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STANSW Chemistry Conference, 2018 Report
By Deborah de Ridder
The Chemistry Conference was held on 14th May, and STANSW
again wishes to thank Macquarie University for their continued
support of STANSW conferences by hosting this event. The first
Chemistry Conference was held in 2012, and it has since become
a popular annual event.
The workshop presenters included an inspiring line-up including
Vatché Ansourian, Jeanette Hurst, Samantha Dreon, Helen
Wastie, Louise Water, Margaret Shepherd, Anjali Rao and Trish
Stockbridge. The quality of all these workshops was outstanding,
and the range included Module-specific workshops, Working
Scientifically, Depth Studies and Science Extension. It is apparent
that there is a great need for further Professional Learning on
the Science Extension course, and STANSW will aim to provide
further opportunities later in the year. Watch this space!
This year Alison Roger from the Department of Molecular Sciences
gave the Welcome presentation, followed by the keynote
presenter, Associate Professor Joanne Jamie from Macquarie
University. She spoke about her work in Organic Chemistry, and
the Biosecurity Futures Research Centre at Macquarie University.
Her presentation supported the introduction of Organic Chemistry
in the Stage 6 Chemistry syllabus, and gave some insight into
biochemistry research.
The second keynote address was by Dr Abidali Mohamedali of
the Department of Molecular Sciences at Macquarie University.
His presentation was “Fostering Entrepreneurial thinking in the
HSC Chemistry Curriculum”.
NESA is very supportive of STANSW events, and a NESA
presentation was given by Corlina Ho, who gave some
background into Stage 6 assessment and exams.
The Chemistry conference provided highly valued support to
Chemistry teachers, and allowed the conference participants to
engage with contemporary academic research.
Keynote Prof Alison Rodger Head Of
Department, Department of Molecular
Sciences MQ
Keynote Associate Professor, Joanne Jamie
- Department of Molecular Sciences MQ
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