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16th, 17th and 18th October, 2018
Charles Darwin University, Casuarina Campus Darwin, NT Australia
A national innovative and interactive program that supports the awareness and enhances the career education
of Year 9 secondary school students, in the areas of Science, Technology & Engineering through a variety of
seminars, interactive presentations, excursions, laboratory investigations and hands-on activities.
Our Valued Student Sponsors
Darwin Sunrise Litchfield/Palmerston
Our Lady of the Sacred Heart
(Alice Springs) St Joseph’s Catholic College Sanderson Middle School
Xavier College (Tiwi Island), Nightcliff Middle School, Darwin Middle School
O’Loughlin Catholic College
Good Shepherd Lutheran College and Palmerston Christian School
Xavier College (Tiwi Island), Nightcliff Middle School, Darwin Middle School
Haileybury Rendall School, Darwin Middle School and Palmerston College
Sattler Christian College
Department of Environment Department of Education Department of the Chief Minister’s Office
The Honourable Michael Gunner
Darwin Middle School
NT Program Overview
In 2007, Charles Darwin University (CDU) became the 35th University in Australia to host The National Science Experience.
Our program is supported by the Faculty of Engineering, Health, Science and the Environment and predominately open to
any year 9 student interested in exploring Science, Technology and Engineering, regardless of their academia. Our success
relies on CDU securing sponsorship from local Government, Business’, Industries, Institutes and Community Organisations
to pay the student fee. This ensures all NT students have an opportunity to participate, not just the ones who can afford
to. CDU is focused on supporting and encouraging participation from Indigenous, remote and students from a low
socioeconomic status (SES) background, regardless of their year level. We seek to attract additional sponsorship funding
to support their travel and accommodation. CDU acknowledges and appreciates that without the support of
ConocoPhillips Australia, The National Science Experience, Science Schools Foundation, NT Government, Business,
Industry, Institutes and Community Organisations, we would not be able to continue offering these exceptional
educational learning experiences to students.
Program Objectives
The program aims to empower and inspire students to want to become high achievers, and to know that they have high
quality study options here at CDU. The territory has such a wide range of excellent future employment opportunities
available! Our students need to be aware of the link between education and future opportunities at the time in their life
where a positive change and approach to education can really make a difference. Our aim is to prepare them by providing
a solid educational foundation, allowing them to make informed decisions about their subject selections in their senior
years.
We do this by providing;
• A broad range of both interesting and practical learning experiences related to the profession (all
conducted in a safe and comfortable environment)
• An introduction to the many local industries and businesses and the type of employment opportunities
available A look into local challenges and issues facing the NT now, and looking into the future
• An overview of the type of research and activities CDU students are currently involved in
• A clear understanding of the importance of education in relation to their future studies and career
options, as well as the difference between obtaining an NTCET Year 12 and an NTCET with ATAR
(Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank)
• A good understanding of VET and Higher Education study, pathways and careers
Where are they now?
From 2007, we have been checking past participant names against our CDU enrolment data as they become school
leavers. It’s fantastic to see some familiar names as they graduate high school and enrol with CDU.
As our national sponsor, ConocoPhillips Australia is committed to providing additional support to the NT program. In
2018, ConocoPhillips Australia again supported the travel, accommodation and meals for our remote student. This year
we were lucky enough to host students from Xavier College on Tiwi Island, as well as students from Our Lady of Sacred
Heart (OLSH) Catholic College from Alice Springs and St Joseph’s Catholic College from Katherine. Any remaining funds
were used to pay registration fees for our locally participating students, including Haileybury Rendall School.
ConocoPhillips Australia also continues to provide their support with representative Graduate Operations Engineer Mr
Victor Chen joining our Pro Vice-Chancellor, Dr Steve Shanahan and National Committee Board Member Mr John
Patterson for the official opening of the program. We also had Research Scientist, Coral Reef Ecology (AIMS) – Australian
Institute of Marine Science Martial Depczynski, present a seminar on Marine Science and Environmental Science careers.
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Students who have applied at Charles Darwin University as a school leaver, and have participated
in the ConocoPhillips Science Experience, as a Year 9 student between 2007-2018
Event Information
To maintain both quality of activities and the safety of our participants, the event is capped at 100 participants and
accompanying school staff. All attendants receive all meals, refreshments, a ConocoPhillips Science Experience t-shirt and
satchel bag, as well as a laminated certificate of participation and A3 laminated photo poster. All students also have the
option of receiving additional course/career information from CDU.
