Hi there,

Another jam packed edition of BSci News awaits.

A few of our favourite things coming up soon: next week we are running 10 Research Discovery Tours at labs usually closed to the public. An exclusive event just for BSci students! Search for these on Careers Online or read on for more details.

Also, did you read about the National Science Quiz in the last edition of BSci News? Hosted by Charlie Pickering, this is one event not to be missed!

And just a reminder to everyone to like our Facebook page dedicated to students, to get all the most recent events and news from the Faculty.

IN THIS ISSUE

• Events

• BSci Tips

• Opportunities

• Top Job

• Services

• Sci-Comm 101

• Science in the Media

Events

Science and Technology Internship Subject

Need help organising a Science and Technology Internship as part of your studies? Register for these upcoming sessions.

Organising a Placement
Tues 12 April 11am-12pm or
Tues 12 April 12:30–1:30pm

Effective Cover Letter and Resume Writing, Wed 20 April 12-1pm

Effective Interview Preparation, Wed 27 April 12-1pm

BioBeers and Bubbles networking event

This event brings together AusBiotech members and non-members in the life sciences, therapeutics, medical tech, food and agriculture biotech sectors.

A great opportunity for University students and staff to share ideas and make new contacts with industry in an informal setting. Supported by the University of Melbourne and Carlton Connect Initiative. 5:30-7:30pm Tues 26 April. Register here.

Upcoming Counseling and Psychological Services Workshops

Brain Management Webinar
There are more connections in the brain than stars in the Milky Way.  Find out more at the Brain Management Webinar 5-5:45pm Wed 13 April.

Optimising Focus and Attention
No need to register, just turn up! Hollyock Room, Ground Floor Ballieu Library. Tuesday 19 April.

Full list of events here.

Science & Pretzels Seminar

Regional climate projections for Australia: a key input into national adaptation planning

Dr Penny Whetton, from CSIRO, will describe the national projections for Australian climate change and how to support the needs of natural resource management and national adaptation planning.  Presented by the Australian-German Climate and Energy College. 11am-12pm Wed 13 April, Lab 14 Seminar Room, 700 Swanston St. Register here. 

The National Science Quiz

Join Charlie Pickering and his panel of experts including Red Symons, Tanya Ha and Alan Duffy, for live demonstrations and curiosity-provoking questions. It will be 90 minutes of science, maths, and laughs. 

Sun 1 May 3pm at The Spot. More info and bookings here.

Telstra Cloud Hackathon

The inaugural Telstra Cloud Hackathon kicks off in April with local entrepreneurs, designers and developers teaming up to create tech innovations in the health, bio-science and fit-tech space.

Come along to this free event to hack out some awesome ideas linked to health and wellbeing! There are over $10,000 in prizes to be won.

Begins Fri 15 April at the Gurrowa Innovation Lab. Apply here.

BSci Tips

Thanks for your submissions! Here are our latest tips from your fellow BSci students…

‘In a one-hour lecture with at least 100 other people, it’s simply hard to keep your focus. Don't stress out if you can't get all the information at once, but watch the lecture recordings regularly to catch up on the parts you missed. There are breaks in between lectures for a reason!’ - Kelly

"Always take note of important dates for weekly quizzes, pracs including preprac and post prac tests and any other tests as well as mid-semester tests. Don't forget to do them because quizzes count no matter how small the percent is! And always ask your tutor or lecturer if you are ever unsure of anything after reading other sources for yourself." - Eileen

Have some great tips to share? Email and let us know! The tips that get published will win a 2GB Science USB and our top tip will receive a UoM Science Hoodie.

Opportunities

Weizmann Institute of Science International Summer Science Program

Current first year science students are encouraged to apply for a scholarship to attend the International Summer Science program in July at the Weizmann Institute of Science in Israel. Up to $10,000 funding is available. Applications close Fri 8 April so get in soon!  Applications here.  

Engineering & IT Pathway Student Appointments 

If you're a current undergraduate student and would like to speak to someone about your options for professional graduate study in IT and Engineering courses, come along to have a chat with admissions staff. Tuesdays 12-2pm during semester. Bookings required. 

Global Consulting Group now recruiting

Hoping to build your professional skills while having a positive impact on the work of not-for-profits? Applications are open for talented and passionate individuals to join the Global Consulting Group (GCG) University of Melbourne branch in Semester 2, 2016. Both project consultant and functional officer roles available.

For detailed position descriptions please visit the website.  Applications close Mon 18 April.

Top Job

Graduate APS (Meteorologist) Bureau of Meteorology 

What: Applications are now open for the Bureau’s 2017 Graduate program.  As a graduate you'll start out as a weather forecaster. As you learn more about this fascinating field of scientific endeavour, you may have the opportunity to specialise in areas like Tropical Meteorology, Services to the Defense Forces, Meteorological and Oceanographic Analysis or Climatology.

Who:  Opportunities for those with a major in physical science or mathematics, with completion of study in mathematics and physics to second year university level, who have either recently graduated or will be graduating this year.

Where: Melbourne

Applications close: Thurs 5 May

See Careers Online for this job and many others!

Services

My.Science App

Do you use our new my.science app? We’d love to know what you think! Focus groups are being run 19-22 April, 1-2pm.

To help improve the app, we’d like to know what you like, what you don’t, how you use it and what you would change. You’ll receive 2xmovie vouchers and a free lunch!

To register, just email us.  

Catching public transport to uni?

#KnowYourMykiRights is designed to help you know your rights when it comes to Myki fines.

You should always have a valid ticket, however if you believe you’re being fined unjustly, take a moment to visit mykifines.org.au to make sure you’re being treated fairly.  

Safer Community Program

Recently, a number of students have been the target of robberies around the Parkville campus. Here are some helpful reminders:

• Don’t leave your valuables lying around
• Download the free UniSafe app for personal alarms and emergency contacts on campus
• If you’re worried about your safety, contact the University’s Safer Community Program
• Students can also access a free escort security service 24 hours a day on campus.

Sci-Comm 101

Each month we will 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.

Tip #1 Know your audience

When communicating about science, you've got to know who your audience is. Who is going to be listening to you or reading your words? Think carefully about how to make your science relevant, interesting, and easy to understand for these particular people. Read more here.

Science in the Media

Capturing the Cosmos: The Science behind the Planetarium’s new show

Dr Tanya Hill from the School of Physics explains the science behind the Planetarium’s new show ‘Capturing the Cosmos’, and recent advances in astronomy right here in Melbourne.

Extreme Weather links to Climate Change

Researchers from the School of Earth Sciences, Dr Andrew King and Professor David Karoly, are leading the way in ‘Event Attribution’ research; how human activities can be linked to some extreme weather events and alterations to our climate.  Read more about their fascinating discoveries here.

Six reasons behind our love of chocolate

Mick Moylan from the School of Chemistry helps to explain our obsession with chocolate. This article describe what exactly chocolate is, how it is made and why we love it so much.

That's it for another edition, catch you next time BSci’ers,

The Faculty of Science