It contains presentations suitable for all stages from S1 to S6 and of interest in several subject areas.* Most presentations will take place in your school and bookings are made directly with presenters so that a mutually convenient time can be arranged.
For booking please contact the appropriate presenter.
Please note that the TechFest-SetPoint Outreach Directory will be sent to schools and will be available on the Main TechFest-SetPoint web pages in August.
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Art & Design |
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What is a Digital Media Designer? |
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This
digital presentation will outline the role of designers and the use of digital
media to design and create interactive products, like CD-ROMs for entertainment
and education, interactive games for the web and full blown 3D
"shoot-em-ups". It will cover key topics as in 'What is a Product
Designer?' Can be delivered by a
presenter or provided with notes for delivery by a teacher.
Subject Areas : Art & Design, Technological Studies,
Event Type : The Robert Gordon University
Presented By : Mr Cameron Craddock, Gray's School of Art
Secondary Years : 1,2,3,4,5,6
Esential Information : The Faculty of Health and Social Care and the Faculty of Design and Technology have devised a range of thought provoking and entertaining workshops and talks for school pupils. They would be delighted to visit your school or arrange for groups to visit. Suggestions for other talks or workshops are very welcome. Booking: Contact the Faculty Offices Faculty of Health and Social Care: 01224 263050 email c.brooker@rgu.ac.uk Faculty of Design and Technology: 01224 263750 email designandtech@rgu.ac.uk
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What is a Graphic Designer? |
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From
the minute we wake up we encounter Graphic Design. The pack we dispense cornflakes from, the
newspaper we read or the breakfast television programme we watch have all required graphic design at some
point. At work or school we read annual reports, listen to CDs, read textbooks
or look at the internet. When we relax at night, the adverts and programme
titles on TV are yet more examples of the designer's input. With Graphic Design
revealed as such a constantly evolving and challenging profession, what is
today's Graphic Designer?
Subject Areas : Art & Design, Technological Studies,
Event Type : The Robert Gordon University
Presented By : Mr Ian Cargill, Gray's School of Art
Secondary Years : 5,6
Esential Information : The Faculty of Health and Social Care and the Faculty of Design and Technology have devised a range of thought provoking and entertaining workshops and talks for school pupils. They would be delighted to visit your school or arrange for groups to visit. Suggestions for other talks or workshops are very welcome. Booking: Contact the Faculty Offices Faculty of Health and Social Care: 01224 263050 email c.brooker@rgu.ac.uk Faculty of Design and Technology: 01224 263750 email designandtech@rgu.ac.uk
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What is a Product Designer? |
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This digital presentation will outline the role
and responsibility of product designers as they develop new products for the
consumer market. It will cover the following key topics and could lead to the
development of further projects and course material: research, user needs,
market influences, consumer psychology, branding, manufacturing and product
evaluation. Can be delivered by a
presenter or provided with notes for delivery by a teacher.
Subject Areas : Art & Design, Technological Studies,
Event Type : The Robert Gordon University
Presented By : Mr Richard Adams, Gray's School of Art
Secondary Years : 1,2,3,4,5,6
Esential Information : The Faculty of Health and Social Care and the Faculty of Design and Technology have devised a range of thought provoking and entertaining workshops and talks for school pupils. They would be delighted to visit your school or arrange for groups to visit. Suggestions for other talks or workshops are very welcome. Booking: Contact the Faculty Offices Faculty of Health and Social Care: 01224 263050 email c.brooker@rgu.ac.uk Faculty of Design and Technology: 01224 263750 email designandtech@rgu.ac.uk
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Biology |
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DNA and the Criminal |
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DNA profile matching provides some of the
strongest evidence in court cases but still has limitations. The talk will cover how a DNA profile is
obtained and the advantages and drawbacks of using DNA evidence in court.
