[Catalist] Professor Jessica Meeuwig - "Pulling back the big blue curtain: big fish and big parks - Days of scientific discovery for students in Years 11 Marine and Biology and Year 10

[Michelle AUSTIN]

Hello members

Come and join Edith Cowan University (ECU) as we host the 2019 ATSE Eminent Speaker, Professor Jessica Meeuwig, for a day of scientific exploration and explanation.

Professor Jessica Meeuwig, Western Australian Science Communicator of the Year (2010) and a finalist for West Australian of the Year (2017), believes that sharing research is fundamental to our collected efforts to create flourishing oceans.

Join Jessica as she shares the work of her research group, the Marine Futures Lab and their focus on conservation-driven research, with particular attention on the role that highly protected marine parks can play in rebuilding healthy resilient oceans.  She will share, through presentation, and hands-on workshops, the pioneering developments her research group has developed through the use of mid-water baited remote underwater video systems to further our understanding of our open ocean wildlife.

As well as the fascinating presentation by Professor Meeuwig, students and teachers will be invited to take part in hands-on marine biology and BRUV workshops, which will showcase scientific techniques used as part of the important research being undertaken across Australia, by marine scientists from UWA and ECU.

Event Details:
Date:    Monday 10th June 2019
Time:    09.00-2.45
Venue: Edith Cowan University, 270 Joondalup Drive, Joondalup WA
Cost:     Free
Who:    This event is suitable for students studying Year 11 ATAR Biology and or ATAR Marine and Maritime Studies, or Year 10 students who are interested in Biological, Environmental, Conservation and Wildlife Biology and Sustainability.

Transport subsidy is available on request.

Booking:  We have spaces available for one additional school, so please contact Michelle Austin ASAP by emailing: m.austin at ecu.edu.au<mailto:m.austin at ecu.edu.au>

Kind regards

Michelle Austin
Science Engagement Coordinator
T: (08) 6304 2083 M: 0450 161 006
School of Science, Edith Cowan University
Website: http://www.ecu.edu.au/schools./science CRICOS UPS 00279B

ECU is proud to be a member of the SAGE Pilot of the Athena SWAN charter in Australia. This initiative promotes gender equality and encourages opportunities for girls in STEM.



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