18th, 19th & 20th October 2016

Charles Darwin University, Casuarina Campus, Darwin NT Australia

Darwin Middle School, Dripstone Middle School, Good Shepherd Lutheran College, Gunbalanya School West Arnhem Land, Kormilda College,

MacKillop Catholic College, Marrara Christian College, Palmerston Senior College, Sanderson Middle School, Sattler Christian College, St Joseph’s Catholic College Katherine, Taminmin College & The Essington School Darwin.

A national innovative and interactive program that supports the awareness and enhances the career education of Yr 9 secondary school students, in the areas of Science, Technology & Engineering

through a variety of seminars, interactive presentations, excursions, laboratory investigations and hands-on activities.

Our Valued Student Sponsors

Dept. of Chief Ministers Office Dept. of Education Dept. of Environment and Natural Resources

Kormilda College, St Joseph’s Catholic College, Marrara Christian College, Sanderson Middle School, The Essington School of Darwin, Taminmin College, Good Shepherd Lutheran College, Darwin Middle School, O’Loughlin Catholic College, Sattler Christian College, Gunbalanya School, Dripstone Middle School

St Joseph’s Catholic College Katherine, Gunbalanya School Arnhem Land, Dripstone Middle School, Kormilda College, Taminmin College,

Sanderson Middle School, The Essington School of Darwin, Good Shepherd Lutheran College, O’Loughlin Catholic College, Sattler, Christian College, Darwin Middle School, MacKillop Catholic College and CPA Jess Ong

The Honourable Kezia Purick

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Kormilda College, St Joseph’s Catholic College, Marrara Christian College, Sanderson Middle

School, O’Loughlin Catholic College & Darwin Middle School

Kormilda College, Gunbalanya School West Arnhem, St Joseph’s Catholic College Katherine, O’Loughlin

Catholic College, Sanderson Middle School & Flinders Community Engagement Officer Kelly-Anne Browne

Club President Chris Doidge with sponsored students from Palmerston Senior College,

Sattler Christian College & Club Secretary Valerie Wilkie

Good Shepherd Lutheran College, The Essington School of Darwin, Sanderson

Middle School, Taminmin College, Marrara Christian College, St Joseph’s Catholic College Katherine, Kormilda College & Dripstone Middle School

Marrara Catholic College, St Joseph's Catholic College Katherine, Kormilda College,

Dripstone Middle School & Gunbalanya School West Arnhem

Sattler Christian College & Taminmin College

NT Program Overview In 2007 Charles Darwin University (CDU) became the 35th University in Australia to host The National Science Experience. Our program is supported by the Faculty of Engineering, Health, Science & the Environment and predominately open to any year 9 student interested in exploring Science, Technology and Engineering regardless of their academia. Our success relies on CDU securing sponsorship from local Government, Business, Industry, Institutes and Community Organisations to pay the student fee, ensuring all NT students have an opportunity to participate, not just the ones who can afford too. CDU is focused on supporting and encouraging participation from indigenous, remote and students from low socioeconomic status (SES) backgrounds regardless of year level, and seeks to attract additional funding from sponsors to support their travel and accommodation. CDU acknowledges and appreciates that without the support of the ConocoPhillips Australia, The National Science Experience, Science Schools Foundation, NT Government, Business, Industry, Institutes and Community Organisations we would not be able to continue to offer these exceptional educational learning experiences to our students.

Program Aims

The program aims to empower and inspire students to want to become a high achiever, to know they have high quality

study options here at CDU, and that the Territory has many excellent employment opportunities available to them. We

believe students need to be aware of the link between education and future opportunities at a time in their life where a

positive change in their attitude towards education can really make a difference. We aim to prepare them, by providing a

solid educational foundation, so students can make good educational choices.

We do this by providing…

A broad range of practical and interesting learning experiences related to the profession, in a safe and comfortable

environment

An introduction to the many local Industries and Business, and the type of employment opportunities offered

Some of the local challenges and issues facing the Northern Territory, now and in to the future

An overview of what research and activities people are currently doing to try and better the situation

What they could do to help in the future, and why it is important to everyone, that our future workforce is strong

A clear understanding of the importance of education, in relation to their future study and career options, and the difference between achieving an NTCET Year 12 and NTCET with ATAR (Australian Tertiary Admission Rank)

Students a good understanding of VET & Higher Education study, pathways and careers achieved through the different types of study, including alternative entry via the Tertiary Enabling Program

Where are they now?

