Request for photos!
The editor of SCIENCE is looking for photos for the cover of our Science Journal. Anything with a science theme is acceptable. If you would like your photo published please forward an electronic copy to Rory Geoghegan. rorylgeoghegan@gmail.com
ISTA PharmaChemical Ireland Teacher Awards
The 2012 ISTA PharmaChemical Ireland Teacher Awards are now open. School Principals are asked to nominate a team of excellent teachers from their school who are worthy of such an award. The winning team will receive €1,200 with runner up teams receiving €600. Full details are available in the attached document.
SciFest 2012
Now in its seventh year, SciFest has given almost 10,000 students an opportunity to present and display scientific investigations. The closing date for receipt of entry forms this year is 2nd March 2012. Details of Exhibition dates and venues are attached.
Nano in My Life DVD
"Nano in My Life" DVD resource pack was launched at CRANN's Advanced Microscopy Laboratories in Trinity College on Thursday 17th November. It is an excellent resource for introducing students to cutting edge science and ideal as a Transition Year module.
The Frog Blog
Humphrey Jones, ISTA member and science teacher in St. Columba's College, runs an excellent science blog to get students more enthusiastic about science, its history and its current activity. The website is called the Frog Blog.
Discovering and Promoting Inquiry in the Sciences through Computational Thinking
A FREE 2 day workshop for Science teachers delivered as part of the Pathway to Inquiry Based Science Education (IBSE), EU 7th Framework Project, Monday & Tuesday 13th and 14th February 2012.
Winners of ISTA Award at BT Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition
Congratulations to Aimee Russell & Lisa Patterson from Ballyclare High School in Antrim, for winning the ISTA sponsored prize for their project entitled"Music through Aluminium Foil in a Magnetic Field" at the BTYSE.
