present the 2010 Sir John Crawford Memorial

Address titled Plant Diversity at the Turning Point;

– Dr Emile Frison, Director General, Bioversity International, the largest

international research organisation dedicated to the conservation and use of

agricultural biodiversity, will address Agricultural Biodiversity for Nutrition and

Health;

– Dr Megan Clark, Chief Executive, CSIRO will address The Importance of

Working with Biological Collections in Helping with Biosecurity and Biodiversity.

Other international and Australian specialists and advocates will address issues for

fisheries, livestock, forestry, microbials, biosecurity, and GM and biodiversity.

Media releases will be available on an embargoed basis, on request or in the

Theatrette Foyer, Parliament House from 8.15am, 31 August.

Contact Cathy Reade on 0413 575 934 to pre-arrange interviews. Program, abstracts, bios and other

materials at www.crawfordfund.org http://www.crawfordfund.org/

The Crawford Fund wishes to thank the supporters of this event including:

ACIAR; AusAID; Austraining International; Australian Government Department of Agriculture,

Fisheries and Forestry; AIAST; Bioversity International; CAB International; CropLife Australia; CSIRO;

Doyle Foundation; Fisheries Research and Development Corporation; Grains Research and

Development Corporation; Industrial Research Limited; Rural Industries Research and Development

Corporation; World Vegetable Centre

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ABC Science at Tilley’s LIVE FORUM: Care for some Nanotech in your trolley? Saturday August 21 6pm (to finish by 7.30pm) with live election updates! FREE

Drop into Tilley’s in Lyneham and check out the nano-trolley: a load of real and hypothetical products based on nanotechnology. This technology is now being used in everyday items including clothes, phones, computers, packaging, sunscreens and cosmetics – with many more in the pipeline. How do we take advantage of this amazing new technology without risking our health or the environment?

Thought provocation by host Dr Paul Willis (ABC TV Catalyst). Opinions and insights from experts – Dr Tim Senden (ANU), Professor Jim Williams (ANU), Dr Lyria Bennett Moses (UNSW), Dr Michael Biercuk (USYD).

Have a drink, have a listen, have your say. Bar and kitchen open.

* Why does everything change when things get really small? * Why is nanotechnology so controversial? * Is it safe? * Do we need new laws to protect us and the environment?

Presented by ABC Science for National Science Week. Tilley’s Devine Café and Bar, cnr Wattle and Brigalow Sts, Lyneham

Enquiries: Abbie Thomas, ABC Science, 02 8333 5116

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Position description

Position title: Publications Manager Department: Communications Responsible to: Chief Executive Responsible for: five staff including the functions of graphic design, publishing, website maintenance, periodicals library, project staff and media (under review) Hours: Full time Tenure: Either fixed term (one to three years) or ongoing (‘standard’ employment) Classification: 8 or SM 1 depending on qualifications and experience Date reviewed: 9 August 2010

Description

The Publications Manager is a key part of the Academy of Science’s communication team, whose work has a significant impact on the Academy’s reputation and credibility. The Academy publishes a wide range of material, in hard copy and in electronic form, and maintains an extensive website.

The Publications Manager deals with the preparation and production of this material, sometimes using external contractors or researchers, to ensure a high quality product that is consistent with the Academy’s style and standing.

These range from internal documents such as the Annual Report and fellowship Directory, to newsletters, programs and proceedings for workshops and conferences, transcripts from public lectures and research reports. Currently, the position is also responsible for media liaison and the coordination and promotion of significant Academy events.

The functions and responsibilities of this team are under review as an expansion of the Academy’s capability, particularly in the area of education outreach and public awareness, is under way and may result in a new higher-level communications management position being established in the near future.

Further position information, qualifications, selection criteria and duties are available from www.science.org.au/jobs/.

Applications close Tuesday 24 August COB.

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Citizen Science

The Swan River system dominates the landscape and the psyche of everyone living in Perth. This week, Marnie Giroud, River Guardians Project Manager from the Swan River Trust will be at UWA to speak on the roles that citizen scientists have in the [2]Dolphin Watch Program. This program was launched in 2009 focussing on one of the most iconic species living in the Swan River.

Links: 1. http://www.riverguardians.com/Pages/Welcome.aspx 2. http://www.riverguardians.com/Pages/Get%20active/Dolphin%20Watch.aspx

Where: Centre for Learning Technology, 4:00PM – 5:00PM Basement of Physics building, UWA main campus. Entry via ramp between Physics and Geology. 3. http://www.clt.uwa.edu.au/contact

Next Week’s Speaker: _Paul Morgan, A/Manager Exhibition & Design, Construction & Multimedia, WA Museum – Logistics of the A Day in Pompeii exhibit

Links:

4. http://www.museum.wa.gov.au/pompeii

Drinks and nibbles provided.

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The Ultimo Science Festival’s Big Night of Science

The Powerhouse Museum is the venue for one of the biggest events on the Ultimo Science Festival calendar http://www.ultimosciencefestival.com/usf10/ With live Jazz, a bar, bar food, and more science than you can poke a stick insect at ….

* Live on stage Dr Paul Willis (ABC Catalyst) in conversation with the Hon Dr Barry Jones AO * Daniel Keogh (ABC Hungry Beast, ABC Science Show) with his live stage show ‘The Stupid Species’ * Dr Kerrie Dougherty, Curator of Space Technology at the Powerhouse Museum

Event commences 6pm (doors open from 5.15pm)

Tickets $10, available by phoning 02 9217 0222 or book at www.powerhousemuseum.com/bookings/usf

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Dear ASC’ers,

Sent on behalf of Brian James, President of the Australian Institute of Physics.

Welcome to this special bulletin from the Australian Institute of Physics for National Science Week.

We’ve identified 121 Science Week events around the country with a physics component.

You can make a robotic dinosaur; hear about the laser; celebrate science with poetry; see Australia’s brightest light (or at least its home at the Australian Synchrotron); join science quizzes; learn about black holes at the Large Hadron Collider; catch the AIP 2010 Women in Physics lecturer, Elizabeth Winstanley and much more.

We’ve raided the Science Week website (www.scienceweek.gov.au) and our own online events calendar (http://www.scienceinpublic.com/blog/events/aip-events) to create this list.

I’m delighted with the range of physics on display for Science Week. I encourage you to get involved.

There are far too many events happening to post them all here, so visit www.aip.org.au to see catch an event (or ten) in your state. You can also read it and rss it on my blog here and on LinkedIn.

Our next regular bulletin will come out in late August. If you have events you’d like to include please register online at http://www.scienceinpublic.com/blog/events/aip-events.

Kind regards,

Brian James,

AIP President

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