| 7.45 - 8.45 am | Registration &
Trade Displays | | |
| 8.45 am | Welcome
Housekeeping | Mandy Timmers,
QEST President | Welcome address, additional information required by delegates, housekeeping |
| 9.00 - 10.00 am | Keynote address | Dr Greg Young, Australian Centre for Deep Brain Stimulation | If our education system was an organism it would be an endangered species. Trust, resilience and classic business mantra restrict our current curriculum evolution processes to a gene pool on par with the panda. With crowd knowledge management techniques I will show how the whole village can once again raise a child.
Keynote- Open session for all delegates
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| 10.00 - 10.30 am | Union groups | Des Holloway, QPSU Union Organiser
QIEU Union Representative | Overview of Union contribution to your rights in the workplace, what the future holds for Education members, Q&A session.
Note that questions for Union Organisers must be submitted to the QEST President in writing at registration on Monday 27th for referral to the appropriate Union rep. The floor will NOT be open for questioning/grievances.
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| 10.30 - 11.00 am | Morning tea | Served in Centenary Hall | TRADE DISPLAY: Science supply companies
SWAP AND GO: bring your unwanted or excess lab supplies in to swap for something you can use. |
| 11.00 - 12.30 am | Session 1 | Application of fluorescence in forensic science
PRESENTER: Ivana Poulton, Optimum Technology
 | A short presentation: light theory, fluorescence and application in forensic science.
Followed by practical demonstrations in :
1. Fluorescence at crime scenes: - fluorescent powders, biological stains (simulated), fibres, natural fluorescence in bones and teeth, development of fluorescent fingerprints on paper
2. Natural fluorescence in food, drinks, cleaning products and petroleum based products
Session is limited to 20 participants. |
| Session 1 | Pluck Dissection
PRESENTER: Jill Clothier, Caboolture SHS | Back by popular demand, this dissection workshop using a specimen from Dissection Connection will show you how to get the most bang for your buck from a porcine pluck.
Session is limited to 24 participants. |
| Session 1 | Microscope Maintenance
PRESENTER: Colin Thomas, SIOS
 | Microscope Maintenance:
•How to look and locate and diagnose where the dirt may be located in the optic system.
•Basic dismantling and cleaning of microscope body and components.
•Basic cleaning of microscope eyepieces, objectives and condensers.
•Basic cleaning of microscope stages etc.
•Helping technicians with their own microscope problems, technicians should bring in a problem microscope for repair. These microscopes should not include units with electrical or major mechanical failure.
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| Session 1 | Senior Titrations
PRESENTER: Karina Tomlinson | Senior Titrations is a hands on workshop that demonstrates making primary standards, using titration equipment and performing the activities calculations. Learn the language and steps to standardise acids and bases ready for senior chemistry titrations in a relaxed and fun environment. Designed for the beginner or as a refresher workshop.
Please bring the following – reading glasses (if needed), safety glasses, trusty lab coat for messy cooks and a scientific calculator.
Session is limited to 24 participants. |
| Session 1 | Risk Assess - Risk Assessments Made Easy!
PRESENTER: Mia Sharma, Teacher-Consultant for RiskAssess, NSW Scientist of the Year for Leadership in Teaching, Head of Science at International Grammar School | The logic of risk assessments explained. Learn about both paper and – much faster – web-based methods for performing risk assessments of laboratory experiments. Separate sections for laboratory technicians and teachers. Methods comply with the Australian New Zealand ISO Standard on Risk Management and also meet the new QLD DET requirements for school risk assessments. Try out RiskAssess software online during the workshop and carry out risk assessments easily and quickly, using chemical, equipment and biological databases to save you time.
Repeat session from last year.
Session is limited to 24 participants. |
| Session 1 | UQ Pathology Museum Tour Facilitated by Jan McGaw, Science Operations Officer, Ferny Grove SHS and Julie Ayre, Curator, UQ Integrated Pathology Learning Centre. | Let the mysteries of the human body be revealed! The University of Queensland’s Pathology Learning Centre houses thousands of specimens the latest electronic teaching resources. Explore how the Centre uses its resources. Let the Centre take you on a journey from past to present and from cells to patients so that you may begin to develop an overarching understanding of disease in its many forms.
Session is limited to 120 participants. Bring your go card or bus money!
