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Hill Laboratories Waikato Science Summer School
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Science Summer School |
| The Summer School is a unique week-long science experience at The University of Waikato. |
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Tetoto Gorge |
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Bridal Veil Falls |
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Date: 6 - 11 December 2009 |
| The Hill Laboratories Waikato Science Summer School is open to Year 12 students who have an interest in science, and who will be going on to study Year 13. It is a residential course, and all participants will stay in accommodation on the University campus. |
| The School aims to provide outstanding Year 12 science students in secondary schools with the opportunity to experience the wide range of science subjects in the School of Science and Engineering at the University of Waikato, and to show how these various sciences are closely integrated. Students will be encouraged to develop their own ideas and methods to solve scientific problems. |
| Students work in a groups, and use a wide range of scientific techniques under close supervision in science laboratories. Examples may include DNA fingerprinting, material strength testing, water analysis, and electronics. Included in the programme will be a field trip to make scientific observations and to collect samples, including biological material. These materials and samples will be examined and analysed in the engineering, chemistry, physics, biological science and earth sciences laboratories. Hence the aim of the School is to accentuate the interdisciplinary nature of science, and its application in the study of the environment. |
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Download an application form for the 2009 Science Summer School. Applications close 22 August 2009.
Current Year 12 students - contact your science teacher for more information! |
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Enquiries
Enquiries related to the application and selection process may be directed to the Rotary District Committee at: colin.telford@xtra.co.nz
Enquiries regarding the summer school programme may be directed to the School of Science & Engineering Public Relations Officer, Michelle Armstrong, at: micharm@waikato.ac.nz
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What students learn |
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| Sampling in the Estuary |
Biological Analysis |
Chemical Analysis |
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The Science Summer school is a joint venture between: |
Hill Laboratories |
| Hill Laboratories is New Zealand's largest privately owned testing laboratory, specialising in environmental, soil, plant, food, industrial, health and safety testing for a wide range of analytes including nutrients, heavy metals, organic compounds and pesticide residues. Founded in 1984, the company is owned and operated by its senior scientists. With over 100 staff working in its Hamilton premises, it is a significant employer of science graduates from New Zealand tertiary institutions. |
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Rotary International (DISTRICT 9930) |
| New Zealand Rotary has a commitment to supporting a wide range of youth activities. Prominent among these is active encouragement for young people to undertake tertiary studies, and later employment, in the various fields of science and technology. In the area which focuses on the University of Waikato, the Clubs in Rotary District 9930 give strong support to the 'Hill Laboratories' Waikato University Science Summer School. |
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Gallagher Group |
| The Gallagher Group comprises an impressive portfolio of world-class companies centered around innovative animal management and business security systems. |
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University Of Waikato |
| The University of Waikato is renowned for its progressive approach to tertiary education. It has a reputation of modern thinking, innovation and academic excellence while offering flexible degrees, a great campus lifestyle and quality education. |
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What students learn |
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| Materials Engineering |
Earth Sciences |
Electronic Engineering |
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