We're inviting school groups of Year 10 students who have selected to study senior science subject(s) and their teachers to attend our on-campus experience to further develop their scientific research skills.
We're running workshops that address critical thinking, experimental risk management, science literacy, and framing research questions to give you a head start in senior science.
When and where
9:30am to 2pm (please arrive no later than 9:30am)
UQ St Lucia campus
- Tuesday 12 November 2024 – fully booked
- Wednesday 13 November 2024
- Thursday 14 November 2024 – fully booked
- Friday 15 November 2024
Cost
- There is no cost to attend this event.
- Transportation to and from campus is at your expense.
What you'll need to bring
Please bring your own food and drink for morning tea and lunch or purchase from our on-campus outlets during our lunch break.
Registrations open
Please contact Dr Gurion Ang (gurion.ang@uq.edu.au) with the following details:
- school name
- number of students attending
- full names and contact details of accompanying teachers.
Senior Science Skills Day program
| Time | Description |
|---|---|
| 9:30am | Welcome & guest presentation by a UQ science researcher |
| 10:30am | Workshop A: Scientific Literacy*
|
| 11:20am | Morning Tea (BYO, as there is no time to purchase food or drink) |
| 11:40am | Workshop B: Developing Research Questions*
|
| 12:35pm | Workshop C: Risk Management* Facilitated by current UQ science students.
|
| 1:25pm | Lunch |
| 1:50pm | Becoming a successful scientist - Dr Gurion Ang, School of the Environment |
*Please note: Attendees will participate in all workshops but the workshop order is determined on the day.