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Australian International Space School (AISS) The Australian International Space School was established in 1992 as the first Space education program in Australia. It is a five day residential Space Science School specifically designed for students aged sixteen and seventeen who have demonstrated a keen interest and aptitude for Spaces Science related subjects, and is held annually in different States throughout Australia. |
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AISS Program
AISS LEADING THE WAY IN SPACE
SCIENCE EDUCATION |
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AUSTRALIAN INTERNATIONAL SPACE SCHOOL
2011 Secondary school students
entering years 10 -11 in 2011 from around Up to 100
students will
take part in exciting learning activities
including Lectures, workshops and excursions. The
school also features
scientists, engineers and Australian experts in space science education, as well
as special overseas guest presenters. The AISS is a
4 day hands
on residential school conducting lessons and associated activities that cover a
range of space sciences such as space travel, astronomy,
rocketry,
astrobiology, meteorite impacts, lunar and Martian geology. Awards number of major
Achievement Awards will presented to those students who show future leadership
qualities during the school. AISS
2011 will see the 19th running of its space school and will incorporate a number
of anniversary celebrations, including past student and teacher reunion
activities.
Students who attend AISS will automatically become eligible to be selected to
attend the AISS is organised by a
team of volunteers with extensive backgrounds in space science activities and
educational programs. The Team
School Principal:
Jeanette Rothapfel * Recipient of an
honorary Doctor of Education degree, Australian
Space Pioneer Award, National BHP Billiton Science Award for Teachers
(Secondary), NSW Minister of Education & Australian College of Education Quality
Teaching Award & NSW Minister of Education Award for Excellence in Teaching.
Education advisor: Mike Roach * Recipient of the CSR
fellowship Award
Resident engineer: Mike Petkovic Mike is a senior engineer
in the aerospace sector with a wealth of engineering experience gained over two
decades of involvement with the Australian and European space industries,
specializing in fields of assembly, his achievements in this area include. * The Endeavour Telescope
(STS-42 & STS-67
Astronomical Educator: Jeff Stanger * Leading Australian
astronomy educator with positions at 2 observatories
Program Coordinator: Vanessa Robson A
well reconised and respected event coordinator, having successfully managed
Youth Leaders:
Anthony Webb, Brigitte
Garozzo and James Willcox
Application
Information: Cost of the AISS: $470 Cost includes:
Accommodation,
Meals
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