Hi Thought this might interest communicators and educators… See below for more information. Kind regards, Emma

Hi Emma Actually I think it would be ideal for you & your other Science Communication staff to be attending this. It is designed for practitioners & educators more than for scientists. I would appreciate you RSVPing & advising your contemporaries Cheers Grant

Grant Wardell-Johnson Director and Associate Professor Curtin Institute for Biodiversity and Climate

Curtin University Tel | +61 8 9266 3702 Fax | +61 8 9266 2459 Mobile | 0413 628 201

Email | g.wardell-johnson@curtin.edu.au Web | curtin.edu.au

Curtin University is a trademark of Curtin University of Technology. CRICOS Provider Code 00301J (WA), 02637B (NSW)

The NCCARF-Terrestrial Biodiversity Network and Curtin Institute for Biodiversity will hold a Western Australian Roadshow on the 11th November 2010 at Curtin University of Technology. The aim of the Roadshow is to identify stakeholder climate change adaptation challenges and research priorities for Terrestrial Biodiversity in Western Australia.

On behalf of myself and Prof Stephen Williams we would like to invite you to attend. More information about this event is listed below. The event agenda is available here: http://hosting2.arcs.org.au/terrestrialbiodiversity/index.php/General/wester n-australia-roadshow.html http://hosting2.arcs.org.au/terrestrialbiodiversity/index.php/General/weste rn-australia-roadshow.html>

Please feel free to pass around widely to your contacts.

To register for this event please contact: events@curtin.edu.au, or call (08) 9266 2563, by 8 November 2010. T

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he National Climate Change Adaptation Research Facility -Terrestrial Biodiversity Network and Curtin Institute for Biodiversity and Climate are aiming to significantly increase their interaction with local stakeholder groups eg. management agencies, policy makers and local government, in order to identify their specific research needs and major challenges to climate change adaptation for protecting the natural ecosystems within their jurisdiction.

To facilitate this process, we will be running a national ³roadshow² that will consist of a one day workshop in each of the network nodes across Australia. Each workshop will try to identify the most significant local research needs and challenges and help put these into a national context. These workshops will be held in all states and territories over the next 12 months.

Please find attached the agenda for this event. Please be advised that morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea will be served throughout the day.

Event: Terrestrial Biodiversity Roadshow – Adaptation challenges and research needs of local stakeholders, Western Australia When: Thursday 11th November, 2010 Where: Building 405, Room 201, Curtin University, Kent Street, Bentley, Western Australia Who should come: management agencies, policy makers, NGO¹s, government and any interested parties

To find out more about our network please go to: http://hosting2.arcs.org.au/terrestrialbiodiversity/

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Interested in post graduate study?

Come along to this!

Postgraduate Information Evening 2010

This is your chance to come and chat to our staff and students about balancing your work, life and study.

This is a free, exhibition style event that allows you to explore the range of postgraduate courses on offer and find out important information regarding the application process, fees and support services.

Included is a 45 minute presentation in the Bankwest Lecture Theatre, plus an additional 45 minutes to browse the expo area and speak to our academic staff about courses.

Course coordinators will be joined by expert staff members from the University Admissions Centre, the Fees Centre and University Life to answer any of your questions. You will also have the opportunity to speak with current students to gain an insight into their experiences.

A choice of three session times is available, with each session featuring identical content. Refreshments and canapés will be served.

Date: 13 October 2010 Time: afternoon / evening ­ various times to choose from Location: Curtin University More info and to register: http://www.curtin.edu.au/postgrad (Apple iPad to be won!)

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It’s a very exciting time of year, the weather is lovely and we have a lot planned over the next few months. We would like to welcome members to ASC WA 2010/2011 and invite you all to the following Australian Science Communicator WA events.

15 October – Behind the Science at the Perth Zoo Time: 5.30pm Location: Perth Zoo – South Perth Cost: FREE – ASC MEMBERS ONLY EVENT For more information or to book: http://ascperthzoo.eventbrite.com/

25 October – Evaluation Worksop – session 2 Time: 8.30am Location: Curtin University Cost: ASC Members $5, Non-Members $20, Participants of Session 1 FREE For more information or to book:  http://ascevaluation2.eventbrite.com http://ascevaluation2.eventbrite.com/

24 November – Quizalicious – get your quiz on! Time: 6.30pm Location: Rosie O’Grady’s Pub – Northbridge Cost: ASC Members FREE, Non-members $15 (up to 8 people per table) For more information or to book: http://quizalicious2010.eventbrite.com http://quizalicious2010.eventbrite.com/

