2009 INTERNATIONAL SCIENCE EVENTS

PROFESSOR HARRY MESSEL INTERNATIONAL SCIENCE SCHOOL 12-25 July
If you are interested in Science then you will enjoy the International Science School. All students will stay at the University of Sydney. The topic is ‘Genes to Galaxies. International Airfare and registration are the responsibility of the student although assistance may be given from the Talented School Students Travel Award.
Website: http://www.rsnz.org/funding/talent/
USA INTERNATIONAL SPACE CAMP,HUNTSVILLE, ALABAMA, July 25th – 31.
Open to students in Yr 12 - 13
This is opportunity for one male and female student who have a passion for astronomy to participate in an international gathering and experience the advanced space school program at Huntsville, Alabama. If you are already involved in an astronomy club then this would be an advantage. Return air travel costs from New Zealand to Huntsville, Alabama are the responsibility of the student/teacher. Tuition, food and accommodation will be provided by the International Space Camp. Funding to assist with international travel may be available from the Talented School Students Travel Award fund. Website: http://www.rsnz.org/funding/talent/
BIOFUTURES 2007, BRISBANE, JUNE/JULY 2009
Open to Yr12 and 13 students
Interested in biotechnology and biomedical science? The Royal Society of New Zealand is offering an opportunity for up to ten students to attend Biofutures 2009 which takes place in Brisbane June/July. This forum will bring together some 80 students from Australia and New Zealand who are studying at least two of any of the following subjects Physics, Chemistry or Biology.
You will participate in hands-on experience with the latest biomedical equipment and techniques and hear from some of Australia’s leading researchers as well as visit local centres of bio-medical research.
Assistance for travel costs may also be available from the Talented School Students Travel Award website: http://www.rsnz.org/funding/talent/
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT APPLYING FOR THE ABOVE OPPORTUNITIES
Criteria:
• Students must either be a New Zealand citizen or a permanent resident
• Students who apply should be excellent communicators and have a passion and aptitude for science
• Extra curricular science activities could be an advantage.
Please send:
• 5 x copies of your application (unstapled and unbound) which includes a letter of recommendation from your principal and HOD Science.
• Letter from applicant outlining why they think they would make a good candidate for selection.
• Scholastic record or record of learning i.e. NCEA
• Brief CV (2 pages)
• Copy of passport
Application forms can be downloaded from Science Schools Scholarships http://www.royalsociety.org.nz/Site/TeachersStudents/Funding_for_students/
Applications must be received by 5.00pm by 31st March 2009 (late applications will not be accepted) and sent to Debbie Woodhall, The Royal Society of New Zealand, PO Box 598, Wellington. Fax: 04 473 1841, Phone 04 470 5762, Email: Debbie.woodhall@rsnz.org

YEAR 9 & 10 SCIENCE BADGES

Entomology! Orthinology! Food Technology! Human Biology!

Choose from over 20 different Science topics and sign up for a Science Badge.
Go to http://www.sciencebadges.co.nz/ to check out the complete range of badges and samples for each one.
To sign up: pay $5 at the Uniform Shop and tell your Science teacher which one you would like to do.
First order for Term 1 closes on Friday 13 March.