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Hi there,
June sure came around fast this year! Wishing our BSci’ers all the very best for your upcoming exams and final assessments. Our advice: don’t panic. Look after yourself during the exam period; get some exercise, drink plenty of water and get enough sleep. If you have any questions in the lead up please contact your tutors.
It can be really cold in the Exhibition Building so take some warm clothes. The storage isn’t particularly secure so keep any valuables at home. Double check you can take a calculator in before you go, and look up your seat number beforehand. Other info on exams can be found here.
This will be our last issue of Science Student News for Semester 1. We’ll be back in your inbox on 28 July. To stay up to date between editions please like our Science Student News and Science at Melbourne pages on Facebook, and follow us on Twitter.
IN THIS ISSUE
Events
Top Job
Opportunities
Tips and Advice
Services
Science in the Media
Events
Science Festival!
Pop it in your diaries everyone - Science Festival is back for another year! During the week of 15-19 August there will be free events and activities running all over campus including keynote speeches, trivia nights, movie screenings, workshops, forums, and pop-up demonstrations. Keep an eye on the website, as details will be updated early next semester.
MAP and Compass Co-Founder Open Mic II
With the success of last week’s Melbourne Accelerator Program launch, which saw 10 successful startups ideas funded, the program is running an open mic night to give people a chance to pitch start up ideas for social enterprise. It is on Mon 6 June, 5:30pm. Head along to hear what current start-ups are doing, pitch your own idea, and/or find out how to get involved. Intrigued? Event details here.
National Reconciliation Week
This week is National Reconciliation Week; a great opportunity to develop your awareness and understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander history and culture, as part of our ongoing commitment to reconciliation. Visit the Reconciliation Week website to find out more about this year’s theme of ‘Our History, Our Story, Our Future’.
Free Public Lecture: International climate policy to make the Paris Agreement a success
The real work is just beginning: Prof Ottmar Edenhofer explores the issues for international climate policy “post-Paris”. The Paris Agreement could be a milestone for international climate diplomacy if the introduction of effective tools succeeds. Hosted by the Australian-German Climate and Energy College and the Melbourne Energy Institute.
Fri 17 Jun, 11am–12pm, Sidney Myer Asia Centre. RSVP here.
Free public lecture: How does Science speak to Policy?
The relationships between scientific research, expert advice and policy making are complex and uncertain. This is particularly so where issues, like climate change, are contested socially and politically. This roundtable will explore how the worlds of science and policy communicate - how policy processes may affect the production of science, and how science can influence the production and implementation of policy.
Fri 3 June (this Friday!), 12-1:30pm, School of Geography. Register here.
It's Hot in the City Tonight: Using GI to Mitigate Climate Change
This seminar will discuss the effectiveness of green roofs and more traditional green infrastructure elements such as street trees as a cost-effective and socially acceptable climate change adaptation strategy for buildings, communities and cities. This 90 minute seminar, featuring three speakers, will be followed by drinks and nibbles.
Tues 7 June 6-8pm, Burnley Campus. More info and register here.
Top Job
Quantitative Trading - Internship, Jane Street
What: The internship will take place in Hong Kong between December and February for 10-12 weeks and you will also spend 4 weeks in New York to participate in training with other global interns. All positions are open to Australian and international students, undergraduates and postgraduates.
Who: Applicants should have a good understanding of probability, must work well on a team and perform in a fast-paced environment. Previous experience or course work in finance, business or economics is not required. Jane Street are interested in hiring responsible, motivated, adaptive and logical thinkers.
Where: Hong Kong/New York
Remuneration: competitive
Applications Close: ongoing recruitment
See Careers Online for this job and many others!
Opportunities
Alumni Bursary for Malaysian Students
Are you a Malaysian student? The University of Melbourne Alumni Association in Malaysia (UMAA) is offering up to three AUD$2,500 bursaries to Malaysian students undertaking degrees at any school or faculty of the University of Melbourne (both undergraduate and postgraduate).
Applications will be reviewed by a panel of respected senior alumni. Deadline: Apply as soon as possible and no later than 10 June. Further information and application form is here.
Interdisciplinary Hackathon
Are you interested in solving real corporate legal challenges working together with lawyers from King & Wood Mallesons? Over a weekend in August you will have entrepreneurial mentors available to help bring your ideas to life. The top three teams will be eligible for cash prizes. Students across all disciplines are invited to participate.
Fri 5 –Sun 7 Aug. Register your interest here.
Advance Global Australian Mentoring Program
Are you in your final year of study in 2016? Applications are now open for the @AdvanceGlobal Mentorship Program. For 12 months, you will be paired with a prominent and influential industry expert for the opportunity to develop your professional clarity and gain industry specific knowledge and experiences to become a future leader. This is a unique opportunity to excel your skills, knowledge and connections.
Nominations close 30 June. Apply here.
Become an In2Science Peer Mentor in High Schools
Are you passionate about science and maths?
Bachelor of Science students in 2nd and 3rd year are invited to apply as an In2science Mentor for semester 2.
In2Science places university science, technology, engineering and maths students into year 8 and 9 science and mathematics classrooms. Uni mentors help to engage low socioeconomic school students and support teachers to develop science and maths related projects and activities.
As a mentor, you will encourage students to relate science and maths to their lives and interests and show that scientists are diverse people not restricted to lab coats!
You will develop your communication skills, enhance your resume, get a taste for the science/maths classroom and encourage the next generation of science students!
Apply here. For more info email: science-in2science@unimelb.edu.au
Tips and Advice
Sci-Comm 101
Each 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#5 Tell a story
We know humans have been telling stories for thousands of years. Research has shown time and time again that the best way to engage someone’s attention is to tell a story. So it only makes sense that when we’re trying to explain science, we should use a story to deliver our message. More on how to do that next time!
For the full story, click here.
BSci Tips
More great tips below on how to memorise material for your exams!
"Having to memorise and absorb so many lectures can be a tiresome and challenging task. One key thing I do is jot down key points you may be struggling with and stick them up on your bedroom wall or some place in front of your view. I also try to recall what I've learned the day before when I am walking to class, or sitting on the tram. You'll soon realise that these little things would be easily recalled as they're already stored in your long term memory (recalling my psychology notes as I write this), and you'll be sure to ace your exams! Good luck!” - Rachel Tan, first year BSci.
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.
Services
Counselling Service
The Counselling Services run regular webinars to help students. They want to find out what topics you’d like to hear about! It just one question and is very quick to answer. Please share your ideas here.
The University offers free counselling to currently enrolled students of the University of Melbourne. A counsellor can assist you to gain a clearer understanding of whatever problem you have, and identify appropriate strategies or options for you to consider. These sessions are confidential, for further details please have a look at their website.
Alternatively, the University of Melbourne Psychology Clinic also offers free services to current University of Melbourne students. These sessions are with postgraduate students working towards higher degrees (Masters or Doctorate) who are under the supervisor of registered senior clinicians.
Science in the Media
Planet search more than a numbers game
Did you know 1,284 new planets have been identified by NASA scientists? In this article, astrophysicist Dr Katie Mack talks to Andrew Trounson about the discoveries made from the masses of data being beamed back by the orbiting Kepler telescope.
How sunflowers track the sun
Dr Mike Haydon from the School of BIoSciences talks about the internal clock that drives the daily movement of sunflowers. This article will brighten up a winter day!
Four Science students and alumni inducted into MAP16 Startup Accelerator
The MAP16 inductees were announced last week and two current science students, and two alumni were chosen! Find out more about the successful applications and their projects.
We hope you blitz your exams and enjoy the mid-year break!
Take care out there,
Science News