10 December – End of Year Celebration and lunch with guest speaker WA Chief Scientist Time: 12.30pm Location: Botanicals Cafe, Kings Park Cost: $73 – ASC MEMBERS ONLY EVENT For more information or to book: http://ascwaendofyear2010.eventbrite.com http://ascwaendofyear2010.eventbrite.com/      BOOKINGS CLOSE 30 NOVEMBER

2011 ASC WA AGM and sundowner – a great chance to meet other members, sign on as a committee member, help plan for the upcoming year and just mingle with a glass of wine in the midst of great people in a relaxed setting.

Other news Our other exciting news is that we have more WA members now that ever before! The bonus of this is that the more ASC members we have in WA, the more we offer you. We have also just gained the WA Chief Scientist, Professor Lyn Beazley as a member. As one of the State’s best known communicators, she is a great ambassador for ASC WA.

We look forward to seeing you soon!

Kind regards, Emma Donnelly ASC WA Branch President PH: 0408955234

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STARS, SPACE AND SHARKS

Tickets are available for purchase (online only) at http://starsspaceandsharks.eventbrite.com

Six local primary schools, connected through their science network are collaborating with the School of Science at Curtin University to host the inaugural Space Stars and Sharks ­ Eminent Speakers Event.

This evening event offers families an exciting and rare opportunity to hear from and meet eminent Western Australian scientists who are leaders in their fields.

Come along with your family and discover the amazing science that is currently happening in WA, become inspired about the world around us and find out how you can become involved!

Speakers include world renowned scientists and WA residents Professor Steven Tingay and Brad Norman.

Professor Steven Tingay specialises in radio astronomy. His research includes study of astronomic phenomena including super massive black holes, exploding stars and jets from binary star systems.

Prof. Tingay is also involved in the Square Kilometre Array (SKA). The SKA is the next generation radio telescope and will be the largest in the world! It is currently in the planning stage with WA short listed to host this amazing scientific instrument.

Brad Norman is an expert on whalesharks (the largest living fish species on Earth). While whale sharks are huge, they are gentle giants and not much is known about them. This lack of information prompted Brad to begin the ECOCEAN project. Through this project, Brad has been able to find out a lot more about whalesharks, their movements around the world¹s oceans and how to make sure they are protected.

Introductory address WA Chief Scientist, Professor Lyn Beazley.

Seats are extremely limited and the lecture will be aimed at parents and students from year 5, 6 and 7, but general public are welcome.

Date: 13 October 2010 Time: 7.30pm to 8.45pm Location: Curtin University Cost: Individual tickets $7.00 each or Family ticket $22.00 (4 people)

PRIZES – three science packs valued at $100 available on the evening as door prizes.

Tickets are available for purchase (online only) at http://starsspaceandsharks.eventbrite.com

This fundraising event will use money raised to provide well-needed science equipment for the primary schools involved in this initiative.

This is a joint initiative between School of Science at Curtin University, Brentwood Primary School, Brookman Primary School, Burrendah Primary School, Parkwood Primary School, Rostrata Primary School and Willetton Primary School.

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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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STARS, SPACE AND SHARKS Tickets are available for purchase (online only) at http://starsspaceandsharks.eventbrite.com

Six local primary schools, connected through their science network are collaborating with the School of Science at Curtin University to host the inaugural Space Stars and Sharks ­ Eminent Speakers Event.

This evening event offers families an exciting and rare opportunity to hear from and meet eminent Western Australian scientists who are leaders in their fields.

Come along with your family and discover the amazing science that is currently happening in WA, become inspired about the world around us and find out how you can become involved!

Speakers include world renowned scientists and WA residents Professor Steven Tingay and Dr Brad Norman.

Professor Steven Tingay specialises in radio astronomy. His research includes study of astronomic phenomena including super massive black holes, exploding stars and jets from binary star systems.

Prof. Tingay is also involved in the Square Kilometre Array (SKA). The SKA is the next generation radio telescope and will be the largest in the world! It is currently in the planning stage with WA short listed to host this amazing scientific instrument.

Dr Brad Norman is an expert on whalesharks (the largest living fish species on Earth). While whale sharks are huge, they are gentle giants and not much is known about them. This lack of information prompted Brad to begin the ECOCEAN project. Through this project, Brad has been able to find out a lot more about whalesharks, their movements around the world¹s oceans and how to make sure they are protected.

