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RMIT University National Youth Science Forum Reunion 2012

RMIT University would like to welcome you to a day full of practical activities, presentations, an inspiring guest speaker and dinner in the heart of the Melbourne CBD.

There is flexibility with the program too, you'll have the opportunity to choose your preferences of a practical activity and presentation.

Practical activities and presentations are offered in the following fields:

  • Forensic chemistry (practical activity)
  • Electron scanning microscopes (practical activity)
  • Osmosis (practical activity)
  • Environmental engineering presentation
  • Biotechnology presentation

Date

Friday, 16 March 2012

Time

2.00 pm registration

Location

RMIT University, Bowen Street (enter off Latrobe Street)
Francis Ormond Statue, outside Building 1.

View the RMIT City campus map and building directory (PDF 467 KB 1p) or the RMIT City campus page for more information.

Program

Time

Description

2.00 pm – 2.30 pm

Students to arrive for registration and welcome

2.40 pm – 3.30 pm

Interest Area session # 1

3.35 pm – 4.25 pm

Interest Area session # 2

4.30 pm – 5.00 pm

Afternoon tea and RMIT Overview

5.00 pm – 6.00 pm

Guest Speaker – Rachel Robertson, Group Leader of Australian National Antarctic Research Expedition

Guest Profile: Rachael Robertson has spent 12 months living and working in Antarctica where she successfully led the 58th Australian National Antarctic Research Expedition to Davis Station. Rachael is only the second female to lead a team at Davis Station.

The Station Leader role is truly a unique experience. The 9 months of total isolation managing a small community of 18 people meant this was no ordinary leadership role. Antarctica in winter is totally inaccessible. Once the last ship leaves at the end of February, no one can leave the station under any circumstance (not even if you are dying) until the ship returns in November.

As Station Leader Rachael was responsible for all aspects of life on Station, from the safety and welfare of over 80 expeditioners during Summer to the delivery of the Australian Government’s $10m science program.

Prior to her departure, Rachael underwent three months training in Hobart before setting sail onboard the ice breaker Aurora Ausrealisfor the three week voyage through the Southern Ocean onboard to Davis Station.

Rachael was seconded to the Australian Antarctic Division from her job as a Senior Manager at Parks Victoria. She is currently the Chief Ranger of Yarra District, Parks Victoria.

6.00 pm – 7.30 pm

Gourmet BBQ

Registration

To register for the RMIT University National Youth Science Forum please complete your details below:

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Your Information

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Your Preferences

Please choose your preferences for the Interest Area sessions.

Please note: You will complete two sessions over the course of the day, one practical session and one presentation. If you wish to participate in a practical session, closed toed shoes and hair tied back are required. First in, best dressed!

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Preference 2

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Preference 3

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