Transport to UQCCR via Brisbuz from Normanby to RBH leaving Normanby Interchange at 10.49 am
Max 120
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| 12.30 - 1.30 pm | Lunch | Served in the canteen | TRADE DISPLAY: Science supply companies
SWAP AND GO: bring your unwanted or excess lab supplies in to swap for something you can use. |
| 1.30 - 2.30 pm | Session 2 | Risk Assess - Risk Assessments Made Easy!
PRESENTER: Mia Sharma, Teacher-Consultant for RiskAssess, NSW Scientist of the Year for Leadership in Teaching, Head of Science at International Grammar School | The logic of risk assessments explained. Learn about both paper and – much faster – web-based methods for performing risk assessments of laboratory experiments. Separate sections for laboratory technicians and teachers. Methods comply with the Australian New Zealand ISO Standard on Risk Management and also meet the new QLD DET requirements for school risk assessments. Try out RiskAssess software online during the workshop and carry out risk assessments easily and quickly, using chemical, equipment and biological databases to save you time.
Repeat session from last year.
Session is limited to 24 participants.
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| Session 2 | Blood in Forensic Science
PRESENTER: Ivana Poulton, Optimum Technology | A practical demonstration in current techniques used at Crime Scenes.
• Optical Examination of Blood
• Luminol - Luminescence is created as luminol oxidizes the iron component of blood. Must be viewed in near total darkness.
• Acid Yellow7 –A fluorescent protein stain
• Leuco Crystal Violet – A compound that develops both visible and invisible blood traces on any surface
• Blood Splatter Patterns – An introduction to basic geometric shapes and patterns formed by droplets of blood.
Session is limited to 20 participants. |
| Session 2 | Vernier Dataloggers
PRESENTER: Ray Harvey, Scientrific | Vernier Data loggers for Lab Technicians!
As technology has been incorporated into the science lab, responsibility for it naturally goes to the Lab Technician.
In this workshop we will cover troubleshooting and maintenance issues for both the LabQuest and sensors…principally the Wet Chemistry sensors, since these generate the most support calls. Please bring your LabQuests, LabQuest Mini/Laptops or Go!/Laptops and any sensors you want to cover. Those whose questions cannot be answered in session are invited to bring them to the trade display for one-on-one support.
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| Session 2 | Microbiology
PRESENTER: Jan McGaw, Ferny Grove SHS | Microbiology experiments need not be difficult to prepare in the school environment. Come and learn the tricks and shortcuts on how to prepare and run microbiology practicals safely with equipment which is available in a school preparation room. |
| Session 2 | Working with Enzymes
PRESENTER: Peter Ball, Southern Biological
 | Enzymes are nature’s catalysts. They act to speed up biochemical reactions to make them useful for metabolism in living organisms. However, since they are complex polypeptides, enzymes can be denatured by shifts in temperature and pH, and this in turn can affect the way they work. Participants in this workshop will look at a range of enzymes including amylase, trypsin, lipase, rennin and urease to compare their reactions and discuss their suitability for student experiments. We will also look at troubleshooting enzyme reactions and using a datalogger to measure reaction rates where possible.
Session is limited to 24 participants. |
| Session 2 | How to Solder
PRESENTER: David Kann | Hands-on introduction to soldering that will bring you from zero to beginner.
Soldering is a process very similar to hot-gluing that electrically joins two metals. Soldering is useful for repairing and replacing cables and equipment, as well as tinkering with electronics. In the process of learning to solder, we’ll build a quick project that will enable us to control a computer remotely from a projector screen. Not bad for an hour’s work! |
| Session 2 | Liquid Nitrogen and Dry Ice
PRESENTER: Eddie McDonnell, CES Trainer Queensland BOC Limited | Eddie will show a DVD on properties, hazards and uses of Liquid Nitrogen. Duration 20 minutes. After DVD three BOC representatives will be available to answer questions. Appropriate PPE and Dewar flask will be on display. This will be a useful session for those who are using or intend to use Liquid Nitrogen in a school situation eg open nights etc.
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| 2.30 - 3.30pm | Session 3 | Head Dissection
PRESENTER: Debra Cook, Dissection Connection | What on earth would you do with a bissected head? This dissection workshop using a specimen from Dissection Connection will explore the possibilities using a bissected porcine head. This workshop will touch on applications in teaching digestion, respiration, the ear, the eye, the brain and the skin.