Introductory address WA Chief Scientist, Professor Lyn Beazley.

Seats are extremely limited and the lecture will be aimed at parents and students from year 5, 6 and 7, but general public are welcome.

Date: 13 October 2010 Time: 7.30pm to 8.45pm Location: Curtin University Cost: Individual tickets $7.00 each or Family ticket $22.00 (4 people)

PRIZES – three science packs valued at $100 available on the evening as door prizes.

Tickets are available for purchase (online only) at http://starsspaceandsharks.eventbrite.com

This fundraising event will use money raised to provide well-needed science equipment for the primary schools involved in this initiative.

This is a joint initiative between School of Science at Curtin University, Brentwood Primary School, Brookman Primary School, Burrendah Primary School, Parkwood Primary School, Rostrata Primary School and Willetton Primary School.

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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Scitech is entering a new era of excitement with many new opportunities on the horizon. We currently have several vacancies that we are looking to fill with enthusiastic, science minded individuals. Come and discover how the world really works!

Scitech are looking for people to fill the following roles:

* Science Expansion and Partnerships Manager – new position

* Science Projects Officer – new position

* Outreach Manager- 12 month maternity leave contract

* Outreach Science Communication Manager

* Early Childhood Coordinator

* Duty Supervisor

* Science Squad Officer

For more information and for full job description details please visit http://www.scitech.org.au/about-scitech/employment You will be required to submit a current CV and brief covering letter. Enquiries to Andrea Bold andrea.bold@scitech.org.au or 08 9215 0730.

The closing date for all vacancies is 5pm, Monday 20 September 2010.

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Hi,

Please circulate to anyone you think may be interested.

We are looking for someone to become member of our PR team here at Curtin University. This person would be the health sciences public relations consultant. If you are interested in this full-time role please send through your CV and a cover note outlining your experience to:

Ms Kristy Jones Manager ­ Public Relations Curtin University K.Jones@curtin.edu.au (+618) 9266 1930

In meantime here is some more information on the job¹s scope:

As one of three PR Consultants this position undertakes daily media liaison, research and writing of media releases, develops PR strategies and organises high-profile corporate events.

Applicants will have a relevant tertiary qualification, five years subsequent work experience in PR or journalism, and high level writing, research and media liaison skills. Experience, or an interest, in health sciences will be favourably considered.

Please don¹t contact me ­ I am just the messenger. All enquires should be directed to the Public Relations Manager.

Kind regards, Emma

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 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting +61 8 9266 1021 end_of_the_skype_highlighting | f: +61 8 9266 2021 | Office: Building 311 Room 147

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

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/

You are invited to a free public lecture: Beyond the Horizon Presented by Australian NASA astronaut, Dr Andy Thomas

Join Australian astronaut Dr Andy Thomas, a man who has spent more than 177 days in space, for his only Perth public lecture. Dr Thomas will share the experiences of his fascinating career including how NASA recruited and trained him, his space flight journeys and the future of human flight into space. The talk will also feature a live link to the International Space Station (orbit and weather permitting) during which nine WA high school students will ask questions directly to the astronauts.

Date:

Tuesday 14 September 2010

Time:

6.00pm ­ 7.30pm

Venue:

Elizabeth Jolley Lecture Theatre, Building 210,

Curtin University, Kent Street, Bentley

Register:

events@curtin.edu.au or 08 9266 2563 by Thursday 9 September 2010

RSVP is essential. Limit of 6 tickets per booking.

Parking is available in Carpark P3. Please enter via the main entrance on Kent Street and follow the signs.

If you have any special requirements to enable you to attend this event please advise when you RSVP. We will contact you to provide assistance. Please also see http://disability.curtin.edu.au/ http://disability.curtin.edu.au/

Dr Andy Thomas was born in Adelaide in 1951. He graduated from the University of Adelaide with a Bachelor of Engineering with first class honours in 1973, and a PhD in Mechanical Engineering in 1978.He was selected by NASA in 1992 and embarked on his first flight into space on Endeavour in May 1996. Dr Thomas then trained at the Gagarin Cosmonaut Training Centre in Star City, Russia, in preparation for a long duration flight in 1998. He served as Board Engineer 2 on the Russian Space Station Mir for 130 days. >From August 2001 to November 2003, Dr Thomas served as Deputy Chief of the Astronaut Office before completing his fourth space flight on STS-114. He is currently working for the Exploration Branch of the Astronaut Office.

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