2010 International Science Events for Students

LONDON INTERNATIONAL YOUTH SCIENCE FORUM 28 July – 11 August 2010

Open to Yr13 students only

LIYSF 2010 will explore the future developments in the sciences, with lecture demonstrations, specialist seminars and debates led by a team of scientists and experts and scientific visits. LIYSF 2010 will have the underlying theme of “Energy – The Global Challenge”. The theme will be addressed throughout LIYSF, including an in depth specialist study day.

Registration, accommodation and air travel costs will be sponsored by the Royal Society of New Zealand and the Talented School Students Travel Award but successful applicants are required to also contribute $750.00 towards costs.

USA INTERNATIONAL SPACE CAMP, HUNTSVILLE, ALABAMA, 24 – 30th July

Open to students in Yr 12 - 13

This is opportunity for one male and female student who has 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. Website: http://www.rsnz.org/funding/talent/

BIOFUTURES 2007, BRISBANE, 1st or 2nd week of the term 2 school holidays

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 2010 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: http://www.rsnz.org/funding/talent/

Youth ANZAAS – Sydney, 1st or 2nd week of term 2 school holidays

Open to Yr12 and Yr13 students

Six students from New Zealand will be given the opportunity to join up to 40 Australian students in a week of science and Technology. If you have a passion for science or are thinking of studying science at a tertiary level then you are invited to send in your application.

ISEC (International Youth Science & Engineering Camp), Seoul 1-15 August

Open to Yr12 and Yr13 students

This is an international research-oriented science camp, in which that about 100 students from more than 11 countries participate. It is a two-week program that consists of science and engineering research in top-level university facilities, field trips to major institutes/industries, cultural experiences and much more.

Funding to assist with international travel may be available from the Talented School Students Travel Award fund. Website: http://www.rsnz.org/funding/talent/

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 in general or a particular area of science.
• Extra curricular science activities could be an advantage.

Please send:

• 4 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

Application Form

Download an Application form

Applications must be received by 5.00pm by 31st March 2010 (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