Science Week September 2011

21 September 2011 All the latest news from Science Week 2011!   Dear Science Week subscriber, Welcome to the first Science Week eNewsletter for 2011. The Week runs from Sunday 13th - Sunday 20th November. The theme is 'The Chemistry of Life', demonstrating the importance of chemistry to our everyday lives—from the atoms that are the building blocks of nature to the chemistry that creates lasting bonds between people. Check out our fantastic new web video series where the Rubberbandits tell us what chemistry means to them! Don't forget to send this to your friends! In 2011, we will celebrate our rich heritage of chemistry in Ireland throughout the ages and examine the valuable contribution Ireland has made to the scientific world. Chemistry is the fabric of life as we know it and in celebrating the International Year of Chemistry and Science Week 2011, we ask you to consider, what does it mean to you? Find out more about the theme and how you can incorporate it into your own events and activities by visiting the FAQ section.   Resources, Merchandise and Event Submission Resources The resources section has been separated into audience type this year, so you will find resources divided between Primary level, Second level, Event organisers and a Media section. Event Submission We are delighted to invite you now to submit your Science Week events to the event diary. As soon as we have enough events logged, the diary will become available to view online so don't delay! Merchandise Remember, you must register an event if you wish to order free Science Week merchandise. When you have registered your details you will receive an email confirmation with a link through to the merchandise order form. The website will still be open to take event submission details right up to the Week itself, but please note that the deadline for merchandise orders is close of business, 20th October. Merchandise will be delivered to your venue before your event takes place. Remember, even if you are doing something as simple as a class quiz, you can still submit it as an 'invite-only' event and order your Science Week goodies.   Competitions The League of Extraordinary Elements Primary Competition Primary school children are invited to participate in an exciting science-art competition. The competition is designed to introduce primary aged children to the general concepts of the elements, and a first introduction to the periodic table through the superhero 'League of Extraordinary Elements' with characters such as Hydrogen Girl and Carbon Boy. Students are asked to design a new costume for the character they like from the table of six element profiles which are provided in a PDF download available in the Resources section. Science Snaps Photography Competition The Science Snaps photography competition is running again this year in association with Discover Science & Engineering and Tyndall National Institute, UCC. It is open to second level students and the general public with great prizes in three categories including a laptop, cameras and photography courses. Submissions should reflect this year's Science Week theme 'The Chemistry of Life'. Shortlisted images will also form a public exhibition during Science Week 2011 and the winning snaps will be displayed by Bus Eireann on selected commuter routes throughout Ireland. Science Raps Video Challenge for Second Level The Science Raps video challenge competition is also running again this year, with some great prizes! This competition, organised by the Alimentary Pharmabiotic Centre, invites students to compose and video a Rap on this year's Science Week theme: "The Chemistry of Life". Video your own Science Rap, upload on YouTube and send us the link on your completed application form. Closing date for receipt of entries is Tuesday 8th November 2011. Forms will be available on http://apc.ucc.ie as well as full terms and conditions. Check out last year's winning entries on the YouTube Pharmabiotic channel! Help us spread the word! Every year Science Week is growing in popularity with more and more people getting involved. Help us spread the word and connect with us on Twitter and Facebook where we will be running exclusive competitions and giving you the low down on the best events happening during the week. Best of luck with your planning and we look forward to working with you all during this year's Science Week. The Science Week Team / www.ScienceWeek.ie   For any queries on Science Week please contact Donna McCabe or Cathy Foley, at Discover Science and Engineering, Tel: 01 6073042 www.scienceweek.ie