From SEMTA: The Diploma in Science is an exciting new qualification aimed at 14-19 year olds. The Foundation and Higher levels will launch in September 2011 and the Advanced level in September 2012. It will provide students with a combination of essential science knowledge and skills that employers and education look for.
A 12 week public consultation is due to take place on the Advanced Level Diploma in Science Line of Learning Statement (the Vision) and, Line of Learning Criteria (knowledge, skills and understanding). The consultation period will run between 9th February and 4th May 2010. Participants will be able to either attend a regional focus group or to complete an online survey.
The regional focus groups run from 24 February to 22 April, and representatives from awarding bodies, colleges, schools, universities, employers and other organisations interested in shaping the new Diploma in Science are invited to participate in the consultation.
Details of the focus groups, and how to apply are on the Diploma in Science website.
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Tuesday, 4 May 2010
Friday, 19 February 2010
Opportunity: I'm a scientist, get me out of here, c/d 19 Feb 2010
Do you want to get into schools without having to leave the lab? Do you want to be sure there is a real educational benefit to what you are doing? Do you want to develop your communication skills, and possibly get awarded £500?
‘I’m a Scientist, Get me out of Here!’ get teenagers talking to real scientists, online, and learning about real science. Students have fun, but also get beyond stereotypes, learn about how science relates to real life, develop their thinking and discussion skills and make connections with real scientists.
You’d be making a difference. And you’d be learning too. Teenagers ask all sorts of questions - from the cheeky to the thought-provoking. They fizz with energy and can be infectious company. The students chose which scientist gets a grant of £500 for public engagement. This means they engage at a much deeper level, because they have a say over something real.
This award-winning event is funded by the Wellcome Trust, to promote public engagement with science. Find out more, or register to take part at http://imascientist.org.uk/for-scientists/
‘I’m a Scientist, Get me out of Here!’ get teenagers talking to real scientists, online, and learning about real science. Students have fun, but also get beyond stereotypes, learn about how science relates to real life, develop their thinking and discussion skills and make connections with real scientists.
You’d be making a difference. And you’d be learning too. Teenagers ask all sorts of questions - from the cheeky to the thought-provoking. They fizz with energy and can be infectious company. The students chose which scientist gets a grant of £500 for public engagement. This means they engage at a much deeper level, because they have a say over something real.
This award-winning event is funded by the Wellcome Trust, to promote public engagement with science. Find out more, or register to take part at http://imascientist.org.uk/for-scientists/
Saturday, 17 January 2009
Opportunity: I'm a Scientist, Get me out of Here!
I’m a Scientist, Get me out of Here! is an online event for GCSE and A Level students, which gets young people talking to real scientists, learning about How Science Works (HSW) and science careers.
During the event, five scientists in each group compete for prize money to publicise their work. They put up information on the I’m a Scientist website and talk to school students online – answering questions and having live chats. The young people then vote for who they think should get the money.
Following a successful pilot project, I'm a Scientist... will run again in March and June 2009. They are looking for scientists to take part, talking to school students and developing their communication skills. Scientists are welcome to register their interest on the project website, which has full details of the role and requirements of the participating scientists.
During the event, five scientists in each group compete for prize money to publicise their work. They put up information on the I’m a Scientist website and talk to school students online – answering questions and having live chats. The young people then vote for who they think should get the money.
Following a successful pilot project, I'm a Scientist... will run again in March and June 2009. They are looking for scientists to take part, talking to school students and developing their communication skills. Scientists are welcome to register their interest on the project website, which has full details of the role and requirements of the participating scientists.
Tuesday, 15 July 2008
R&D Society: Meeting fees waived for Individual Student members
For a trial period, afternoon and evening meetings (excluding dinner) are free for Individual Student members.
Students at universities that are Corporate members pay the R&D Society Corporate member rate unless they are also Individual Student members.
This includes attendance at The 2008 Duncan Davies lecture: The challenges of the 21st century with Sir David King on the evening of Tuesday 15 July 2008, and the afternoon seminar ‘Green R&D’, Developing products for a low-carbon and sustainable future, also on 15 July 2008.
Individual Student membership is £15 for 1 July 2008 - 31 December 2008, and is open to all PhD, Masters and Undergraduate students - proof of status will be required. You can join online by credit or debit card, or follow with payment by cheque or cash.
Students at universities that are Corporate members pay the R&D Society Corporate member rate unless they are also Individual Student members.
This includes attendance at The 2008 Duncan Davies lecture: The challenges of the 21st century with Sir David King on the evening of Tuesday 15 July 2008, and the afternoon seminar ‘Green R&D’, Developing products for a low-carbon and sustainable future, also on 15 July 2008.
Individual Student membership is £15 for 1 July 2008 - 31 December 2008, and is open to all PhD, Masters and Undergraduate students - proof of status will be required. You can join online by credit or debit card, or follow with payment by cheque or cash.
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