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Comberton Sixth Form - New Building - Summer 2011 Comberton Sixth Form - New Building - Summer 2011
'Beyond School'
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A series of lunchtime lectures to inform and inspire a career in science 'beyond school'. Guest speakers will be describing their own careers and giving tips for success. At present, 'Beyond School', is mainly organised by the science department but other departments may contribute lectures depending on interest.
Time: 12.35 - 1.05pm
Place: CSF Lecture Theatre
For all interested 6th form students and staff, and (subject to space) pupils from Years 10 and 11.
Current Programme:
Wednesday 25 January:
Stephen F Ashley - 'Nuclear Physics'
Dr Stephen F Ashley, an engineer from the University of Cambridge, will talk about his career and specialised knowledge on Nuclear Physics.
Thursday 2 February
Brandon Murray - 'Ecologist'
Suitable for biologists, geographers and anyone interested in the environment. Mr Murray will be relating his tales of trapping protected species such as water voles and adders. Apparently a Pringles tube is a key component.
Wednesday 22 February:
Alun Williams - 'Veterinary Pathologist'
Talk by Professor Alun Williams who will be speaking about his career as a veterinary pathologist and his work on Channel 4's 'Inside Natures Giants'.
Tuesday 28 February:
Natalie Roberts - 'Oceanography'
Natalie Roberts is a young oceanographer at the Department of Earth Sciences at the University of Cambridge who studies the effect of climate change and earth-ocean-atmosphere systems. [Video Podcast - view "Ocean Currents"].
Friday 2 March
Dorian Ransome - Manager of Bourn Hall Clinic
Suitable for all scientists and any pupils who have strong ethical opinions regarding IVF. The talk will be related to the science behind the Bourn Hall Clinic and how Dorian got to where he is today. http://www.bourn-hall-clinic.co.uk/
Monday 19 March
Robert Lasenby - 'Physics Researcher'
A previous CVC student who is excelling as a physicist researching particle theory at Oxford University. http://www2.physics.ox.ac.uk/contacts/people/lasenby
Friday 23 March
Becky Pilditch - 'Entrepreneur'
Suitable for all scientists (particularly the chemists), business student, art and design. Her background is in design. She and her team have invented an ink that conducts electricity. Becky will be discussing the science behind the ink and how to set up a business from making that discovery.http://www.bareconductive.com/tutorials
Miss H Frampton
Teacher of Science
The Science department are hosting a series of talks entitled 'Beyond School', which is aimed primarily towards students in the sixth form and also years 10 and 11. We are hoping to run a series of lunchtime talks, delivered by guest speakers with a scientific background. The talks will provide students with insights into their career pathway, the nature of their role and the science they are involved with. The purpose of these sessions is to inform pupils of the science careers available to them and provide tips on the pathways to a successful future within science. The talks will be hosted in the new sixth form lecture theatre at lunchtimes.
We see these talks as offering very valuable support to our students, by broadening their awareness of the range of possible career opportunities that draw on an understanding of science. We are particularly keen to use examples of people who are working locally or who are from the local area. Our aspiration is to be able to offer a range of speakers who talk about their employment, the science relating to it and an outline of their career pathway to date. The talk should be a maximum of 30 minutes, included in which there should be 5 minutes for questions.
If you have a scientific background and would be interested in inspiring the first cohort of CVC sixth form students to see the science beyond the classroom the science department would be delighted to hear from you.
If you are interested please could you contact Miss H Frampton by .
Page Updated: 31 January 2012
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Lunchtime Lecture: Wednesday 22 February: - Lunchtime Talk by Professor Alun Williams - 'Veterinary Pathologist' - about his career
and his work on Channel 4's 'Inside Natures Giants'. In the CSF Lecture Theatre at 12.35pm ['Beyond School' programme].
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