Subject Areas : Biology,
Event Type : The Robert Gordon University
Presented By : Dr Theresa Wilson - The Robert Gordon University
Secondary Years : 5,6
Esential Information : The Faculty of Health and Social Care and the Faculty of Design and Technology have devised a range of thought provoking and entertaining workshops and talks for school pupils. They would be delighted to visit your school or arrange for groups to visit. Suggestions for other talks or workshops are very welcome. Booking: Contact the Faculty Offices Faculty of Health and Social Care: 01224 263050 email c.brooker@rgu.ac.uk Faculty of Design and Technology: 01224 263750 email designandtech@rgu.ac.uk
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Plants as Drugs |
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This
talk will give examples of anticancer drugs, antinflammatory drugs,
antimicrobial drugs and recreational drugs of plant origin – their mode of
action and any adverse effects.It will
also include discussion of how drugs are discovered and developed, why some drugs
have been withdrawn from the market and the role of pharmacologists in drug
discovery and development.
Subject Areas : Biology, Chemistry, Science,
Event Type : The University of Aberdeen
Presented By : Professor Gabrielle Hawksworth - University of Aberdeen
Secondary Years : 5,6
Esential Information : For bookings and further details please contact Professor Hawksworth on 01224 552487; Dr Coxon on 01224 558974 or f.p.coxon@abdn.ac.uk
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Drugs From The Deep |
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More than 60% of the drugs
used today, such as penicillin, are derived from natural sources or are based
on molecules found in nature. The oceans
provide a rich source of new organisms, such as sponges and soft corals, which
can be explored for their potential to produce compounds which can fight
diseases.
Subject Areas : Biology, Chemistry, Science,
Event Type : The University of Aberdeen
Presented By : Professor Marcel Jaspars - University of Aberdeen
Secondary Years : 1,2,3,4,5,6
Esential Information : • Staff are happy to speak to small groups • Biology, Chemistry, Science • For bookings and further details contact Alison Stewart on 01224 272944
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Metals in the Environment - The Good and the Bad |
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This talk covers why we need
metals, why some metals are toxic and what we find in our food, water and in
natural and man-made environments.
Subject Areas : Biology, Chemistry, Science,
Event Type : The University of Aberdeen
Presented By : Professor Jorg Feldmann - University of Aberdeen
Secondary Years : 5,6
Esential Information : • Staff are happy to speak to small groups • Biology, Chemistry, Science • For bookings and further details contact Alison Stewart on 01224 272944
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A Microscopic Journey Through Bone |
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Bone is a dynamic tissue, its
highly organised structure adapting to mechanical forces by a process known as
remodelling. When this process goes wrong, bone diseases such as osteoporosis
result. Modern microscopy techniques have extended our understanding of these
diseases by enabling us to study the structure and remodelling activity of bone
in incredible detail.
Subject Areas : Biology, Science,
Event Type : The University of Aberdeen
Presented By : Dr Fraser Coxon - University of Aberdeen
Secondary Years : 1,2,3,4,5,6
Esential Information : For bookings and further details please contact Professor Hawksworth on 01224 552487; Dr Coxon on 01224 558974 or f.p.coxon@abdn.ac.uk
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When I Grow Up I Want to be a Cancer Cell |
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"So you want to be a cancer cell?"
That's easy. You need to grow
uncontrollably, knock out DNA repair systems, avoid suicidal cell death and
build your own blood vessels. Oh, you also need to become immortal.
How do we get
cancer? Why do we get cancer? Can we blame genes or should we blame the
environment?
Subject Areas : Biology,
Event Type : The University of Aberdeen
Presented By : Dr Andy Schofield - University of Aberdeen
Secondary Years : 5,6
Esential Information : •For bookings and further details contact the presenters. Professor Gow on 01224 555879; Dr Schofield on 01224 553006 or a.schofield@abdn.ac.uk; Ms Nicholson on 01224 555887
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The Magnificent Mould, the Frightening Fungus –our Fungal Friends and Foes |
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From
yeasts to mushrooms, fungi affect our daily lives and are vitally important in
nature. From single microbes to huge
colonies the size of villages that have survived for a thousand years, they
represent one of the most fascinating groups of life. We harvest their many amazing properties to
our own good, but we also struggle to keep them in check as they become more
common agents of disease. Most people
turn up their noses at the humble fungus - if only they knew what they have to
offer. This lecture will introduce you to these surprising and wonderful
microbes.