From 2007 we have been checking past participant names against CDU enrolment data as they become school leavers, it is fantastic to see some of the participants enrolling at CDU.

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2016

The National Sponsor, ConocoPhillips Australia is committed to providing additional support to the NT program as an

active member of our community. In 2016 ConocoPhillips Australia again supported the travel, accommodation and meals for remote students. This year Gunbalanya School and St Joseph’s Catholic College Katherine participated, with the remaining funds used to pay other participating student registration fees.

ConocoPhillips Australia also continues to provide support, with representative Operations Manager Mr Filippo Meacci

joining our Vice Chancellor Prof Simon Maddocks and National Director Jacqueline Bellarsfor the Official Opening, with Mr Filippo providing a LNG Plant seminar to students and facilitating an exclusive LNG Plant Tour.

Students participating the ConocoPhilliips LNG Plant Tour 2016

Event Information

To maintain the safety and quality of the experience our event is limited to 100 participants and accompanying school staff who receive all meals, refreshments, ConocoPhillips Science Experience T-shirt & Satchel, a laminated Certificate of Participation, A3 Photo Poster and requested career information.

Students are encouraged to write their sponsor a short letter of appreciation and complete an event evaluation. Schools are also notified of their Students sponsors.

Participating Schools (In alphabetical order)

Darwin Middle School Dripstone Middle School Good Shepherd Lutheran College Gunbalanya School (West Arnhem College)

Kormilda College Palmerston Senior College MacKillop Catholic College Marrara Christian College O’Loughlin Catholic College

Sanderson Middle School Sattler Christian College St Joseph’s Catholic College Taminmin College The Essington School Darwin

Student Event Evaluation Summary – 96 Students responded

100% of students agree they have a better understanding of the type of work Scientists, Engineers and IT Professionals do. With 99% of students agreeing they are now more aware of the many different careers, and study opportunities students have available to them at CDU. All of the students agreed it is very important to offer this type of program with this information every year, and the learning experiences they found highly interesting and did showcased a variety of careers. 98% of students either agreed or are considering studying Science, Technology or Engineering after completing school. Full evaluation results page 9 of the report

Career Requests IT x 6 Teaching x 2 Psychology x 6 Design/Architecture x 2 Science x 11 Pharmacy x 10 Engineering x 17

Nursing x 2 Medical x 15 Business x 3 Law x 2 Aquaculture x 2 Sport Science x 8 Environmental Science x 2

Chef x 1 Pilot x 2 Dentist x 1 Mathematic x 2 Beauty x 1 Memory Mook x 1 Physiotherapy x 1

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Student Groups Blue Group = Charles Darwin Green Group = Albert Einstein Ronaq Varma, Emmanuel Khemis, Mimi Kunnikorn& Irene Lai Sierra Bath, April Payne & Agostinho Pereira

Sattler Christian College, MacKillop Catholic College, St Joseph’s Catholic College, Marrara Christian College & Taminmin College Darwin Middle School & O’Loughlin Catholic College

Orange Group = Isaac Newton Red Group = Marie Curie

David MacBain, Manickam Thiruselvam, Lara Terte & Renato Soares Taytae Teerakaew, Ruchir Patil & Erin Paterson

Palmerston Senior College, Sanderson Middle School, Essington School Gunbalanya School, Dripstone Middle School & Kormilda College of Darwin, Good Shepherd Lutheran College & Marrara Christian College

Official Closing Ceremony Student Group Volunteers – CDU Ambassadors & Staff National Director Year 10 MacKillop Students

Present: L-R: Irene, April, Sierra, Taytae, David & Ronaq Jacqueline Bellars Onsite Reporters Sophie & Ella

CDU Sarah Mickan Exercise Sports Science – Fastest time for speed gate agility Awards

Hugo Murrell Cerys Hughes Kayla Halton Charles Eriku Alexa Ferrer Gabriel Hernandez Anna Theodosiou Nicholas Power

He established that all species of life have descended over time from common ancestors, and proposed the scientific theory that

this branching pattern of evolution resulted from a process that he called natural selection, in which the struggle for existence has a

similar effect to the artificial selection involved in selective breeding.

