No Images? Click here Hi there, Next week (Mon 25 Sept – Sun 1 Oct) is the non-teaching period so enjoy the short break from classes. You can access your exam timetable online from next Wed 27 Sept. Don't forget to take breaks and use all of the support services available to you on campus, like Academic Skills and the Students page. There are many great opportunities and events over the coming weeks, so read below for more! IN THIS ISSUE
Course and Career PlanningGAMSAT Information sessionThinking about taking the GAMSAT? Come along to this session to find out what’s involved in GAMSAT, and tips on how to prepare for it. Tues 3 Oct, 1pm - 2pm. More information. Melbourne Business School Information EveningsMBS are holding information sessions about graduate study in the areas of Accounting, Finance, Management and Marketing. There will also be one-on-one appointments available for those interested in Economics and Applied Econometrics. Tues 10 – Thu 12 Oct. Registrations required. ANIP Commonwealth Parliamentary InternshipsApplications for Commonwealth Parliamentary Internships for first Semester 2018 close on Sat 30 Sept, with ANIP Travel Grants of up to $1,000 available to assist students with travel and accommodation expenses in Canberra. Students are placed in the parliamentary offices of MPs and Senators for a fortnight during the sitting weeks in either February to May or July to October. InternshipsInterested in undertaking an internship related to your current field of study?The Science and Technology Internship subjects will enable you to gain real experience working in a science or technology related workplace! Undergraduate (SCIE30002) and Masters (SCIE90017) internship subjects are offered in Summer Semester, Semester 1 and 2. For further information, please visit the website. Students with DisabilitiesThe Australian Network on Disability (AND) is offering students with a disability the opportunity to undertake a paid internship with leading and forward-thinking organisations across a range of disciplines. The Stepping Into program accepts applications from students with all types of disabilities including but not limited to physical disability, mental health conditions, sensory impairments and immunological conditions. Find out more on the website and complete the online application form by Fri 6 Oct. ACE CRC’s Summer Internship ProgramThe three successful student applicants to the Antarctic Climate & Ecosystems CRC Summer Internships will receive the opportunity to work alongside leading Australian climate scientists at the headquarters in the University of Tasmania’s Waterfront Building in Hobart. Interns will also receive a stipend of $700 per week to cover living expenses. Applications due Fri 13 Oct. More information. Defence Engineering Internship Program (DEIP)The intent of DEIP is to increase engineering students’ level of interest and participation in defence industry, in particular small to medium sized Enterprises (SMEs). DEIP will do this by pairing 30 selected third or fourth year (or equivalent) engineering students to undertake a paid internship with selected defence industry SMEs from around Australia. More information. Internship on UoM Careers OnlineTo view and apply for all internship opportunities visit the Careers Online portal. Top JobsGIW Environmental Solutions – ESD ConsultantGIW Environmental Solutions is a specialist Environmentally Sustainable Design (ESD) consultancy. We continue to work on a diverse range of both boutique and high profile developments, assisting to transition the built environment in shaping our skyline and the spaces we inhabit. This role requires the successful candidate to develop innovative sustainable design solutions on a triple bottom line basis. More information. Urban Science Pacific Limited – Analyst (Entry Level 0-2 years experience)This is an entry level position supporting the delivery of client services. The successful candidate will use their analytical and technical skills such as SQL, GIS, Excel, and VBA as well as using their proprietary software to execute high quality data-related projects in a timely manner. More information. Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE) Asia-Pacific Graduate Trainee Program 2018/19CASE Asia-Pacific invites you to participate in its trainee program, which aims to develop educational fundraisers of the future. You will be employed full-time at one of their host institutions, and enjoy support from CASE Asia-Pacific, which manages the program and provides formal training and mentoring throughout the 12 months. More information. Sci-Comm TipEach newsletter we feature tips from our very own science communication extraordinaire in the School of Biosciences, Dr Jen Martin. Follow Jen on Twitter @scidocmartin or check out her blog, Espresso Science. SciComm Tip #12 Get active on TwitterMore and more scientists are using Twitter as a wonderful tool to stay up to date with science research and news. It’s also a fabulous way to ‘meet’ and have discussions with other scientists. Follow interesting people and before you know it you’ll be reading fascinating science and engaging in useful conversations. And what’s more, condensing your ideas into 140 characters is a very effective way to improve your communication skills. These are just a couple of the reasons Twitter is worth a look. OpportunitiesResearch Discovery Tours – Schools of Physics and EngineeringThis is a rare opportunity to visit research laboratories in the School of Physics. In these tours you will have a first-hand look at the facilities and chat to leading researchers. Please register for one or more tours using the links provided. Lab of Professor Robert Scholten: Explore the interaction of atoms with laser light, including applications in the generation of ultracold electrons and ions for imaging and machining on the nano-scale, and using diamond to detect quantum Berry phase and ultra-small magnetic fields. Mon 2 Oct, 10am - 11am. Register now. Lab of Assoc. Professor Jeff McCallum: Hear and see major research projects directed at the development of quantum technologies that explore key fundamental issues in solid state and optical materials and devices for information processing and communications. Tues 3 Oct 1.30pm - 2.30pm. Register now. Nanostructured Interfaces & Materials Science (NIMS) Lab: The NIMS Group conducts research into and develops