Students are encouraged to write their sponsor a short letter of appreciation as well as completing an event evaluation
form. Schools will also receive information of their students’ sponsors.
Participating Schools
Darwin Middle School Sattler Christian College Good Shepherd Lutheran College Sanderson Middle School
Haileybury Rendall School St John’s College
Nightcliff Middle School St. Joseph’s Catholic College
O’Loughlin Catholic College Taminmin College
Palmerston Christian School Xavier College - Tiwi Island
Palmerston College Our Lady of Sacred Heart (OLSH) Sadadeen, Alice Springs
Student Event Evaluation Summary
We received 98 student surveys. A huge 94% of students who attended agree that they now have a better understanding
of the type of work Scientists, Engineers and IT people do! Every single student who attended have said that the program
has really opened their eyes to the endless possibilities of careers and study opportunities available to them locally with
CDU.
All students agreed that the program needed to continue as an annual event to give all middle school students the option
to explore their interests. All students found the activities and experiences very interesting, showcasing a wide variety of
careers from Sports Science to Pharmacy and Medicine. 55% of students said they wanted to definitely go on to study
engineering, science or IT at university after completing year 12, with another 42% saying they were now considering it
after completing the program. 56 Students requested career/study information.
Career/Study Requests
Business Law Exercise and Sport Science Pharmacy
Medicine Paramedical Science Astronomy Health Science
Engineering Neurologist Robotics Music
Pilot Marine Biology Forensic Science Performing Arts
Hairdressing Makeup and Beauty Veterinarian Teaching
Aquaculture/Horticulture Information Technology Software Engineer Environmental Science Psychology Nursing
Student Groups
Blue Group = Charles Darwin – Group Leader: Athena Ferreras assisted by Espa Barreto
Red Group = Marie Curie – Group Leader: Sarah Dowler assisted by Joyce Yeum
Green Group = Albert Einstein – Group Leader: Hannah Hearne assisted by Erilyn Cortez
Orange Group = Isaac Newton – Group Leader: Jaime McCartney
Charles Darwin established that all species of life have
descended over time from common ancestors, and
proposed the scientific theory that this branching pattern of
evolution resulted from a process that he called natural
selection, in which the struggle for existence has a similar
effect to the artificial selection involved in selective
breeding.
Marie Curie’s achievements included a theory of
radioactivity, techniques for isolating radioactive isotopes,
and the discovery of two elements, polonium and radium.
Under her direction, the world's first studies were
conducted into the treatment of neoplasms, using
radioactive isotopes.
Einstein realized the inadequacies of Newtonian mechanics
and his special theory of relativity stemmed from an
attempt to reconcile the laws of mechanics with the laws of
the electromagnetic field. He investigated the thermal
properties of light with a low radiation density and his
observations laid the foundation of the photon theory of
light.
Newton was an English physicist, mathematician,
astronomer, natural philosopher, alchemist and theologian,
who has been "considered by many to be the greatest and
most influential scientist who ever lived" His monograph
Philosophiæ Naturalis Principia Mathematica, published in
1687, lays the foundations for most of classical mechanics.
In this work, Newton described universal gravitation and the
three laws of motion, which dominated the scientific view
of the physical universe for the next three centuries.
The Experience!
Flinders University – NT Medical Program
Dr Buddhika Weerasundera, David Newman and Karen Piper
The School of Medicine prepares students to practice medicine in diverse locations as clinicians, researches or administrators.
Understanding the physical, social and behavioural sciences collectively with the application of clinical skills underpins the program.
Students had the opportunity to view the Anatomage table and experience ear examinations and CPR.
http://www.flinders.edu.au/medicine/courses/medical-course/nt-medical-program/
Exercise and Sport Science
Associate Professor Mr Tim Heazlewood, Dr Daniel Gahreman, Dr Jim Lee & Technical Officer Rhiannon Moore
Exercise and Sport Scientists are experts in understanding how human bodies respond to exercise, and how to make a difference to
the quality of life for all people. Exercise and Sport Scientists use exercise as an intervention to improve health and fitness, enhance
physical performance and prevent and rehabilitate injury in both healthy and physically challenged populations. In this activity
students will participate in physiological tests designed to test their speed, reaction time and power in both individual and team
environments.