Subject Areas : Biology,
Event Type : The University of Aberdeen
Presented By : Professor Neil Gow - University of Aberdeen
Secondary Years : 5,6
Esential Information : •For bookings and further details contact the presenters. Professor Gow on 01224 555879; Dr Schofield on 01224 553006 or a.schofield@abdn.ac.uk; Ms Nicholson on 01224 555887
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The Secret of Life – DNA |
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DNA is the most celebrated
molecule of our time – for it is the substance of inheritance.This talk describes the world of DNA from
explaining its discovery and structure to discussing the forensic and
environmental applications of DNA technology.
Subject Areas : Biology,
Event Type : The University of Aberdeen
Presented By : Ms Pamela Nicholson
Secondary Years : 5,6
Esential Information : • For bookings and further details contact the presenters. Professor Gow on 01224 555879; Dr Schofield on 01224 553006 or a.schofield@abdn.ac.uk; Ms Nicholson on 01224 555887
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The Science of Sport |
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The Olympics are coming to London in 2012.
To prepare our athletes for maximum performance we need to understand
the science of the body and how it functions.
This presentation provides an introduction to sport and exercise science
including how the body adapts to exercise.
Subject Areas : Biology, Physical Education, Science,
Event Type : The University of Aberdeen
Presented By : Dr Alison Jenkinson
Secondary Years : 1,2
Esential Information : · For bookings and further details contact Jill Reid on 01224 555717
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Forensic Science |
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A short talk illustrated
using PowerPoint on the many aspects of Forensics, ranging from SOCO work to
Analysis and Expert Witness. Workshop on
taking fingerprints and latent prints and their subsequent analysis and
identification. Methods of taking
footprints and toolmarks at the crime scene will also be investigated.
Subject Areas : Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Science,
Event Type : The Robert Gordon University
Presented By : Dr Ann Low
Secondary Years : 1,2,3,4,5,6
Esential Information : The Faculty of Health and Social Care and the Faculty of Design and Technology have devised a range of thought provoking and entertaining workshops and talks for school pupils. They would be delighted to visit your school or arrange for groups to visit. Suggestions for other talks or workshops are very welcome. Booking: Contact the Faculty Offices Faculty of Health and Social Care: 01224 263050 email c.brooker@rgu.ac.uk Faculty of Design and Technology: 01224 263750 email designandtech@rgu.ac.uk
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Pest-resistant GM Crops: Risks and Benefits versus Pesticides |
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Pest-resistant GM
crops offer the potential to control pests with greatly reduced use of current
pesticides. How can we weigh up the pros and cons of GM crops versus pesticides
and decide which pest control strategy will be most effective, ecologically
acceptable and sustainable in the long term?
Subject Areas : Biology, Science, Technological Studies,
Event Type : Scottish Crop Research Institute
Presented By : Dr Nick Birch
Secondary Years : 3,4,5,6
Esential Information : For bookings and further details please telephone Dr Birch on 01382 560035
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The Human Wildlife Park |
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Join me in a safari across the human body where we
swap our binoculars for our microscopes in the search for parasites – creatures
which live on or inside our bodies and give nothing in return for their free
meals and accommodation!
Subject Areas : Biology,
Event Type : Other Presentations
Presented By : Lindsey Stenhouse, 2006 Fame Lab Finalist
Secondary Years : 3,4,5,6
Esential Information : Contact the presenter directly or through Kitty Massie, k.f.massie@abdn.ac.uk, 01224 274193
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History and Philosophy of Science |
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Professor
Henry Ellington, formerly of The Robert Gordon University, offers an extensive
programme of seminars on different aspects of the history and philosophy of
science – suitable mainly for students at S5/6 level. Any teacher who is interested in inviting him
to run one of the seminars – or a seminar on another topic – should contact
Professor Ellington by telephone (01224 316274) in order to discuss the details
of the content which can be tailored to suit their specific needs.
Some possible topics which
could be covered by Professor Ellington:
What is the status of
'scientific knowledge?'(An introduction to the ideas of Karl Popper.)
What are 'paradigms?', 'normal science?',
and 'scientific revolutions?' (An introduction to the ideas of Thomas Kuhn.)
Is the current search for a
'theory of everything' a realistic project or an unattainable chimera?
How can we explain what Eugene Wigner
called ' the unreasonable effectiveness of mathematics?'
