Å·ÃÀAV

Introduction

This is the second year of this event that brings together the Å·ÃÀAV, IOP and STEM Learning to recognise School Science Technicians from the East and South East region’s schools and colleges. 

The conference provides cross discipline relevant and accessible information to inspire science technicians in supporting teachers of science to deliver engaging and inspirational practical science. 

Programme

ARRIVAL – 10.00 – 10.30
Registration, refreshments and networking

OPENING SESSION 10.30-11.10 
Dr Rizwana Alvi - Welcome on behalf of the sponsors.
Natural History Museum - Keynote address:

MORNING BREAKOUT SESSIONS – 11.15 - 12:45 

• What happens next? -  Jessica Rowson; Institute of Physics
• GCSE Physics required practicals: Easier ways to set up with alternatives and some contexts  -  Robert Birke;  Institute of Physics 
• Make it and use it! – Jane Major; CLEAPSS
• Excellence in Chemistry Demonstrations for Technicians   - Mark Lauchlan; Heriot-Watt     University & Queen Mary University

LUNCH & NETWORKING 12:45 - 13:30

AFTERNOON BREAKOUT SESSIONS - 13.40-15.10

• The technician's role in influencing practical in the science department
• GCSE Physics required practicals: Easier ways to set up with alternatives and some contexts -  Robert Birke;  Institute of Physics 
• Make it and use it! – Jane Major; CLEAPSS
• Igniting Chemical Curiosity   - Andrea Tretiakov; St Paul’s School London

CLOSING SESSION – 15.20-15.30
Dr Jessica Rowson – Closing comments.

CLOSE – 15:30

Venue

Natural History Museum

Natural History Museum, Cromwell Road, South Kensington, London, SW7 2DD, United Kingdom

Organised by

Å·ÃÀAV

Institute of Physics

STEM Learning

Contact information

Rizwana Alvi
Contact us by email

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