Cutting Edge Professional Learning Day

I present a complete primary Program for the Physical Sciences using Project based learning and technology based investigations. This will also include a hands on segment demonstrating the investigation and project nature of the course

CoastEd provides complimentary coastal education sessions for primary and secondary schools as well as resources, teacher packs and capacity building programs. Find out about our program, how you can get hold of our free/low cost resources and how you can get your school involved in our interactive sessions that visit your school or on excursion! Your session today will give you a taster of one of our CoastEd sessions on offer!

Discusses the development and deployment of antisubmarine indicator loops in Moreton Bay in WWII. Traces the history of these devices and the physics behind them. Sample of equipment from WWI and WWII will be displayed as well as a case study of the sinking of an Italian submarine in the Mediterranean in 1942. An application of electromagnetic induction principles as a Senior Physics Extended Experimental Investigation will be presented

Lecture about modern Drug Discovery processes, and how nature is often used as the inspiration for discovering new drugs

Lecture with props which will discuss natural products research at Griffith including drug discovery ecology and taxonomy

Research underway at the Institute for Glycomics (Gold Coast) that focuses on identifying and characterising targets for drug and vaccine development.

I will show how to analyse data and how to predict future trends. This part of the presentation can be applied to a study of any kinds of growth. I will then apply these methods to the analysis of the global economic growth and show what we can expect in the future. Is our global economic growth secure and if not what should be done to avoid the possible global economic collapse. Time permitting, I will present projections of the economic growth in Australia and compare them with the projections of the economic growth in the US. I will show that the economic growth in the US is secure, while in Australia it is not. I will then discuss what should be done to improve the prospect of the economic growth in Australia. If I have more time I will discuss the economic growth in Greece and what we can learn from their experience. All these topics are vitally important for everyone, over the whole range of age groups. Methods of analysis of growth trends should be of interest to anyone dealing with such matters.

Dr Espinosa leads the education program of SABEL Labs, who have developed some of Australias leading wearable sports technologies. These wearable technologies measure the physics of body movement and have led to competative success for Australia’s athletes and new products on the international market. If you have ever wondered what makes an apple watch tick and how the ‘fit' is put in a 'fit bit'. Tap into your inner geek, super charge your maths and physics lessons - this talk is for you

CoastEd provides complimentary coastal education sessions for primary and secondary schools as well as resources, teacher packs and capacity building programs. Find out about our program, how you can get hold of our free/low cost resources and how you can get your school involved in our interactive sessions that visit your school or on excursion! Your session today will give you a taster of one of our CoastEd sessions on offer!

Safety in the School laboratory

Using forensic science to encourage students to engage with science at school

We are seeing more and more cases in which settled conclusions in science are being disputed. This is a normal development among scientists, but in cases of denial, the motivations and the arguments have nothing to do with science. In some cases, the consequences of denial are the deaths of millions of people. This session addresses the phenomenon of denial, in science and other fields. Its origins will be explored and some of its major tactics explained. Then we can discuss methods of detecting denial and distinguishing it from genuine dissent, and ways in which it can be addressed

Presentation by Adam Spencer

Presentation by Dr James St John

Presentation by Ken Ware

Presentation by Maggie Muurmans

Presentation by Dr Caitlin Curtis

Presentation by Assoc Prof Robert Sang

Presentation by Dr Anand Tularam

Presentation by Deborah Murtagh

Presentation by David Wilkinson

Presentation by Mandy Timers

Presentation by Prof David Kielpinski

Presentation by Prof John Dobson

Presentation by Prof David Thief

Presentation by Assoc Prof Peter Pollard

Presentation by Victor Popov

Developed in 2001, the Coastal Community Engagement Program was developed to maximise community understanding of natural coastal processes and management strategies. Essentially, bridging the gap between coastal decision makers and other stakeholders, which is necessary for sustainable coastal management. Community awareness, education and involvement are valuable tools towards long-term sustainable coastal systems. The program is primarily funded and delivered on behalf of Gold Coast City Council (GCCC) and incorporates four key projects: CoastEd, BeachCare, the Keep Australia Beautiful Clean Beaches Competition, and Beachology.

Human forced rapid climate change is the "uber" environmental problem of our era with far reaching social, economic, and political implications. The further into the future we look, the greater the projected climate change impacts. Our children and grandchildren will grow in a very different environment. However, the climate change problem is not a simple problem that can be readily explained, it is politically contentious, and cuts across key learning areas with contributions needed from the physical sciences, social sciences and the humanities.

This workshop outlines recent research how climate change is already affecting Australia's highest mountains, with a 30% decrease in natural snow cover over the last 60 years. It includes information on how tourism and conservation in the regional are being affected and how successfully they may (or may not!) adapt to change

This Lecture will give an overview of the current status of antibacterial drugs (e.g. penicillins, cephalosporins, vancomycin) and the processes that bacteria use to develop resistance. It will then focus on the research currently being undertaken at Griffith towards the discovery of potential new antibacterial agents.

Short videos on Blogs, Facebook and You Tube are frequently used by students to access quick and easy information. A wide range of products are available but often do not provide the right material for the lecture. However, microdocs (micro-documentaries) are a great way to promote and communicate science. This session provides an overview of currently available resources and explores the possibilities and difficulties that short science documentaries can bring into your classroom. A number of examples will be given and a demonstration on how to do your own microdoc..

Crossing the 'technology pain barrier' - has computing and technology now become ubiquitous in our lives? If so, why are people cautious about learning more about the technology they use daily? How does the introduction of avatar-like social interaction on the internet enhance or detract from 'real' social interaction now and in the future? Artificial Intelligence to the rescue! - intelligent systems that are making a difference in our lives right now, and what the future holds in this area of cutting-edge research.

This presentation exposes the often-overlooked world of insects and their importance to mankind for both the services and threats they present. A particular focus will be paid to local examples and their impacts on the environment and human endeavours. The presentation will be complimented by stunning imagery of the organisms detailed.