Is there any real conflict
between science and religion? If so, can this ever be resolved?
Does the 'neo-Darwinian synthesis' still
give satisfactory explanation of evolution as we currently understand it?
Has our understanding of the
'mind/body problem' made any real advances since the time of Descartes?
How can we protect and preserve the
environment without giving up our comfortable life styles?
How will we meet our future
energy needs? Should we be taking a
fresh look at the 'nuclear option?'
How has our picture of the structure of
the universe evolved over the last 3000 years and how has this influenced our
ideas regarding our place in the universe.
Subject Areas : Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Religious, Moral and Philosophical Studies,
Event Type : Other Presentations
Presented By : Professor Henry Ellington - formerly of The Robert Gordon University
Secondary Years : 5,6
Esential Information : Contact the presenter directly (01224) 316274 or through Kitty Massie, k.f.massie@abdn.ac.uk, 01224 274193
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Scenes of Crime Examinations (Grampian Police Area) |
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The lecture is aimed at 16-17 year olds who have an
interest in this subject and are thinking of pursuing a career in this
field.Various types of crime scenes
will be discussed and methods of recovering, recording and identifying all
types of forensic evidence including fingerprints and DNA will be explained.
Subject Areas : Biology, Chemistry,
Event Type : Other Presentations
Presented By : Bruce Duncan - Scenes Examination Branch, Grampian Police
Secondary Years : 5,6
Esential Information : Contact the presenter directly (01224)306080 or through Kitty Massie, k.f.massie@abdn.ac.uk, 01224 274193
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Chemistry |
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Plants as Drugs |
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This
talk will give examples of anticancer drugs, antinflammatory drugs,
antimicrobial drugs and recreational drugs of plant origin – their mode of
action and any adverse effects.It will
also include discussion of how drugs are discovered and developed, why some drugs
have been withdrawn from the market and the role of pharmacologists in drug
discovery and development.
Subject Areas : Biology, Chemistry, Science,
Event Type : The University of Aberdeen
Presented By : Professor Gabrielle Hawksworth - University of Aberdeen
Secondary Years : 5,6
Esential Information : For bookings and further details please contact Professor Hawksworth on 01224 552487; Dr Coxon on 01224 558974 or f.p.coxon@abdn.ac.uk
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Drugs From The Deep |
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More than 60% of the drugs
used today, such as penicillin, are derived from natural sources or are based
on molecules found in nature. The oceans
provide a rich source of new organisms, such as sponges and soft corals, which
can be explored for their potential to produce compounds which can fight
diseases.
Subject Areas : Biology, Chemistry, Science,
Event Type : The University of Aberdeen
Presented By : Professor Marcel Jaspars - University of Aberdeen
Secondary Years : 1,2,3,4,5,6
Esential Information : • Staff are happy to speak to small groups • Biology, Chemistry, Science • For bookings and further details contact Alison Stewart on 01224 272944
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Metals in the Environment - The Good and the Bad |
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This talk covers why we need
metals, why some metals are toxic and what we find in our food, water and in
natural and man-made environments.
Subject Areas : Biology, Chemistry, Science,
Event Type : The University of Aberdeen
Presented By : Professor Jorg Feldmann - University of Aberdeen
Secondary Years : 5,6
Esential Information : • Staff are happy to speak to small groups • Biology, Chemistry, Science • For bookings and further details contact Alison Stewart on 01224 272944
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Forensic Science |
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A short talk illustrated
using PowerPoint on the many aspects of Forensics, ranging from SOCO work to
Analysis and Expert Witness. Workshop on
taking fingerprints and latent prints and their subsequent analysis and
identification. Methods of taking
footprints and toolmarks at the crime scene will also be investigated.
