CUDOS @ Macquarie Hosts Three High School Science Teachers in a Self-Directed Research Experience
In 2006 three high school science teachers were invited in to the CUDOS at Macquarie research labs for a three day in-house research experience. This is what they said:
"The few days spent with CUDOS staff has exponentially increased my understanding of the field of Photonics well beyond the level I have been teaching at." |
"... a most enjoyable and en'light'ening experience!" |
"Discovering the practical application of each project was of particular interest in relation to both the curriculum and for stimulating student interest." |
"I found the passion of the research students for their work was infectious." |
| "I was particularly interested in the collaborative approach of the research students. Although they may be pursuing different projects there is a sharing of ideas, techniques and solutions." |
Visiting High School science teachers Glen, Alexandra and Fiona worked with members of the CUDOS team and the MQ Physics Department to plan a busy 3 day research experience. They were trialling the benefits of self-directed visit programs as part of the CUDOS National Outreach Program in conjunction with the 2006 Teacher Research Scheme facilitated by CSIRO. [Read more about the program on our 2006 outreach page]
We had a great time showing off our research interests and techniques to our visitors and would like to share the experience with you on this site. We have included:
- The three day program details with pictures.
- About the participants [refer to links on the right]: where they teach and why they like science.
- The participant feedback reports [refer to links on the right]: comments on who would benefit from this program, teacher professional development, what was valuable and much more.
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| Alexandra Hugman, PhD student Ben Johnston, Glen Collis and Fiona Shand at the end of their second day, investigating the school logo machined onto glass and steel. How come they are still smiling after doing so much physics? See their Tuesday activities here. | Glen models the olympic torches that CUDOS @ MQ enabled by producing the methodology for the gas flow controls - without this there was no way to build them to ensure appropriate burn times, flame control, light weight and low costs. |
Read about other CUDOS group outreach activities in 2007.