Fully booked: Inspiring School Science Technicians

3 April 2019 09:00-15:30, London, United Kingdom

Introduction

This event is now full. If you would like to be placed on the waiting list please e-mail events@rsc.org

This event brings together key stakeholders in education to recognise School Science Technicians from the East and South East region’s schools and colleges. The conference provides cross discipline relevant and accessible information to inspire science technicians in supporting teachers of science to deliver engaging and inspirational practical science.

Programme

ARRIVAL - 09:00 – 09:35

Registration, refreshments and networking

OPENING SESSION 09.45-10.30

Rizwana Alvi - Welcome on behalf of the sponsors.
TBD Keynote address:

MORNING BREAKOUT SESSIONS - 10:40 - 12:00

Managing risk in the science department: The technician’s role - Steve Jones; CLEAPS
Exploring Learn Chemistry Resources & Activities to celebrate The International Year of the Periodic Table - Emily Howe & Katie Nuttall; RSC
Core Physics practicals - Eleanor Wylie; IOP
Microscale chemistry: The technicians role - Rizwana Alvi; RSC
Microscopy: Familiarisation and use of - Simon Quinnell;

LUNCH & NETWORKING 12:05 - 12:40

AFTERNOON BREAKOUT SESSIONS - 12.50-14.10

Managing risk in the science department: The technician’s role - Steve Jones; CLEAPS
An introduction to chemical organisation and Labexpert - Chris Pambou; Labexpert
Core chemistry practicals Ellen Morrison; Callywith College
Plant Science Simon Quinnell;

AFTERNOON REFRESHMENTS - 14.15-14.30

CLOSING SESSION - 14.35-15.20

Rizwana Alvi - Welcome to afternoon session.
Exhibition Science: Activities for Stem clubs and open days Paul Cook
Robin Griffiths - Closing comments

CLOSE – 15:30

Venue

The Royal Society of Chemistry

The Royal Society of Chemistry, Burlington House, Piccadilly, London, W1J 0BA, United Kingdom