Subject Areas : Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Science,
Event Type : The Robert Gordon University
Presented By : Dr Ann Low
Secondary Years : 1,2,3,4,5,6
Esential Information : The Faculty of Health and Social Care and the Faculty of Design and Technology have devised a range of thought provoking and entertaining workshops and talks for school pupils. They would be delighted to visit your school or arrange for groups to visit. Suggestions for other talks or workshops are very welcome. Booking: Contact the Faculty Offices Faculty of Health and Social Care: 01224 263050 email c.brooker@rgu.ac.uk Faculty of Design and Technology: 01224 263750 email designandtech@rgu.ac.uk
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History and Philosophy of Science |
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Professor
Henry Ellington, formerly of The Robert Gordon University, offers an extensive
programme of seminars on different aspects of the history and philosophy of
science – suitable mainly for students at S5/6 level. Any teacher who is interested in inviting him
to run one of the seminars – or a seminar on another topic – should contact
Professor Ellington by telephone (01224 316274) in order to discuss the details
of the content which can be tailored to suit their specific needs.
Some possible topics which
could be covered by Professor Ellington:
What is the status of
'scientific knowledge?'(An introduction to the ideas of Karl Popper.)
What are 'paradigms?', 'normal science?',
and 'scientific revolutions?' (An introduction to the ideas of Thomas Kuhn.)
Is the current search for a
'theory of everything' a realistic project or an unattainable chimera?
How can we explain what Eugene Wigner
called ' the unreasonable effectiveness of mathematics?'
Is there any real conflict
between science and religion? If so, can this ever be resolved?
Does the 'neo-Darwinian synthesis' still
give satisfactory explanation of evolution as we currently understand it?
Has our understanding of the
'mind/body problem' made any real advances since the time of Descartes?
How can we protect and preserve the
environment without giving up our comfortable life styles?
How will we meet our future
energy needs? Should we be taking a
fresh look at the 'nuclear option?'
How has our picture of the structure of
the universe evolved over the last 3000 years and how has this influenced our
ideas regarding our place in the universe.
Subject Areas : Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Religious, Moral and Philosophical Studies,
Event Type : Other Presentations
Presented By : Professor Henry Ellington - formerly of The Robert Gordon University
Secondary Years : 5,6
Esential Information : Contact the presenter directly (01224) 316274 or through Kitty Massie, k.f.massie@abdn.ac.uk, 01224 274193
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Scenes of Crime Examinations (Grampian Police Area) |
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The lecture is aimed at 16-17 year olds who have an
interest in this subject and are thinking of pursuing a career in this
field.Various types of crime scenes
will be discussed and methods of recovering, recording and identifying all
types of forensic evidence including fingerprints and DNA will be explained.
Subject Areas : Biology, Chemistry,
Event Type : Other Presentations
Presented By : Bruce Duncan - Scenes Examination Branch, Grampian Police
Secondary Years : 5,6
Esential Information : Contact the presenter directly (01224)306080 or through Kitty Massie, k.f.massie@abdn.ac.uk, 01224 274193
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The Basics of Bonding |
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Understanding chemical bonding is central to
understanding chemistry. This talk reviews the importance
of chemical bonding in understanding molecular properties and behaviour.
The Chemistry Department
offers a range of lectures aimed at broadening S2-S6 students' appreciation of
the wide range of applications of chemistry.
Subject Areas : Chemistry,
Event Type : Heriot-Watt University
Presented By : Dr Kevin McCullough
Secondary Years : 3,4
Esential Information : Abridged versions of all Heriot-Watt presentations are displayed. For further details and all bookings contact: Dr John Parker Email J.E.Parker@hw.ac.uk
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Chemistry: a Science and Career |
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Chemistry the science of molecules and materials is the
central science and yet there is a shortage of chemistry graduates! This is
reflected in the high pay and the varied careers in the UK's number one money earning
industry. An enormous range of careers are available at both home and abroad.
Subject Areas : Chemistry,
Event Type : Heriot-Watt University
Presented By : Dr John Parker
Secondary Years : 3,4,5,6
Esential Information : Abridged versions of all Heriot-Watt presentations are displayed. For further details and all bookings contact: Dr John Parker Email J.E.Parker@hw.ac.uk
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Forensic Chemistry |
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Chemical analysis of samples from crime scenes is one
of the important parts of the forensic process and has led to the solving of
many crimes.Heriot-Watt’s MChem in
Chemistry with Forensic Science prepares students for a career in analytical
chemistry and its forensic applications.
