World Science Festival Brisbane – Opportunity to Meet Sylvia Earle and Andy Thomas

As a school or individual subscriber to our blog, I would like to advise you of a unique and fantastic opportunity to meet and talk to two of the world’s leading scientists as part of the World Science Festival.  This is the first time that this amazing festival of all things Science will be held in Brisbane.

The World Science Festival Brisbane would like to invite students to attend and participate in the​ Pioneers in Science program.  In the 2 x 60­ minute programs, the Pioneer will give a short presentation, then participate in a Q & A with students.

By registering with Queensland Museum (the hosts of the Festival), schools will receive a curriculum-relevant work package, which will allow participating students to immerse themselves in the life and career of the Pioneer, and lead them to develop one question which they submit to QM.  Up to 10 questions will be selected and the question’s author will be able to ask the Pioneer personally.

Questions will need to be submitted by Friday 12th February.

This opportunity is open to students from Years 9 to 12.

The inaugural World Science Festival Brisbane Pioneers will be:

Sylvia Earle, Oceanographer, Marine Biologist and Explorer

Thursday, 10 March 10am

Dr Earle is an oceanographer who has lead more than one hundred expeditions including the first team of women aquanauts in 1970. She was also the first female Chief Scientist of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). Earle continues to make significant contributions to our understanding of marine ecosystems and conservation needs.

Andy Thomas, Aerospace Engineer and Former NASA Astronaut

Friday, 11 March 10am

Dr. Thomas is an former NASA astronaut and is Australia’s first and one of only two Australian space travellers. Dr Thomas is an aerospace engineer and investigated areas such as aerodynamics and microgravity materials processing.

Contact Queensland Museum’s Learning Officer, Maho Go (07 3842 9703, maho.go@qm.qld.gov.au) if you have any questions or would like the opportunity for your students to take part. Places are limited so you’ll need to get in quickly.