http://www.cdu.edu.au/pcs/exercise-sport-science
Pharmacy
Senior Lecturer in Pharmacology – Mr Yean Yeow & Dr Robi Islam, Mrs Danielle Butler, Technical Officer Mrs Lyn Lowe
Simple pharmaceutical preparation; Pharmacists use their expertise in medicines to optimise health outcomes and minimise
medication misadventure. The practice of pharmacy includes the custody, preparation, dispensing and provision of medicines,
together with systems and information to assure quality of use. Students participated in our dose administration aid packing activity,
which is commonly used for clients who may have to take mutable medication on varying days. Students could take their medications
pack with them, but these medications packs are extra yummy skittles so they might not make it home!
http://www.cdu.edu.au/pcs/pharmacy
Environmental Science
Dr Keith McGuinness, Dr Erica Garcia, Dr Sean Bellairs, Dr Hamish Campbell, Technical Officers – Mr Quan Tien, Rhiannon Moore,
Mara Gray and Christine Collins
This activity looks at biodiversity and the amazing variety of small creatures living in simple, everyday environments. Students will
collect samples from simple environments (such as pond water and decomposing flora waste) and examine under microscopes the
different forms of life present.
Students were encouraged to use the resources provided to identify the life forms discovered, ask questions and then participate in
discussion.
http://www.cdu.edu.au/environment
Aquaculture, Horticulture & Aquaponics
VET Team Leader - Mr Chadd Mumme & Technical Officer Daniel Costa
Students visited the Aquaculture and Horticulture precinct and were shown the propagation shade houses first, before being shown
the functions of the campus nursery water recycling system. Students were shown and then sampled a variety of edible plants, trees
and fresh herbs, before touring the aquaculture complex. They were introduced to a number of different aquatic animals, including
Barramundi, Fresh Water Crayfish, Flat Back Sea Turtles, Clown Fish and the beautiful coral display. To highlight their experience,
students then had the opportunity to hand feed the large barramundi!
http://www.cdu.edu.au/cdu-vet/primary-industries
Information Technology – Password Security
Mr Sami Azam & Technical Officer Taylor Yu-Fang Wang
How safe is your password? In this activity, students were given the opportunity to test the strength of their current passwords. They
were educated on the importance of having a different password for all logins and coached on how to create strong passwords that
they would be able to remember!
http://www.cdu.edu.au/engit
Engineering
Mr Maung Maung Soe
Engineers make things happen! Offering a world of excitement, challenges and endless career opportunities. Engineering converts
science and technology into successful innovation, providing conditions for civilised living. The work of engineers can be seen
everywhere you look – in health, our cities, the country as a whole, food supply and distribution, medicine and even in aerospace. In
addition to everyday problems, engineers also develop solutions for emergency situations requiring rapid action to minimise effects.
An example of such accident is an oil spill, such as the spill of April, 2010 in the Gulf of New Mexico, USA. Oil spills can cause
catastrophic damage to sea life, birds and coastal locations. In the event of such an accident, effective clean-up methods need to be
available. Students had the opportunity to research and test some methods of cleaning up oil spills on a much smaller, enclosed
environment. So what was more effective? The absorbent or dispersant?
http://www.cdu.edu.au/engit
Career Investigations
Student Recruitment and Events Officer – Mrs Irta Oakley
What do you need to do now, at school, to prepare for that career you want?
Students were encouraged to think about their career aspirations and provided an overview of what to expect in Year 10 with regards
to their Personal Learning Plan (PLP). This session focusses on their career choices and pathways through VET to Higher Education. We
briefly explain the difference between VET and Higher Education and what the Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) is including
a quick explanation on how ATAR is used for admission into a degree.
Students were provided an insight into careers achieved through VET and Higher Education study, including what subjects in senior
years are considered assumed knowledge when applying for a specific degree. Students were informed of other or alternative entry
pathways, such as the Tertiary Enabling Programs. Students were encouraged to ask questions relevant to their interests.
Psychology and Clinical Science – ‘The Science of Memory’
Senior Lecturer in Psychology, Dr Simon Moss
Dr Moss’ primary research interest concerns how characteristics of organisations and societies (such as inequality of income or
instability of jobs) influences the neural functioning – and ultimately the mood, creativity, intuition, engagement, honesty and
altruism – of individuals.
