PrimeSCI! Spring School Holiday Science Workshops | ANSTO Synchrotron
The PrimeSCI! Synchrotron Education Team is excited to welcome you to the ANSTO Australian Synchrotron! Learn how the Australian Synchrotron combines science and technology to produce cutting edge research.
Funded Places: A limited number of fully funded places are available for participants to attend the PrimeSCI! Synchrotron Tours and Lab Sessions, who would not be able to attend without financial support. You are NOT required to complete the Humanitix Registration form. Please complete the Equity Access form for eligibility.
Synchrotron Science Workshops
Advances in scientific understanding rely on developments in technology and society’s needs. Students can take part in experiments using specialised equipment to illustrate concepts in physics of interaction of light and energy, nuclear physics, radioactivity and dark matter.
The program also includes a tour of the Australian Synchrotron where particpants will learn what makes the facility so unique - a rare chance to see this world class facility. (2.5hrs)
Years 9 - 10 (Topic taught at Year 9/10 curriculum level)
How do particle accelerators work? Curious about the Synchrotron research being conducted locally?
These questions and more will be answered in the hands-on physics lab session where students can take part in experiments using specialised equipment to learn about the behaviour of electrons in electric and magnetic fields.
The program includes a tour of the Australian Synchrotron where participants discover the important research outcomes that have been achieved over the years. (4.5 hrs)
Years 10 - 12 (Topic taught at Year 11 curriculum level)
Workshop details
Enrolment fee
- $39.50 per participant for 2.5 hour program (plus $0.50 Humanitix fee)
- $54.50 per participant for 4.5 hour program (plus $0.50 Humanitix fee)
Please note
- Children must be booked into their correct 2024 school year level only
Event contact
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PrimeSCI! Office
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