Controversy! Science! Beer! It’s all there at *Club Cosmos*, our new ‘science in the pub’ event in Sydney where a panel of real live scientists debate the big issues. It’s a night of humour, stimulating discussion and door prizes. It’s the last one for the year, so don’t miss it!
The topic:* “Would the Earth be […]
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Best,
Kali ASC Office
Dear ASC members,
To complete the AGM information (for the moment), please find attached as a PDF the minutes from the previous AGM (2009).
Sarah
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091216-ASC-AGM-Minutes-distribution.pdf
Dear ASC Members,
Further to the notice of the AGM on Monday 13 December 2010, please see below the proposed motions for changes to the ASC Constitution.
Motions to change the ASC Constitution – for ASC AGM 2010
1. Motion to change the Constitution – Motion made […]
This is the official notice of the Australian Science Communicator Annual General Meeting, to be held in Adelaide, South Australia, on the 13 December 2010. The AGM is being hosted by the ASC SA Branch and RiAus. The AGM This will be followed by an interactive quiz night co-hosted by compere extraordinaire David Ellyard and […]
Dr Peter Pockley, one of Australia’s preeminent science writers and broadcasters, will be giving a free public presentation entitled:
“One chemist’s odd journey – from Olympic flame to lead isotopes, satellite TV, other media and bungling politics.”
It will be held at Melbourne University in the Cuming Theatre, School of Chemistry, on Wednesday 24 November, 4:15pm.
Please RSVP […]
Dear ASers,
Last night the PM spoke about Inspiring Australia.
And Senator Carr talked about the importance of good science journalism.
Full text at http://www.scienceinpublic.com/blog/prime-ministers-prize/pmspeech
And http://www.scienceinpublic.com/blog/prime-ministers-prize/speech
Here’s an extract from the PM’s speech:
…That is why my government is investing $21 million over three years in Inspiring Australia, the country’s first ever national strategy for science engagement.
This program has […]
I will be out of the office starting 17/11/2010 and will not return until 22/11/2010.
I am on leave from Wednesday 17th November, returning Monday 22nd November.
I will respond to your email when I return.
For urgent queries, please contact Luella Charles (luella.charles@diird.vic.gov.au, 9655 8961)
Urgent personal messages can be left on my mobile: 0414 891 […]
As you may be aware, Naomi Oreskes is currently touring nationally talking about her book Merchants of Doubt. We are planning to livestream this event on Thursday evening (6pm start time SA time) if any ASC members are interested in tuning in.
To watch: http://www.ustream.tv/channel/merchants-of-doubt
You would be hard-pressed to find any working climate scientist who […]
Dear ASCers,
I’ve been invited to participate in a one day forum to discuss the future shape and contribution of learning and education to sustainability in NSW.
This offers an opportunity for me to send in wise words drawn from the collective minds of ASC.
Each invitee has been asked to send in something on their vision or […]