next-generation thin films and particle systems with engineered properties, for applications in nanoscience and biomedicine. Tues 3 Oct 2.30pm - 3pm. Register now. Lab of Professor Chris Chantler: This lab investigates questions including; how do X-rays get absorbed, diffract and scatter from matter? Can we predict the shape of X-ray Absorption Fine Structure? Do we understand the fundamental forces between charges? Wed 4 Oct, 1pm - 2pm. Register now. Thermodynamics Lab: The Thermodynamics Laboratory undertakes fundamental and applied research in transport and power generation. Wed 4 Oct 10.30am - 11.15am. Register now. Lab of Professor Ken Crozier: Meet leading researchers in the Crozier Lab and see their work in micro- and nano- optical structures and their applications in imaging, sensing and lab-on-a-chip. Thu 5 Oct 2pm - 3pm. Register now. PhD Opportunities in EcologyThe Fire Ecology and Biodiversity Group is offering two exciting PhD projects for 2018. Successful applicants will study the effects of fire and fragmentation on biodiversity in eucalypt woodlands. More information. Student Engagement GrantsThe second round of the 2017 Student Engagement Grants is now open. Grants support students to build leadership skills, connect with peers, staff and organisations, and have a positive impact in a community that is meaningful to them. More information. EventsDinner with scientists at the 2017 Graeme Clark Oration Dinnerveski has a unique opportunity for 6 students to attend the Graeme Clark Oration and Dinner, which hosts the best and brightest academic minds in the state. You will engage with our veski fellows and board members and have the opportunity to speak with researchers directly. Apply now. Faculty of Veterinary and Agricultural Sciences - Dookie DayExperience the University of Melbourne’s Dookie campus and the latest developments in research, learning and teaching in plant and animal health, farming, food and agribusiness. Learn about our courses in agriculture, veterinary medicine and food science. Wed 18 Oct. More information. Key Dates and ServicesStop 1Drop Ins: 15-minute appointments. Bookings can only be made by dropping into ground floor, Stop 1. Careers enquiry: assistance with identifying resources, workshops, events and job opportunities to help support your career development. Mondays 9am - 5pm & Wednesdays 9am - 6pm. Resume and Cover letter review: Come prepared by reviewing online tools and resources. Fridays 10am - 5pm. A full program of upcoming sessions are listed on the Stop 1 website, and include: Student Employability Development: Learn strategies to help you search and apply for practical industry-based experiences and employment opportunities. Attend lecture-theatre style presentations or practice-based workshops. Career Conversations: Open sessions for students to come in and ask burning careers questions and have the opportunity for an informal chat or group discussion. These sessions are held three times per month for one hour, at different locations around the Parkville campus. Students are seen on a first-come, first-served basis. ScholarshipsWEHI Undergraduate Vacation ScholarshipsGain hands-on experience in medical research through the Walter and Eliza Hall Institute's Undergraduate Vacation Scholarships. Positions are available with leading medical researchers in fields including bioinformatics, cancer, computational biology, epidemiology, genomics, immunology, medicinal chemistry, proteomics and structural biology. Successful applicants will receive a stipend of $400/week. Applications close Fri 6 Oct. Apply now. 2018 UoM Graduate Research Scholarship application deadlinesAre you finishing your honours year and considering applying for a PhD? Application deadlines are coming up. Information about the online application process is available here. International student applications due Sat 30 Sept. Domestic student applications due Tues 31 Oct. AIEF-BHP Tertiary Scholarships 2018AIEF-BHP Tertiary Scholarships are awarded to outstanding Indigenous students undertaking engineering, science and other approved degrees, who aspire to work with BHP. The scholarship covers accommodation costs, education related expenses and a living allowance. Mentorship and career development opportunities are also available. Postgraduate students, and students part way through their degree are encouraged to apply. Apply by Sun 29 Oct via the website. Indigenous STEM Awards – Applications opening soonThe Indigenous STEM Awards recognise, reward and promote the achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people studying and working in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) fields. To be eligible for this award the nominee must identify as an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person, be currently enrolled in university or senior high school, show passion, engagement and improvement in science, technology, engineering or mathematics. Tertiary Student Award winners will receive a bursary award of up to $5000. Applications open on Mon 16 Oct. More info. Science in the MediaLife’s a drag, unless you live in a bubbleAn international team led by the University of Melbourne has shown objects can sink in water with close to zero drag, proving an 18th century physics theory. Read the article and check out the video. The deadly ingredients in a tropical hurricaneHurricane Irma has made history as the longest-lasting, top-intensity hurricane ever recorded. But don't know the basics? Professor Ian Simmonds (School of Earth Sciences) looks at how these monsters form. Find out. Nerds and Billionaires: Let scientists out of their boxesAn intersting article written by CSIRO Chief Executive, Dr Larry Marshall about breaking down barriers between scientists and business, and how this will help us to take more great Australian science from benchtop to beta to buyer. Read it. BSc Alumna interviewed on Australian Spotlight podcastDreaming of working at NASA? Dr Beth Jens works at the NASA Jet Propulsion Lab and has been interviewed for the Australian Consulate in LA’s Australian Spotlight podcast. Listen to it now. Or read more about Beth in this article in 3010. To stay up to date between editions please like our Science Student News page on Facebook, as well as our Science at Melbourne page on Facebook, and follow us on Twitter. Until next time we are truly yours, Science News |