2015 ATSE Young Science Ambassador Awards Nominations by

2015 ATSE Young Science Ambassador Awards
Applications are open for the 2015
ATSE Young Science Ambassador
Awards.
These awards aim to encourage
talented young postgraduate
scientists and engineers to
promote science education in
Queensland schools.
ATSE Young Science Ambassadors
play a vital role in helping deliver
the ATSE Wonder of Science
program in regional and rural
schools throughout Queensland.
The Wonder of Science program
builds passion and enthusiasm for
science and technology in
Queensland's young people. It
involves students undertaking a
research project that forms part of
their study of science.
Its ultimate goal is to
unleash the potential for growth
in the number and quality of
future science and engineering
professionals who will play their
part in the development and
enrichment of Australia.
Further information is available on
the program website at:
www.wonderofscience.com.au
Young Science Ambassadors will
make a minimum of two trips ( ~ 2 – 3
days in duration) visiting schools and
interacting with students and teachers;
as well as being available by email,
Skype or other electronic media for
mentoring while students complete
their challenge tasks.
Ambassadors also participate in one or
two day-long regional conference
events where teams of students from
participating schools present their
projects. The schedule and program of
visits for Ambassadors is arranged
through the Wonder of Science
Program Manager.
Successful applicants
receive:
•
$1,200 prize money (this money
is intended to defray incidental
expenses associated with travel)
•
Travel for participation in the
program
•
Training and induction materials.
Awardees will be provided with a
certificate and may be asked to
address Fellows of the Academy
and guests at a function to be
arranged by ATSE Queensland
Division.
APPLICATION AND
SELECTION PROCESS
Postgraduate students currently
enrolled in Masters and PhD programs
in science, technology and engineering
at universities in Queensland are
encouraged to apply. Former awardees,
still engaged in postgraduate
studies or have recently completed
postgraduate studies, are also
encouraged to apply.
Candidates will be assessed on:
• enthusiasm for promotion of science
and science education.
• understanding of inquiry-based
teaching and learning
• professionalism and personal
qualities
• excellence in academic achievement
• verbal and written communication
skills.
Applications should include:
• covering letter
• curriculum vitae
• one page statement on the
applicant's personal views of the
importance of science and
technology in society, science
education and career pathways.
A committee comprising Fellows of the
Academy and Wonder of Science
personnel will assess applications and
conduct interviews with short listed
applicants.
Awardees will be notified by late March.
Nominations by post or email
are due on Friday 6 March to:
Christine Deeming
Room 716, Building 69
The University of Queensland
Brisbane, QLD 4072
email: c.deeming@uq.edu.au
Tel: 07 3346 0656