REGISTRATIONS OPEN – WA EVENT – EVALUATION WORKSHOP – best practice in evaluation techniques

Please note that registrations are filling fast. To secure a spot at this invaluable workshop ­ please register at http://ascevaluation.eventbrite.com/
Please also circulate to colleagues who may be interested or may benefit from attending this workshop.
Thank you.
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Australian Science Communicators WA Branch and National Science Week WA present
EVENT EVALUATION WORKSHOP – best practice in evaluation […]

$100 Professor Bunsen Science Packs to give away!

WIN ONE OF THREE PROF BUNSEN SCIENCE PACKS Prof Bunsen is giving away three amazing science packs that are bursting with exciting science activities perfect for amateur scientists, science teachers, children and their parents. *Each amazing science pack includes*:
• A Fun Fly Stick to levitate and fly foil […]

Twitter Weekly Updates for 2010-07-18

@ScientistMags Welcome aboard. Badgering works eh? I shall suggest each State form a badgering squad to recruit new members immediately. in reply to ScientistMags #

Volunteers for Soil Science Congress, Brisbane 2-6 August

We are looking for volunteers to help us in the media room during the 19th World Congress of Soil Science ( http://www.intecol10.org/rego.asp http://www.19wcss.org.au/).
The Congress is being held at the Brisbane Exhibition and Convention Centre 2-6 August, 2010.
As a volunteer, you will be required to:
*attend sessions and write up stories
*assist us with daily media conferences
*assist journalists […]

Communicating Climate Change Workshop Series

Dear ASCers,
Starting this August is a wonderful opportunity for professional development for those working in the area of climate change communication, policy, education and engagement.
Communicating Climate Change Workshop Series
Workshop 1: Communicating the Science with Jenni Metcalfe (11 August 2010)
Workshop 2: Communicating the Story with Sohail Inayatullah (25 August 2010)
Workshop 3: Communicating for Action with Kath […]

Sydney – Science Journalist, ABC Science Online

Science Journalist ABC Science Online
* Full-time or Part-time (Mon-Wed) * ABC Ultimo Centre, Sydney * Salary range $68-74k pa (pro-rata), plus attractive super * Initial 6 months contract to end of February 2011
News in Science is the ABC’s daily online science news service, part of the ABC’s award-winning science gateway www.abc.net.au/science.
We are looking for an experienced and motivated news […]

Has anyone noticed?

That NZ has an ETS. See http://www.climatechange.govt.nz/emissions-trading-scheme/
Jan
Jan Thomas
Executive Officer: Australian Mathematical Sciences Institute & Australian Council of Heads of Mathematical Sciences jan.thomas@amsi.org.au 61-3-8344 1774 (office) 041 900 6205 (mobile) 61-3-9349-4106 (Fax)
Australian Mathematical Sciences Institute www.amsi.org.au
AMSI – winner of the 2008 Fast Thinking and Open Universities National Innovation Award for Science Innovation 111 Barry […]

Free ANZAAS talk Melbourne Wed 21st July 6:30 pm “Architecture + Science = Innovations in Green Buildings”

Free ANZAAS talk Melbourne Wed 21st July 6:30pm
All welcome, no booking needed
At: Gene Technology Access Centre, 1H Royal Parade, Parkville
Free drinks and pizza after the talk
” Architecture + Science = Innovations in Green Buildings “
John Macdonald
Director, DesignInc
John has over thirty years experience in the design and delivery of a wide range of projects, […]

Pies @ the pub for Pi Day – Canberra event, 22 July

Join ASC members for pies at the pub and maths games and entertainment for Pi Day…
*Where: *King O’Malleys, 131 City Walk, Canberra City
*When: *6:30pm, Thurs 22 July
*What: *social evening, pie & pint/softdrink deal $15
*Cost: *free to attend
*RSVP/more info:* by Tues 20th to asccanberra@gmail.com, so we know numbers to get appropriate table/room size.
Join crazy Jamos and […]

Pies at the pub for Pi Day

[ 22 July 2010; 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm. 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm. 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm. ] Join ASC members for pies at the pub and maths games and entertainment for Pi Day 22 July Continue reading