Einstein realized the inadequacies of Newtonian mechanics and his special theory of relativity stemmed from an attempt to reconcile the

laws of mechanics with the laws of the electromagnetic field. He investigated the thermal properties of light with a low radiation density and his observations laid the foundation of the photon theory of light.

Was an English physicist, mathematician, astronomer, natural philosopher, alchemist and theologian, who has been "considered by many to be the greatest and most influential scientist who ever lived." His monograph

Philosophiæ Naturalis Principia Mathematica, published in 1687, lays the foundations for most of classical mechanics. In this work, Newton described

universal gravitation and the three laws of motion, which dominated the scientific view of the physical universe for the next three centuries.

Her achievements included a theory of radioactivity, techniques

for isolating radioactive isotopes, and the discovery of two elements, polonium and radium. Under her direction, the world's

first studies were conducted into the treatment of neoplasms, using radioactive isotopes.

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Promotions Thursday 14th April, 2016 - Science Teachers Association of the NT Science Launch

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2016 & Past Event Report: http://schools-engagement.cdu.edu.au/events/conocophillips

2016 Photos: https://www.facebook.com/CDUSchoolsEngagement

Year 10 MacKillop Catholic College Work Experience Students, Sophie & Ella joined the 2016 ConocoPhillips Australia Science Experience as On-Site Reporters, participating, observing and speaking to participants to gather information for their story below, this has also been published on the CDU Schools Engagement Website.

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Science

Psychology & Clinical Science - ‘The Science of Memory’ Senior Lecturer in Psychology Dr Simon Moss Simon Moss’ primary research interest concerns how characteristics of organizations and societies, such as inequality of income or instability of jobs, influence the neural functioning—and ultimately the mood, creativity, intuition, engagement, honesty, and altruism—of individuals. The Art & Science of Memory: Five keys to Learning, allows

you to immerse yourself in a virtual "Memory Palace" of 5 panoramic, interactive rooms representing 5 key memory techniques. This focuses on developing a stimulating learning experience for students to learn in an interactive environment. http://www.cdu.edu.au/moocs/memory

Flinders University NT Medical Program; If I was a Medical Student, what kind of things would I learn?

Flinders University NT Ms Kelly-Anne Browne, Ms Buddhika Weerasundera, Mr Enoka Gunawardane and Mr Gregory Raymond

The School of Medicine prepares students to practice medicine in diverse locations as clinicians, researchers or administrators. Understanding the physical, social and

behavioural sciences collectively with the application of clinical skills underpins the program. Students participate in various activities including a body part identification race; monitor oxygen levels and heart rates and were shown how good their hand washing was, and how it is not such a simple thing to do properly. Student were also shown a presentation on the NT Medical Program and explained what they would need to do and when, if they would like to apply for a scholarship to become a Doctor in the NT. http://www.flinders.edu.au/medicine/courses/medical-course/nt-medical-program/

Exercise and Sports Science

Senior Lecturer Mr Jim Lee and Technical Officer Miss Sarah Mickan

Exercise and Sport Scientists are experts in understanding how human bodies respond to exercise, and how to make a difference to the quality of life for all people. Exercise and Sport Scientists use exercise as an intervention to improve health and fitness, enhance physical performance and prevent and rehabilitate injury in both healthy and physically challenged populations. In this activity students will participate in physiological tests designed to test their speed, reaction time and power in both individual and team environments. http://www.cdu.edu.au/pcs/exercise-sport-science

Clinical Science, Pharmacy

CD Senior Lecturer in Pharmacology Dr Yean Yeow & Technical Officer Ms Lynette Lowe

Simple pharmaceutical preparation; Pharmacists use their expertise in medicines to optimise health outcomes and minimise medication misadventure. The practice of pharmacy includes the custody, preparation, dispensing and provision of medicines, together with systems and information to assure quality of use. Students participated in our dose administration aid packing activity, which is commonly used for clients who may have to take mutable medication on varying days. Students could take their medications pack with them, but these medications packs are extra yummy skittles so they might not make it home. Please note: adverse effects of this type of medication may include, weight gain & hyperglycaemia. http://www.cdu.edu.au/pcs/pharmacy