Subject Areas : Chemistry,
Event Type : Heriot-Watt University
Presented By : Dr Paul Henderson
Secondary Years : 4,5,6
Esential Information : Abridged versions of all Heriot-Watt presentations are displayed. For further details and all bookings contact: Dr John Parker Email J.E.Parker@hw.ac.uk
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The Chemistry of the Earth’s Atmosphere |
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The Earth’s atmosphere has evolved chemically since
the world was formed. How will it change
in the future as world population expands and living standards increase?
Subject Areas : Chemistry,
Event Type : Heriot-Watt University
Presented By : Dr John Parker
Secondary Years : 5,6
Esential Information : Abridged versions of all Heriot-Watt presentations are displayed. For further details and all bookings contact: Dr John Parker Email J.E.Parker@hw.ac.uk
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Exciting Molecules |
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Analytical techniques of MS, NMR, IR spectroscopy and
X-ray diffraction have revolutionised our view of nature and their use is vital
to the developments of a post-genomic age. Analytical chemistry is also an enormously rewarding career opening e.g.
in forensic science.
Subject Areas : Chemistry,
Event Type : Heriot-Watt University
Presented By : Dr John Parker
Secondary Years : 5,6
Esential Information : Abridged versions of all Heriot-Watt presentations are displayed. For further details and all bookings contact: Dr John Parker Email J.E.Parker@hw.ac.uk
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The Shapes of Molecules |
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Shape is crucial in rationalizing the way molecules
exist (physical properties) and the way they react (chemical properties). How can we determine, understand and use
molecular shape?
Subject Areas : Chemistry,
Event Type : Heriot-Watt University
Presented By : Professor Alan Welch
Secondary Years : 4,5,6
Esential Information : Abridged versions of all Heriot-Watt presentations are displayed. For further details and all bookings contact: Dr John Parker Email J.E.Parker@hw.ac.uk
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Why Do Chemical Reactions Go? |
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The physical principles which determine if and how
quickly chemical reactions go – from lowest pressures to fastest lasers.
Subject Areas : Chemistry,
Event Type : Heriot-Watt University
Presented By : Professor Ken McKendrick
Secondary Years : 5,6
Esential Information : Abridged versions of all Heriot-Watt presentations are displayed. For further details and all bookings contact: Dr John Parker Email J.E.Parker@hw.ac.uk
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Chemistry in Colour |
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Hydrocarbons are vital as
fuels and as chemical feedstock. The environmental concerns about hydrocarbons,
the extraction of these difficult materials, and the recovery of the associated
gases will be covered in the talk.
Subject Areas : Chemistry,
Event Type : Heriot-Watt University
Presented By : Dr Keith Morgan
Secondary Years : 3,4,5,6
Esential Information : Abridged versions of all Heriot-Watt presentations are displayed. For further details and all bookings contact: Dr John Parker Email J.E.Parker@hw.ac.uk
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Keeping the World Moving |
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Hydrocarbons are vital as fuels and as chemical
feedstock. The environmental concerns about hydrocarbons, the extraction of
these difficult materials, and the recovery of the associated gases will be
covered in the talk.
Subject Areas : Chemistry,
Event Type : Heriot-Watt University
Presented By : Dr Graham White
Secondary Years : 6
Esential Information : Abridged versions of all Heriot-Watt presentations are displayed. For further details and all bookings contact: Dr John Parker Email J.E.Parker@hw.ac.uk
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Stars 'R' Us! |
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We are all made of star-stuff!
Atoms made in stars combine in the depth of space to form molecules. This
lecture explains how we observe molecules in space, how they are made and how
we can investigate astrochemistry in the laboratory.
Subject Areas : Chemistry,
Event Type : Heriot-Watt University
Presented By : Professor Martin McCoustra
Secondary Years : 3,4,5,6
Esential Information : Abridged versions of all Heriot-Watt presentations are displayed. For further details and all bookings contact: Dr John Parker Email J.E.Parker@hw.ac.uk
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Cars, Cats and the Environment |
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Cars are useful but they
pollute the atmosphere. This talk tries to explain the causes and effects of
smog and shows how the catalytic converter is helping to clean up the internal
combustion engine. May include demonstrations.
