Noah's Ark or Noah's Coffin - The Challenge of Biodiversity
The annual Darwin Day Lecture as arranged by the Humanist Association of Ireland will be given by Nigel Monaghan, Keeper of the Natural History Division of the National Museum of Ireland.
Location: Synge Theatre, Arts Block, Trinity College, Dublin.
Date: Thursday 11th February @ 7.30pm
Dublin Branch Event for Diploma students and Newly Qualified Teachers
On Wed. 10th February the Dublin Branch held its annual evening for Diploma students and Newly Qualified Teachers in Sandford Park School. Experienced teachers in all three disciplines added a little of sparkle to the teaching of science. Attendance was over 40 and it was a very successful event thanks to all concerned.
Lab Technicians
Some second level schools have employed a Laboratory Technician under the new FAS workplacement scheme. Any schools interested employing a Laboratory Technician under this scheme should complete the attached form. Further details are available at the following website;
http://www.fas.ie/en/Employer/WPP/default.htm
Junior Science Coursework B Presentations
Dr. Declan Kennedy will give a presentation on each of the Biology, Chemistry and Physics coursework B activities for Junior Cert. Science, 2010, this Thursday, 28th January at 7.15pm in Sligo Education Centre.
Junior Certificate Coursework B
Dr. Declan Kennedy will give a presentation on each of the Biology, Chemistry and Physics coursework B activities for Junior Cert. Science, 2010, this Friday, 29th January at 7.30pm in Athlone Education Centre.
Date:
Friday, 29 Jan 2010
Junior Science Coursework B
Dr Declan Kennedy gave an excellent Powerpoint presentation on Junior Science Coursework B on Monday 18th January in Loreto on the Green for Dublin Branch members. He is visiting other Branches by request.
SciFest 2010
The 12th March deadline for submission of entries is fast approaching!
2010 International Year of Biodiversity - Environmental Funding for projects
The Biodiversity Policy Unit of the National Parks & Wildlife Service is responsible for administrating the Biodiversity Awareness element of the Environment Fund for 2010.
National Final of the ISTA Pharmachemical Ireland Senior Science Quiz
The National Final of the ISTA Pharmachemical Ireland Senior Science Quiz took place on Saturday 28th November in the Edmund Burke Theatre, Trinity College, Dublin. There were 108 Leaving Certificate science students from 36 schools nationwide. Aoibhinn Ní Shúilleabháin was the guest Quizmaster. Míle Buíochas do gach duine!