Environmental Science; Associate Head Learning & Teaching Environmental Science Dr Penny Wurm, Senior Research Fellow-Aquatic Ecology Dr Erica Garcia, Senior Lecturer in Plant Science Dr Sean Bellairs & Technical Officer Mr Quan Tien, Yolande Yep, Christine Collins, Marama Gray & Sarah Mickan This activity looks at biodiversity, and the amazing variety of small creatures living in

simple everyday environments. Students will collect samples from simple environments

such as pond water and decomposing flora waste, and under microscopes examine the

different life forms present, and in a variety of other environment samples pre-collected. Students were encouraged to use the

resources provided to identify the life forms discovered and then have it confirmed, ask questions and participate in discussion.

http://www.cdu.edu.au/environment

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Science

Primary Industries; Horticulture and Aquaculture Team Leader Mr Scott MacDonald, Aquaculture Lecturer Mr Chadd Mumme & Horticulture/Aquaculture Technical Officer Ms Kathy Kellam

Students visited the Horticulture & Aquaculture Facilities and were shown the propagation shade houses and were taken through the functions of our nursery water recycling system. Students were shown and sampled the variety edible plants, trees, and fresh herbs. Students toured the aquaculture complex and were

explained the special features of the animals under culture, these included Barramundi, Fresh Water Crayfish, Flat back Sea Turtles, Clown fish and our beautiful coral display. Students had an opportunity to hold a variety of species and hand feed the large barramundi. http://www.cdu.edu.au/cdu-vet/primary-industries

IT, Engineering & Educational Information & Technology; Password Security, Why is this really important?

How safe is your password? In this activity, students using online technologies were explained the basic principals’ applied to password security, students were shown and had it clearly explained to them why it is so important to ensure they always protected, and what they

needed to do to ensure they protect themselves at all times. http://www.cdu.edu.au/engit

Engineering Chemical Engineering Dr Suresh Thennadil, CDU Student Ambassadors Chris Jong & Nick Ngwabi

Engineers makes things happen, offering a world of excitement, challenges and interesting career opportunities. Engineering converts science and technology into successful innovation, providing the conditions for civilized living. The work of engineers

can be seen everywhere - in health, in our cities, in the country, in food supply and distribution, in medicine and in aerospace. In addition to everyday problems, engineers also develop solutions for emergency situations arising from accidents which require rapid action to reduce adverse impact. An example is an oil spill, such as the one that occurred in April 2010 in the Gulf of Mexico in the US. Oil spills cause huge environmental damage, destroying sea life and birds which feed on sea life. Thus technologies have to be developed so that we are prepared to take rapid action to limit damage from large scale accidents. In the case of oil spills, this means we have to develop methods to rapidly and effectively remove oil from the water. In this experiment, students use research methodology to explore and record observations to determine the best method, to use an absorbent or a dispersant on oil and why. http://www.cdu.edu.au/engit

Career Investigations Student Recruitment Co-ordinator Mrs Tanya Weatherstone What do you need to do now, at School, to have that career you want?

Students were encouraged to think about their career aspirations and provided an overview of what to expect in Year 10 with regards their Personal Learning Plan (PLP), which is a subject that focuses on their career choices, and contributes to them achieving their Year 12, NT Certificate of Education & Training (NTCET). We briefly explained the difference between a NTCET and NTCET with Australian Tertiary Academic Rank (ATAR), and gave an overview of how an ATAR is calculated for entry into a degree. Students were provided an insight into careers achieved through VET and Higher Education study, including what subjects in senior years are considered assumed knowledge when applying for a specific degree. Students were informed of other or alternative entry pathways,such as the Tertiary Enabling

Programs. Students were encouraged to ask questions relevant to their interests.

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Student Survey Results

Did the event give you a better understanding of what type of work Scientists, Engineers & IT people do?

AnswerOptions ResponsePercent ResponseCount

Yes 100.0% 95

No 0.0% 0

AnsweredQuestion 95

SkippedQuestion 1

Did the event give you a better understanding of the many Careers you could study at CDU?

