Chief Scientist to open inaugural Scientists in Schools symposium

By October 24th, 2007

Over one hundred teachers and scientists will gather at the CSIRO Energy Centre in Newcastle tomorrow and Friday for the inaugural Scientists in Schools symposium on Energy and Climate Change.

The symposium is part of the national Scientists in Schools programme that links scientists with schools across Australia.

The programme is funded by the Australian Government Department of Education, Science and Training and managed by CSIRO Education.

Australia’s Chief Scientist, Dr Jim Peacock, is the programme’s champion and will deliver the opening address at the symposium.

“Since Scientists in Schools commenced in late July, over 300 scientists have been partnered with teachers and the number is growing daily.”

“I’m delighted that we’ve been able to bring 50 of the teacher-scientist pairs from our Scientists in Schools programme together at this event,” he said.

”Since Scientists in Schools commenced in late July, over 300 scientists have been partnered with teachers and the number is growing daily.”

Highlights of the symposium will include:

  • a presentation on the energy-climate change nexus by CSIRO Energy Technology Chief, Dr David Brockway
  • a chance to witness some of the pioneering technology showcased at the award winning CSIRO Energy Centre
  • an interactive panel on low emissions electricity options including solar, clean coal and nuclear.

Media are invited to attend.

When:  Thursday 25 & Friday 26 October 2007

Where: CSIRO Energy Centre, 10 Murray Dwyer Circuit, Steel River Industrial Park, Mayfield West.

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  • Over one hundred teachers and scientists will gather at the CSIRO Energy Centre in Newcastle tomorrow and Friday for the inaugural Scientists in Schools symposium on Energy and Climate Change
  • The symposium is part of the national Scientists in Schools programme that links scientists with schools across Australia
  • The programme is funded by the Australian Government Department of Education, Science and Training and managed by CSIRO Education