[Catalist] FW: Invitation - Earth Connections WA - 15 October 2019

[John Clarke]

Hi All,
Please see the invitation below.

Regards,
John


[Curtin University]<http://www.curtin.edu.au/>

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EARTH CONNECTIONS WA
Inaugural Networking Event





Earth, the Real Science

Our Earth, our future needs to be healthy and sustainable for human-kind and it requires the next generation of diverse scientists with multidisciplinary skills to understand, protect and save it by 2050 –meeting the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. Earth’s past, present and future requires a diverse science culture.



Curtin University invites you to attend the inaugural event of Earth Connections WA. Earth Connections WA is a network of students, teachers, researchers and industry representatives interested in working together to grow student engagement in Earth, Environment & Planetary Sciences, and to showcase the diversity of people working in this field.



At the inaugural event students and their teachers will meet inspiring researchers, hear about their fascinating career pathways and find out about the current projects they’re working on. There’ll be panel discussions, speed networking and a chance to plan future activities or find a mentor.



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Event details
Event:
Earth Connections WA – Inaugural Networking Event

Teachers and Year 9/10 students meet the researchers (academia, industry and government)

Teachers – this event is designed for small groups of Year 9/10 students accompanied by 1-2 teachers. Maximum of 6 attendees per school (either one teacher and five students or two teachers and four students). Please be mindful of gender diversity when selecting students.
Date:
Tuesday 15 October 2019
Time:
10.00am-2.00pm
Location:
Exhibition Space, Building 500
Resources and Chemistry Precinct
Curtin University
Kent Street, Bentley
RSVP:
Please RSVP your attendance by registering online. Registrations close 7th October 2019

Early responses are appreciated.

Event registration

Please register here<https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/earth-connections-wa-inaugural-networking-event-tickets-67651177493>

About Earth Connections WA

Earth Connections WA is a network of passionate researchers and teachers interested in working together to grow student engagement in Earth, Environment & Planetary Sciences, and to showcase the diversity of people working in this field.

Earth, Environment and Planetary Science encompasses Earth’s geology and all aspects of major natural sciences (physics, chemistry, biology), mathematics and engineering. It is a wide-reaching field and includes:

  *   Our place in the solar system
  *   Our environment (continents and oceans)
  *   Earth’s atmosphere (climate)
  *   Our precious resources (minerals, energy and water)
  *   Understanding our exposure to mass extinctions and geohazards

Earth Connections WA brings together diverse and inspiring educators and researchers to support and mentor the next generation.

•         Nurturing and protecting our planet through gender diversity and visibility

•         Highlighting globally significant challenges - climate change, extinction of life, locating new resources and protecting our precious environment and ecosystems

•         Creating and promoting indispensable career pathways

•         Showcasing the development and application of latest technologies

Further information

If you have any special requirements to enable you to participate at this event please advise when you RSVP. We will contact you to provide assistance.

For information about disability services at Curtin, please visit disability.curtin.edu.au<http://disability.curtin.edu.au/>.




Make tomorrow better.


CRICOS Provider Code 00301J


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