AnswerOptions ResponsePercent ResponseCount

Yes 98.9% 94

No 1.1% 1

AnsweredQuestion 95

SkippedQuestion 1

Did the program provide you a variety of experiences that were interesting?

AnswerOptions ResponsePercent ResponseCount

Yes 98.9% 94

No 1.1% 1

AnsweredQuestion 95

SkippedQuestion 1

Please tick the Activities you enjoyed

AnswerOptions ResponsePercent ResponseCount

ConocoPhillips Australia- LNG Plant Seminar 61.5% 59

Flinders Medical Program NT 77.1% 74

Engineering 67.7% 65

Pharmacy 87.5% 84

Exercise Sports Science 84.4% 81

ConocoPhillips LNG Gas Plant Tour 92.7% 89

Information and Technology 'Password Security" 81.3% 78

Aquaculture and Horticulture 86.5% 83

School of Environmental Science- The Diversity of Life 84.4% 81

Career Investigations 77.1% 74

Psychology Seminar, The Science of Memory- Simon Moss 85.4% 82

AnsweredQuestion 96

SkippedQuestion 0

Do you feel this program should be offered at Charles Darwin University every year?

AnswerOptions ResponsePercent ResponseCount

Yes 100.0% 95

No 0.0% 0

AnsweredQuestion 95

SkippedQuestion 1

After Year 12 do you want to study Science, Engineering and/or Technology?

AnswerOptions ResponsePercent ResponseCount

Yes 55.8% 53

No 3.2% 3

Maybe 41.1% 39

AnsweredQuestion 95

SkippedQuestion 1

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Sample of Student Letters

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A Special Thank you to all who supported the delivery of the 2016 event

Official Opening Ceremony CDU Vice-Chancellor Prof Simon Maddocks National Director Ms Jacqueline Bellars ConocoPhillips Australia NT Operations Manager Mr Filippo Meacci

CDU Office of MACE – School EngagementMrs Trisha Mellow – Event Organiser Mrs Marissa Briston - Event Ms Irta Ranchman – Event

Mrs Karen Glazbrook - MC Mrs Tanya Weatherstone – Careers Sierra Bath – Green Group Leader

Mr Taytae Teerakaew – Red Group Leader Mr David MacBain – Orange Group Leader

Mr Ronaq Varma – Blue Group Leader Mr Sophie Port & Ella Ludbrook On-Site Reporter

CDU Student Ambassadors Engineering Activity Mr Chris Jong & Mr Nick Ngwabi Green Group Miss April Payne & Mr Agostinho Pereira Blue Group Mr Emmanuel Khemis, Miss Irene Lai & Miss Mimi Kunnikorn Orange Group Mr Manickam Thiruselvam, Miss Lara Terte & Mr Renato Soares Red Group Mr Ruchir Patil & Mrs Erin Paterson

CDU Faculty of Engineering, Health, Science & the Environment Pro Vice Chancellor Aspro Steve Shanahan Executive Assistant Mrs Wendy Jennings Engineering Dr Suresh Thennadil Exercise Sports Science Mr Jim Lee & Miss Sarah Mickan Pharmacy Dr Yean Yeow Tan, Mrs Danielle Butler & Ms Lynette Lowe Information Technology Mr Charles Yeo Environmental Science Dr Penny Wurm Dr Sean Bellairs Dr Erica Garcia Ms Yolande Yep Miss Christine Collins Miss Mara Gray Miss Sarah Mickan

Flinders University NT Ms Kelly-Anne Browne Ms Buddhika Weerasundera Mr Enoka Gunawardane Mr Gregory Raymond CDU School of Primary Industries Mr Scott MacDonald, Mr Chadd Mumme & Ms Kathy Kellam ConocoPhillips Australia Mr Filippo Meacci Ms Jess Ong Mr Peter Kirkpatrick Ms Amanda Minchin Mr Fergus Robinson Mr Stuart Barz Mr Graeme Hill Ms June Cafirma

Report compiled by: Trisha Mellow, Sierra Bath & Ella Ludbrook

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‘The Photo Album’