Translating science into action

[ 1 July 2010; 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm. 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm. ] Science is a discipline that can make a major difference to society, but scientific results often need some help to be translated into actions.

This joint event considers the different disciplines that help convert science content into actions in the community:

Extension officers are educating farmers about scientific research that can improve their […]

Canberra’s Sustainable House visit

[ 11 July 2010; 11:00 am to 12:30 pm. ] Come with ASC to visit Canberra’s sustainable house Continue reading

Discovery Science Writers Series: 25 June, Dr Mark Howden

[ 25 June 2010; 12:15 pm to 1:15 pm. ] Co-editor Dr Mark Howden talks about the science behind the book and discusses the process of working with the authoring committee to pull this work together. CSIRO Discovery presents a series that celebrates authors from the Canberra region who publish in the science arena. Continue reading

How to improvise: workshop event

[ 23 June 2010; 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. ] Join us for a fun, challenging and active impro(visation) workshop. Continue reading

Discovery After Dark

[ 18 May 2010; 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm. 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm. 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm. 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm. 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm. 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm. ] After hours fun at CSIRO Discovery Centre. Come along for music and cocktails while letting your inner child run free on the Discovery floor. Continue reading

The science of… art

[ 10 May 2010; 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. ] Come and explore the nexus of science and art with two leading Canberra-based scientific artists (or artistic scientists?) at this event run by ASC in Canberra. Continue reading

Discovery Science Writers Series: 14 May, Prof Julian Cribb

[ 14 May 2010; 12:30 pm to 1:30 pm. ] Author Professor Julian Cribb discusses the science behind his book ‘Open Science’. CSIRO Discovery presents a series that celebrates authors from the Canberra region who publish in the science arena. Continue reading

Discovery Science Writers Series: 9th May, Richard Stirzaker

[ 9 May 2010; 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm. 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm. ] Dr Richard Stirzaker discusses the science behind turning water, sunlight and nutrients into food in your own back yard. CSIRO Discovery presents a series that celebrates authors from the Canberra region who publish in the science arena. Continue reading

Discovery Science Writers Series: 23 April, Dr Leo Joseph and Dr Libby Robin

[ 23 April 2010; 12:30 pm to 1:30 pm. ] Authors Dr Leo Joseph and Dr Libby Robin discuss the science behind their book ‘Boom and Bust: Bird Stories for a Dry Country’. CSIRO Discovery presents a series that celebrates authors from the Canberra region who publish in the science arena. Continue reading

South East Queensland branch AGM and member survey

Hi All, Just a quick reminder about next Tuesday’s ASC AGM for South East Queensland Members. If you haven’t already RSVP’d or taken the survey, please do so – your attendance and feedback is vital for the future health of the group!
AGM Agenda:
> 1. Debrief and feedback from 2009 events > 2. A report back […]