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First Annual Australian Science Fair
On Monday 29 October, John Monash Science School's annual science fair officially became a national event for the first time, as the school hosted the first annual Australian Science Fair.
Traditionally a single-day event, this year the program expanded to include three days of immersive and hands-on science - engaging both JMSS students and our visitors in STEM Engineering Challenges, Film Competitions, Project Presentations and more.
The public exhibition was once again a fantastic evening for the school, with over 1200+ visitors touring the student exhibitions and engaging in activities prepared by our Year 10 Elective Science students.
Congratulations to all staff and students involved in making this year's science fair such a massive success, and paving the way for bigger, better and bolder science fairs in years to come!
Plastic Oceans: First Anniversary Screening
As part of the first annual Australian Science Fair, John Monash Science School also rekindled their partnership with Plastic Oceans Australasia, hosting a special first anniversary screening of their award-winning documentary at the South One Lecture Theatre on Tuesday 30 October.
The event also featured a Q&A with marine toxicologist, Dr. Jennifer Lavers, and provided an opportunity to introduce our new Plastic Oceans school ambassadors for 2019.
Thank you to all who attended, and made this event a great evening of environmental science!
Peter Corkill recognised in ACEL Victoria Awards
John Monash Science School Principal, Mr. Peter Corkill was recently recognised with an Australian Council for Educational Leaders (ACEL) Victoria Fellowship award on Monday as part of the ACEL 2018 VIC Awards for his outstanding leadership and extraordinary service to education.
Congratulations, Peter!
JMSS Students participate in prehistoric bone scan
On Friday 2 November, students from John Monash Science School visiting the AustralianSynchrotron were fortunate enough to examine the femur of Australovenator, the 95-million-year-old dinosaur, as it underwent high-resolution 3D X-ray imaging.
Scientists from the Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation (ANSTO), along with representatives from the Australian Age of Dinosaurs Museum and the University of New England are studying the dinosaur’s internal bone structure in an effort to reveal how it lived, through the use of imaging and medical beamline (IMBL) - making a fascinating excursion for our students to have participated in!
Excellent EEI's on display at Monash Faculty of Education
After a great turn out of academic staff from Monash University for John Monash Science School's first-ever Australian Science Fair, a group of JMSS students were invited to present their EEI Projects at a recent STEM Education Seminar held by the Faculty of Education.
Themed 'Creating Conditions for Creative and Critical Thinking', 12 students presented their work and engaged in discussion with academics, pre-service teachers and educators visiting from other schools and learning institutions. Great work from some excellent JMSS ambassadors, and congratulations to the students invited to participate!
Materials Science elective: Final projects
Students in the Materials Science elective saw the final products of their major assessment task this week and the results were fantastic!
Students were set the challenge of redesigning zebrafish tanks for the Australian Regenerative Medicine Institute (ARMI) at Monash University with the goal of providing an environment that encourages breeding. They used research into the natural environment of the fish to inform their 3D CAD designs. These design prototypes were brought to life via 3D printing thanks to Monash Department of Materials Science and Engineering.
Congratulations to all of the students on their hard work on this project and special thanks to Dr Alasdair Wood and Rod Glanville from ARMI for their collaboration and the Department of Materials Science and Engineering for printing the designs.