The Art & Science of Memory: Five keys to Learning, allows you to immerse yourself in a virtual "Memory Palace" of 5 panoramic,
interactive rooms representing 5 key memory techniques. This focuses on developing a stimulating learning experience for students
to learn in an interactive environment.
http://www.cdu.edu.au/moocs/memory
Closing Ceremony
CDU Lecturer Dr Daniel Gahreman from Exercise and Sport Science – Speed Gate agility awards (Batak)
Mayooran Sathyendra
(Red Group)
Ellen Kendrick
(Red Group)
Shae Banner
(Blue Group) Jack Bradley
(Blue Group)
Ben Ramplin
(Green Group)
Lillian Conlan
(Green Group)
Luke Symonds
(Orange Group)
Marietta Puautjimi
(Orange Group)
Thanks for the Memories
Erilyn Cortez
Student Ambassador
Espa Barreto
Student Ambassador
Joyce Yeum
Student Ambassador
2018 and previous CPSE Event Photos: https://www.facebook.com/CDUSchoolsEngagement/
Student Survey Results
Did the program provide you a variety of experiences that were interesting?
Answer Choices Responses
Yes 100.00% 98
No 0.00% 0
Did the program provide you a variety of experiences that were interesting?
Answer Choices Responses
ConocoPhillips Australia- LNG Plant Seminar 76.0% 76
Flinders Medical Program NT 76.00% 76
Engineering 59.00% 59
Pharmacy 79.00% 79
Exercise Sports Science 76.00% 76
ConocoPhillips LNG Gas Plant Tour 100.0% 98
Information and Technology 'Password Security" 64.00% 64
Aquaculture and Horticulture 85.00% 85
School of Environmental Science- The Diversity of Life 73.00% 73
Career Investigations 75.00% 75
Psychology Seminar, The Science of Memory- Simon Moss 84.00% 84
Did the event give you a better understanding of the many Careers you could study at CDU?
Answer Choices Responses
Yes 95.9 94
No 4.1% 4
Do you feel this program should be offered at Charles Darwin University every year?
Answer Choices Responses
Yes 100.00% 98
No 0.00% 0
Sponsor Thank You Letters
After Year 12, do you want to study Science, Engineering and/or Technology?
Answer Choices Responses
Yes 56.70% 55
No 1.0% 1
Maybe 42.9% 42
Would you like more information on the study pathways and options here at Charles Darwin University?
Answer Choices Responses
Yes 57.1% 56
No 27.6% 27
We would like to extend a special thank you to all who supported our 2018 event; Opening Ceremony
CDU Pro Vice-Chancellor of Higher Education Dr Steve
Shanahan
National Committee Board Member Mr John Patterson
ConocoPhillips Graduate Operations Engineer Mr Victor Chen
CDU Schools Engagement Team
Ms Trisha Mellow – Event Organiser
Mrs Irta Oakley – Event
Mrs Irta Oakley – MC & Career Investigation Seminar
Mr Dean Dempsey – Event and Bus driver
Ms Hannah Hearne – Green Group leader
Ms Jaime McCartney – Orange Group leader
Ms Sarah Dowler – Red Group leader
Mrs Athena Ferreras – Blue Group leader
CDU Student Ambassadors – Student Group Support
Saurav ‘Russel’ Kundu
Erilyn Cortez
Joyce Yeum
Espa Barreto
Flinders Medical
Dr Buddhika Weerasundera
David Newman
Karen Piper
CDU Engineering Mr Maung Maung Soe CDU SA Saurav ‘Russel’ Kundu (Bachelor of Law) CDU Pharmacy
Mr Yean Yeow
Dr Robi Islam
Ms Lyn Lowe
Mrs Danielle Butler
CDU Exercise and Sport Science
Aspro Ian (Tim) Heazlewood
Dr Daniel Gahreman
Dr Jim Lee
Rhiannon Moore
CDU Diversity of Life (Environmental Science)
Dr Keith McGuinness
Dr Hamish Campbell
Dr Erica Garcia
Dr Sean Bellairs
Quan Tien
Rhiannon Moore
Mara Gray
Christine Collins
CDU Information & Technology
Mr Sami Azam
Taylor Yu-Fang Wang
CDU Science of Memory Seminar
Dr Simon Moss
Aquaculture and Horticulture
Mr Chadd Mumme
Mr Daniel Costa
ConocoPhillips Australia
Mary Fleming
Marguerita Brown
Wade Johnstone
Will O’Callaghan
Adam Cruse
David Pol
Victor Chen
Joe Wood
Fergus Robinson
Sauro Lepri
Jess Ong
AIMS Seminar
Martial Depczynski, Research Scientist, Coral Reef Ecology
Attending School Staff
St Joseph’s Catholic College – Kathryn Trotter and Kial King
OLSH Sadadeen Campus Alice Springs - Mrs Veronica Perez
and Mr Christopher Hohepa
Palmerston College – Mrs Joanne De Fransz
Report & Student Survey compiled by Trisha Mellow, Irta Oakley and
Jaime McCartney