Subject Areas : Chemistry,
Event Type : Heriot-Watt University
Presented By : Professor Martin McCoustra
Secondary Years : 3,4,5,6
Esential Information : Abridged versions of all Heriot-Watt presentations are displayed. For further details and all bookings contact: Dr John Parker Email J.E.Parker@hw.ac.uk
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The Science Behind Climate Change |
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Climate change is a natural
phenomenon. Are we helping it along?
John S. Reid, lecturer in
meteorology, looks at how we can find out about climate in past times and why we
would expect climate to change whether mankind was having an effect or not. On
top of these natural changes, is industrialisation in the world forcing global
warming? Look at the evidence yourself and decide.
Subject Areas : Chemistry, Physics, Science,
Event Type : The University of Aberdeen
Presented By : Dr John Reid
Secondary Years : 5,6
Esential Information : For bookings and further details contact Dr John Reid on 01224 272507
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The Science Behind Ozone Depletion |
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Is ozone depletion a real threat or
a topic we can ignore?
John S. Reid will look at what
atmospheric ozone does for us, the science behind ozone creation and
destruction, monitoring ozone and UV and what you can do about it all.
Subject Areas : Chemistry, Physics, Science,
Event Type : The University of Aberdeen
Presented By : Dr John Reid
Secondary Years : 5,6
Esential Information : For bookings and further details contact Dr John Reid on 01224 272507
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Computing |
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A Sort of Talk – a Talk of Sorts |
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This interactive
demonstration of different methods for sorting information can be modified to
suit students between S3 and S6. Each
sorting algorithm will be demonstrated by the participants themselves, before
being described in pseudo-code and implemented in Java.Some introductory algebra would be
useful.
Subject Areas : Computing, Maths,
Event Type : The Robert Gordon University
Presented By : Mr Garry Brindley
Secondary Years : 3,4,5,6
Esential Information : The Faculty of Health and Social Care and the Faculty of Design and Technology have devised a range of thought provoking and entertaining workshops and talks for school pupils. They would be delighted to visit your school or arrange for groups to visit. Suggestions for other talks or workshops are very welcome. Booking: Contact the Faculty Offices Faculty of Health and Social Care: 01224 263050 email c.brooker@rgu.ac.uk Faculty of Design and Technology: 01224 263750 email designandtech@rgu.ac.uk
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Moving Pictures – from DVDs to Videophones |
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DVDs, digital TV, internet
video streams and 3G mobile videophones all use digital video to add a new
dimension to communication and entertainment.
This talk explains the sophisticated technology that makes digital video
systems possible. Find out how it's
possible to throw away most of the information in a video image while fooling
the brain into "seeing" a high-quality DVD movie. Learn about RGU research into new
applications of digital video technology such as videophones for deaf people.
Subject Areas : Computing, Physics, Technological Studies,
Event Type : The Robert Gordon University
Presented By : Dr Iain Richardson
Secondary Years : 3,4,5,6
Esential Information : The Faculty of Health and Social Care and the Faculty of Design and Technology have devised a range of thought provoking and entertaining workshops and talks for school pupils. They would be delighted to visit your school or arrange for groups to visit. Suggestions for other talks or workshops are very welcome. Booking: Contact the Faculty Offices Faculty of Health and Social Care: 01224 263050 email c.brooker@rgu.ac.uk Faculty of Design and Technology: 01224 263750 email designandtech@rgu.ac.uk
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Programming the World’s Simplest Computer |
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Learn how to process the world’s simplest computer –
the FSM. You will learn how computers
work with input, process and output, how the FSM processes its input and write
some programmes to tell you about words and numbers. Even though it is very simple the FSM is used
in real computer systems and this talk will tell you how.
Subject Areas : Computing, Maths,
Event Type : The Robert Gordon University
Presented By : Mr Gordon Eccleston
Secondary Years : 5,6
Esential Information : The Faculty of Health and Social Care and the Faculty of Design and Technology have devised a range of thought provoking and entertaining workshops and talks for school pupils. They would be delighted to visit your school or arrange for groups to visit. Suggestions for other talks or workshops are very welcome. Booking: Contact the Faculty Offices Faculty of Health and Social Care: 01224 263050 email c.brooker@rgu.ac.uk Faculty of Design and Technology: 01224 263750 email designandtech@rgu.ac.uk
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