2009 International Science Events for Students

The Royal Society of New Zealand administers several science school programmes, which provide an opportunity for secondary students to take part in research projects, participate in forums and visit international science fairs.

Students selected to attend international science events in 2009

LONDON INTERNATIONAL YOUTH SCIENCE FORUM 29 July – 12 August 2009

Open to Yr13 students only

The theme for 2009 is ‘Future Developments in Science’. Join 300 students from all over the world at the University of London in a programme of science, lectures, demonstrations, seminars, visits to scientific and technological institutes and social activity and experience the culture of London. Registration, accommodation and air travel costs will be sponsored by BRANZ and the Talented School Students Travel Award and successful applicants are required to also contribute $750.00 towards costs.

PROFESSOR HARRY MESSEL INTERNATIONAL SCIENCE SCHOOL 12-25 July 2009

If you are interested in Science then you will enjoy the International Science School. All students will stay at the University of Sydney. The topic is ‘Genes to Galaxies. International Airfare and registration are the responsibility of the student although assistance may be given from the Talented School Students Travel Award.

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USA INTERNATIONAL SPACE CAMP, HUNTSVILLE, ALABAMA, July 25th – 31st July

Open to students in Yr 12 - 13

This is opportunity for one male and female student who have a passion for astronomy to participate in an international gathering and experience the advanced space school program at Huntsville, Alabama. If you are already involved in an astronomy club then this would be an advantage. Return air travel costs from New Zealand to Huntsville, Alabama are the responsibility of the student/teacher. Tuition, food and accommodation will be provided by the International Space Camp. Funding to assist with international travel may be available from the Talented School Students Travel Award fund.

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BIOFUTURES 2007, BRISBANE, JUNE/JULY 2009

Open to Yr12 and 13 students

Interested in biotechnology and biomedical science? The Royal Society of New Zealand is offering an opportunity for up to ten students to attend Biofutures 2009 which takes place in Brisbane June/July. This forum will bring together some 80 students from Australia and New Zealand who are studying at least two of any of the following subjects Physics, Chemistry or Biology.

You will participate in hands-on experience with the latest biomedical equipment and techniques and hear from some of Australia’s leading researchers as well as visit local centres of bio-medical research.

Assistance for travel costs may also be available from the Talented School Students Travel Award website:

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AUSTRALIAN INTERNATIONAL SCIENCE CAMP July school holidays

Is no longer taking place in 2009.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT APPLYING FOR THE ABOVE OPPORTUNITIES

Criteria:

Students must either be a New Zealand citizen or a permanent resident
Students who apply should be excellent communicators and have a passion and aptitude for science
Extra curricular science activities could be an advantage.

Please send:

5 x copies of your application (unstapled and unbound) which includes a letter of recommendation from your principal and HOD Science.
Letter from applicant outlining why they think they would make a good candidate for selection.
Scholastic record or record of learning i.e. NCEA
Brief CV (2 pages)
Copy of passport

Download an Application form

Applications must be received by 5.00pm by 31^stMarch 2009 (late applications will not be accepted) and sent to Debbie Woodhall, The Royal Society of New Zealand, PO Box 598, Wellington. Fax: 04 473 1841, Phone 04 470 5762, Email: Debbie.woodhall@royalsociety.org.nz

Youth ANZAAS 2009

Youth ANZAAS (Australian & New Zealand Association for the Advancement of Science) is a residential five day national conference for 50 science students in Yr11-13 from Australian and New Zealand secondary schools.

The 2009 conference is being held in Melbourne from Sunday 5 July to Friday 10 July. Delegates will stay at Ormond College, an affiliate college of the University of Melbourne.

The aim of ANZAAS is to give students a broad perspective on the aims and practice of scientific endeavour, ranging from satisfying curiosity and the drive to discover. There will be an opportunity to visit world-class facilities where research is taking place and meet leading scientists.

The Royal Society will be selecting six students from New Zealand to attend. The selection of delegates is based on academic merit and interest in science.

International airfare and registration costs ($425 Australian) are the responsibility of the students, however assistance may be awarded from the Talented School Students Travel Award Fund:

Criteria for applying for ANZAAS is Above.

Applications must be received by 5.00pm on 30th April.

Enquiries to:
Debbie Woodhall,
The Royal Society of New Zealand,
PO Box 598, Wellington
Fax: 04 473 1841
Phone: 04 470 5762
Email: Debbie.woodhall@royalsociety.org.nz