Session is limited to 24 participants. |
| Session 3 | Submission Writing
PRESENTER: Shirley Callaghan, Scientrific | Are you finding that your budget is not stretching as far as it should? Having trouble keeping up with consumables and maintenance costs, never mind dreaming of modernising your aging science equipment? You’re not alone. So here’s a thought…what if you could turn this situation on its head? What if you could dream up some engaging but relevant project that used equipment that you wanted or needed and then actually were able to buy it? Would that be worth an hour of your time? As an education company, we have seen the frustration of people trying to produce results with minimal resources. We would like to guide you through some options that will change your resource management forever.
Session is limited to 30 participants. |
| Session 3 | Leaf Litter Creatures
PRESENTER: Ros Steele, Griffith University | The ability to identify invertebrates helps technicians in the field to answer “What is it?” questions.
In this hands-on workshop, participants will identify features typical for an invertebrate, make their own Tulgren funnel, and identify methods to collect leaf litter.
Participants will be provided with an instruction booklet to classify the invertebrates to order.
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| Session 3 | Serrata Data Harvest
PRESENTER: Max Scrimegour, Serrata | This workshop will display range of Data-Harvest Data-Loggers from au$88.00 to $595.00 each. Each delegate will receive a CD with
• All loggers Instruction manuals and use
• All Sensors and there use with instructions
• All Popular experiments in Detail using Data-Harvest loggers
• Using the Data-Harvest Software
It will also demonstrate and allow persons to use the loggers in groups. The session will also cover how to make use of the SERRATA website including:
1. Finding a product/Information and instructions
2. Ordering on line
3. Obtaining direct information on orders/invoices/history direct from web site If Time allows:
4. Sourcing or obtaining information direct from our o/seas suppliers
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| Session 3 | Body Chemistry
PRESENTER: Annette Hendrikx, Eat Right 4 Life
 | Understanding body chemistry and homeostasis is essential to improving health. Today’s session will cover acid/alkaline balance and the importance of vitamins and minerals in your diet. A little lesson in biochemistry of the body!
Session is limited to 30 participants. |
| Session 3 | Plant Tissue Culture
PRESENTER: Gwenda Tudman
 | Plant Tissue Culturing in industry is suitable for rapid multiplication of disease and pest-free plantlets.
My presentation on Plant Tissue Culturing in the Classroom will provide valuable information on suppliers of equipment and necessary chemicals to run the unit in school laboratory conditions and will include a demonstration of the aseptic techniques involved in the process. There will also be a chance for delegates to perform practical Plant Tissue Culturing.
Plant Tissue Culturing was introduced to Year 11 Biology students at Maroochydore State High School as an EEI in 2007. One of the learning outcomes for our students from these experiments is learning the basics of experimental design and data collection analysis.
Session limited to 30 participants. |
| Session 3 | Liquid Nitrogen and Dry Ice
PRESENTER: Eddie McDonnell, CES Trainer Queensland BOC Limited | Eddie will show a DVD on properties, hazards and uses of Liquid Nitrogen. Duration 20 minutes. After DVD three BOC representatives will be available to answer questions. Appropriate PPE and Dewar flask will be on display. This will be a useful session for those who are using or intend to use Liquid Nitrogen in a school situation eg open nights etc (No limit. Repeat) |
| 3.30 - 4.00 pm | AGM | Mandy Timmers, QEST President | All members asked to attend. Non-members are welcome to observe. Presidents report and re-election of the committee. Please volunteer some time for QEST if you enjoy the conference and LabLINK. |
| 4.00 - 4.45 pm | KEEPAD INTERACTIVE
Lucky door prizes & Trivia event | Drawn in the Centenary Hall. Sponsored by Keepad Interactive | Refreshments will be served as the prizes are drawn. Winners need to be present to claim a prize. |
| End of day | | Feel free to join us in the bar of the Watermark Hotel if you are at a loose end before dinner. | |
| 6.30 pm | Conference Dinner | Normanby Hotel
$35.00 per head
Entrée:
A selection of breads 7 assorted dips to share
Oysters Natural (3) & Kilpatrick (3)
Main: Your Choice of
Eye Fillet 250g char-grilled & served w/ Garden Salad, Beer Battered Chips & Jus
Or
Chicken Schnitzel served w/ Skinny Fries & Rocket Salad
Or
Battered Fish & Chips served w/ Skinny Fries & Rocket Salad
| All welcome. Book on registration.
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