The MacDiarmid Institute for Advanced Materials and Nanotechnology is a NZ government funded Centre of Research Excellence. It is running two camps for current Year 12 and 13 students who are keen on Science on 13th-18th January 2019. Nanocamp is held at the University of Canterbury. Discoverycamp is held at Otago University and at Massey University in Palmerston North and is for Maori and Pasifika students. To find out more about the application process and the camps see here for Nanocamp and here for Discoverycamp. Applications close 9th September.
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If you are planning on studying Science at The University of Auckland, consider applying for the Science Scholars Programme. This is a competitive programme that is for students who are keen to be involved in answering science's burning questions. The programme involves receiving one on one mentoring, careers support as well as cross-disciplinary and research opportunities as you attend additional seminars and meet visiting scientists in person. Find out more about the programme here. Find out more about how to apply here. Note that applications are due on 8th December 2018 (for students attending in 2019), however, if you apply before September 8th you are guaranteed a place in O'Rorke Hall (you also need to apply for the hall as well).
The National Association of Women in Construction is hosting a photographic exhibition as part of the Festival of Architecture in 2018. The exhibition is held at Resene Colour Shop, 77 Thorndon Quay (just around the corner from school) between 7am - 5pm from the 14th - 23rd September. Alongside the exhibition they are hosting an event on Tuesday 18th September 4pm - 7pm to celebrate 22 years of the National Association of Women in Construction. Flyers can be seen below.
The University of Canterbury Science Summer Camp is for Year 11s that are interested in studying Science at University. It is held from 2-7th December 2018 and students stay on campus and attend lectures, labs and events. Applications are due by 14th September. For more information see here.
ICAS preparation support will continue to be offered in A5 during lunchtimes in Term 3 for any Middle School and Junior School students enrolled in the English and Maths ICAS exams coming up in July and August. However, this slot is also available for any student from Junior, Middle or Senior Schools, who would like support or to chat about any of the competitions and opportunities mentioned on this webpage. Mrs Gooch can help you with getting your entries in, nutting out ideas, getting resources you might need or connecting you with other students who might be interested in the same thing. So Thursday lunchtimes, Term 3, A5 with Mrs Gooch - come on over.
Engineering week takes place on the 13th - 16th August in Wellington. We have booked tickets for five different events which includes trips to Beca, Aurecon, Xero and WSP Opus suitable for year 10-13. If you would like to be a part of one of these trips, you will need to email me ASAP telling me which trip/s you would like to go on. It will be first in first served. Note that you can't do both trip 3 and 4 as they are on the same day. Similarly, you can't do both trip 3 and 5 as they are both the same trip, just on different days so we can get more students there. Here are the details of the 5 trips:
Trip 1 Monday 13th August 9am – 3.15pm Aurecon Year 10 Calling all future engineers! We have an action-packed engineering day planned for you, including plenty of hands-on activities to demonstrate the real-life applications of engineering. You'll have the chance to talk to and learn from lots of different types of engineers, including civil, structural, mechanical, chemical/process and earthquake engineers. Come along to get an insight into the groundbreaking technology Aurecon is using and learn how we apply our knowledge as engineers in bringing ideas to life. To read more about Aurecon, visit the website. Trip 2 Tuesday 14th August 10am – 12pm Xero Years 11, 12, 13 Xero makes cloud-based accounting software that is changing the world for small businesses. Come see our software engineers at work, hear how they got from school to one of New Zealand's most successful software companies, and have a go at writing your own software to control robots! Read more about Xero on the wesbite. Trip 3 Wednesday 15th August 9am – 3pm Beca Years 11, 12, 13 Our clients do incredible things every day. They are transforming their communities and changing lives through the structures they build, the products they manufacture, the services they provide, and the families they support. And we are right there alongside them. We are the problem-solvers – the thinkers, the creators, the planners and practitioners – who work together to make everyday better. We are 3000-plus professionals spread across 20 offices across the Asia Pacific. But we are One Beca. Beca would like to invite students to come along and learn about the discipline of engineering and the wonderful career opportunities it can provide. Our one day programme will consist of presentations by industry staff, a site visit and an exciting practical exercise which we hope will provide students with a better understanding of the many different streams one can take if pursuing a career in the engineering industry. To read more about Beca, visit the website. Trip 4 Wednesday 15th August 9am – 2.30pm WSP Opus Years 11, 12, 13 During this office visit you'll hear about who WSP Opus are and projects WSP Opus have worked on. You'll hear from engineers from different backgrounds who'll talk about who they are, what they do at WSP Opus and their career path. After lunch, we'll give you an engineering-challenge to do in groups. We'll take you on an office tour to meet our people working on real-live jobs and you'll even leave with a gift! If you'd like to read more about WSP Opus, visit the website. Trip 5 Thursday 16th August 9am – 3pm Beca Years 11, 12, 13 Our clients do incredible things every day. They are transforming their communities and changing lives through the structures they build, the products they manufacture, the services they provide, and the families they support. And we are right there alongside them. We are the problem-solvers – the thinkers, the creators, the planners and practitioners – who work together to make everyday better. We are 3000-plus professionals spread across 20 offices across the Asia Pacific. But we are One Beca. Beca would like to invite students to come along and learn about the discipline of engineering and the wonderful career opportunities it can provide. Our one day programme will consist of presentations by industry staff, a site visit and an exciting practical exercise which we hope will provide students with a better understanding of the many different streams one can take if pursuing a career in the engineering industry. To read more about Beca, visit the website. On Monday 6th August, students from Year 7-9 have the opportunity to attend a Stretch and Challenge event at Scots College. The programme involves a range of topics to extend gifted students including:
If you are keen on attending this event, please could you ask your parents to email Mrs Gooch directly on [email protected] (she is currently not able to receive student emails). The cost will be approximately $55 including transport. Students will need to be up to date with their school work in order to attend. More information about Academy Conferences is found on their website, and the programme for the day is attached.
Actura is a company that provides space school programmes for students in years 9 - 13 in Houston, US. More details about the programme can be found online here, and a detailed information pack is also available for viewing in A5 at any time.
The London International Youth Science Forum has the theme of Science for the Future and is an opportunity for STEM lovers to extend themselves. Participants must be between 16 - 21 years on the date of the programme which runs from 25th July to 8th August. The programme costs 1,975 pounds per student and applications close on 11th June if not all places are filled prior. For more information and apply go here.
Want to start University before you've even finished school? The Cambridge Immerse Summer (UK Summer, not NZ Summer) Programmes offer students aged 13-15 years and 16-18 years the opportunity to see what it would be like to study at University level. Some great brain food! They are held in July and August and are worth considering for 2018 or 2019. Programmes for ages 13-15 year olds include: Medicine and Biological Sciences, Law, Politics and International Relations, and Creative Writing. For ages 16-18 years there are 16 topics on offer. Don't forget to check out the costs page!
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