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Want to get involved in our science shows?
Our esteemed President has put the call out for input on YSA Sydney’s science shows. We are seeking everyone’s opinion … If you’ve seen a single science show, all the way through to having performed a science show at every TSE since the Millennium, we would like to hear your opinion on all kinds of things : Format, length, explanations, experiments, presentation, wow factor and so on.
We’re also seeking ANY YSA member who is interested on working on developing the next version of YSA’s science shows. To offer comment or get involved with this project, email Sukey Pan. -
Things to do in the holidays
- Natcamp, QLD, July 2012 : Do you like having fun and meeting new people? How about travelling? Are you in high school? Check out YSA’s National Camp held in Brisbane for 2012.
- Youth ANZAAS 2012, New Zealand, July 2012 : Youth ANZAAS is an annual residential international forum for science students in Years 10 to 12 from the 30th June – 6th July. Applications close 18th May.
- National Youth Science Forum, ACT, January 2013 : The last day for year 11 students to apply for the National Youth Science Forum is the 31st of May. So if you haven’t started already, there’s still time! Don’t leave it too long, as it is a long application process. Don’t be put off! Students in year 10 should check out NYSF for next year.
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MyScience at Our Lady of Lourdes
Got an hour to spare every couple of weeks and want to help some kids to do some science? Our Lady of Lourdes primary school in Seven Hills needs six more mentors for their “MyScience” program. This involves three visits to the school, spaced two weeks apart, to help their students devise a testable question (and run an investigation) relating to the nervous system. If you think this is your cup of tea, get in quick! Training is next week, Thursday, 7pm at the school. Contact sally.biskupic@gmail.com if you think you can help. We’ve had members participate in the past and they’ve had a blast.
Get out there and share the science!
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Youth ANZAAS 2012
Youth ANZAAS 2012
Youth ANZAAS is an annual residential international forum for science students in Years 10 to 12 from the 30th June – 6th July. Every year, students from each State and Territory are selected to participate in science activities and experiences over a period of a week.
Behind-the-scenes tours, lectures with leading scientists, hands-on research, cutting edge technology – all this and more awaits you at Youth ANZAAS 2012!
The cost is $700 and this year it is being held in New Zealand. That’s beached as! Act soon … applications close Friday the 18th May. Click here to find out more. -
ICT Technology Fair
Young ICT Explorers is a competition for school students to produce the best Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) related project. You work in teams of four, with students from years 4 – 12. You need to apply through your school, and your school also needs to apply. If you are interested in ICT and have a couple of friends who would also be interested, then perhaps check out the video below.
Applications close May 25th 2012.
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Beauty and You?
The lovely people at Beauty and the Geek are desperate for some Geeky people to turn into a reality TV experiment. If you’re up for the challenge, and think you’re cut out for the grueling dystopia that is reality TV, send us an email and we will put you in touch with the producers.
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Can you convince the Chief Scientist?
Do you think you could come up with an argument to convince Australia’s Chief Scientist you’re right? Make a 3-5 minute video arguing one of four scientific topics and you could win a iPad. http://technyou.edu.au/competitions/critical-thinking-competition/
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AGM, New Committee
Today was YSA Sydney’s Annual General Meeting, held at the University of New South Wales. The president presented his annual report along with the financial statement. It was also an opportunity to elect our new committee for 2012/2013.
Our new committee is comprised of :
President : Sukey Pan
Vice President : Anna Kosmynina
Treasurer : Mitchell Murphy
Secretary : Jun Tong
Science Liaison Officers : Charlotte Fletcher, Gabriel Nguyen
Communications : Adam Smallhorn
Socials : Brett Hoppenbrouwer, Jacinta Cleary
Members WithOut a Portfolio : Halcy Powe, Amogh Sarda.We would now like to take this opportunity to thank the committee of 2011/2012 for all their hard word and diligence over the year. For those who continue on, we hope they can continue their work with YSA, and for those who are moving on, we thank them for their resounding contribution.
You will hear more about your committee in the near future. Stay tuned!
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AGM 2012 : Notice of Meeting
YSA Sydney is announcing its Annual General Meeting for 2012.Date: Sunday, 11 March 2012
Time: 10am
Location : Meet at the entrance to UNSW, on ANZAC Parade.
RSVP : Required by 1st March. Please visit http://www.ysa.org.au/sydney/agm/Confused? Questions? Please click here for more information.
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YSA Video Project
Hey YSA!
Still want to help out with the HSC chemistry instructional videos?
“Obviously! Who wouldn’t?” You will probably exclaim pointlessly at your computer screen. Well don’t let those words go to waste! There will be another project meeting on the 19th of Febraury at 10am at USyd!
“But how do I actually get involved?” You ask your cold and unresponsive computer. It’s easy! Call me (Brett) on 0406785562 or email brett_hopp@hotmail.com and ask how you can get involved.At the moment we will be having one group working on Le Chatelier’s Principle but if enough new people want to join in we may start another group to work on something else.
So get your science pants on and give me a call or email.
Much Science,
Brett Hoppenbrouwer
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