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<strong>Newsletter</strong> of the <strong>South</strong> <strong>Australian</strong> Science Teachers Association Inc.<br />
Professional Development Opportunities<br />
CONASTA 62 presenter, Nicolette Hilton, shared some inspiring<br />
Professional Development opportunities for primary and<br />
secondary school Science teachers, including specific information<br />
on applying for Churchill Fellowships.<br />
Nicolette Hilton is a senior school educator and TESEP (Teacher<br />
Earth Sciences Education Programme) presenter with 7 years<br />
teaching experience who has worked with NASA to develop<br />
learning materials and travelled across the USA as a Churchill<br />
Fellow seeking quality teaching resources and information on<br />
current research into Science education for <strong>Australian</strong> teachers.<br />
Spaceward Bound<br />
• NASA expeditions to Mars Analogues – environments that are<br />
comparable to those on Mars<br />
• Assist NASA Scientists – various projects<br />
• 2014 – Arkaroola <strong>South</strong> Australia<br />
• Annually – Mojave Desert CA, USA<br />
For Information…<br />
• Mars Society of Australia: http://marssociety.org.au/<br />
• Victorian Space Science Education Centre: http://www.vssec.<br />
vic.edu.au/<br />
• http://www.csupomona.edu/~rmogul/spacewardbound/<br />
Spaceward_Bound.html<br />
4.99<br />
%*<br />
p.a.<br />
Fixed for 1 year with no ongoing fees<br />
5.58<br />
%^<br />
p.a.<br />
Comparison rate<br />
TESEP<br />
• Teacher Earth Sciences Education Programme<br />
• Check dates and download brochures HERE!<br />
http://tesep.org.au/bigcalendar.html<br />
• Also on FACEBBOOK<br />
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Teacher-Earth-Science-<br />
Education-Program/155604677812356<br />
Science at the Shine Dome<br />
• Science Teaching Award from the <strong>Australian</strong> Academy of<br />
Science<br />
• Annual Awards Dinner<br />
• Symposium<br />
• Applications usually close in February each year<br />
• http://www.science.org.au/events/sats/sats20<strong>13</strong>/index.html<br />
Churchill Fellowship<br />
• 150 offered Australia wide<br />
• Average of 6 weeks travel<br />
• Up to $30,000 towards project<br />
• Open-ended<br />
Nicolette’s Project…<br />
• The Northern Districts Education Centre (Sydney) Churchill<br />
Fellowship to study innovative practices that improve<br />
engagement of students in science and promote a positive<br />
learning culture<br />
• http://churchilltrust/com.au/site_media/fellows/Hilton_<br />
Nicolette_2010.pdf<br />
How to Apply…<br />
• 2 Page application<br />
• Have influential people as referees<br />
• Be precise and passionate about your project<br />
• If at first you don’t succeed apply again<br />
• Application and more info…<br />
• http://churchilltrust.com.au/<br />
Nicolette’s Contact Details<br />
• nhilton@une.edu.au<br />
• nicolette.hilton@education.nsw.gov.au<br />
• Uralla Central School NSW<br />
• 0437 775 5780<br />
6 <strong>SASTA</strong> • <strong>August</strong> 20<strong>13</strong>
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