Science Exposed 2007
Another successful year of Science EXPOsed saw more than 1,600 students from 64 NSW high schools converging on key Macquarie Street landmarks over two days on 18 and 19 October 2007. Minister Verity Firth, Minister for Science and Medical Research, launched the 2007 festival of science, engineering and technology at Hyde Park Barracks on 18 October.
“A successful nation will value science and seek to encourage young people to follow a scientific career," Minister Firth said. "Just as important is the need for young people to appreciate the contribution that science has made to our health and well-being. We also want young people, teachers and parents to appreciate how exciting and fun science can be. A generation that has both curiosity and scientific method is a generation that will be able to cope with the challenges of the future” said Minister Firth.
Sydney’s earliest colonial buildings on Macquarie Street, Sydney – Parliament House, the Mint, and Hyde Park Barracks – were venues for some of the newest ideas and technologies available. Science Expo exhibits from New South Wales’ leading science and medical research institutions included hands-on displays of heart research, sport and science, astrobiology, food science technology, police forensics, physics and photonics.
Science EXPOsed 2007 also featured workshops, panel discussions and competitions. Over the two days, students solved a crime using DNA and forensic evidence, explored the wonders of cryogenics and liquid nitrogen, and learned to create electronic circuits in the popular MadLab workshops.
One highlight of Science EXPOsed 2007 was the Science EXPOsed Challenge, produced by the Great Engineering Challenge team from the University of NSW. Within the confines of NSW Parliament House, twelve MPs formed teams with students from their electorates to simulate a road safety challenge. Teams were required to construct a 'truck' and test it on a track in simulated wet and dry conditions with several different weights and load bearings.
ABC TV personalities James O'Loghlin (The New Inventors) and Jonica Newby (Catalyst) led scientists, ecologists, forensic police and ethicists in panel discussions on nanotechnology and science careers.
The Young Tall Poppy Science Awards were also presented to thirteen outstanding, young scientists at an event at NSW Parliament House on 18 October 2007 (see photos).
Science EXPOsed featured the following activities:
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