IoP Tyndall Schools Lecture 2018

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Mary Mullaghy 31 December 2017

IoP Tyndall Schools Lecture tour Jan-Feb 2018 – Physics of the circus, James Soper.

James Soper, internationally renowned science presenter, ex-professional circus performer and Guinness World Record holding juggler, performs this fast-paced and interactive show especially written for 14-16 year-olds and the Tyndall Lectures.

 

Date Location Venue, Time Contact name, email and number
Tuesday 30 Jan Carlow Carlow IT WIT- 12 noon Yvonne Kavanagh
Yvonne.Kavanagh@itcarlow.ie, Tel: 059 9175709
Wed 31 Jan Waterford Waterford IT, 12 noon Gabriel Gallagher
ggallagher@wit.ie, Tel: 051 302 645
Thursday 1 Feb Cork UCC, 12 noon and 2pm Irene Horne
physics@ucc.ie, Tel: 021 490 2013
Thursday 2 Feb Limerick UL 10am and 12 noon Josephine Hogan
Josephine.Hogan@ul.ie, Tel: 061 202578
Monday 5 Feb Sligo Sligo IT, 12 noon Eileen Armstrong
Armstrong.Eileen@itsligo.ie, Tel: 071 930 5531
Tuesday 6 Feb Derry Foyle College 12 noon Sandra O’Connell
soconnell885@c2kni.net, Tel: +44 79898 90331
Wednesday 7 Feb Belfast QUB 1.30pm https://qubtyndall2018.eventbrite.co.uk; Tel: +44 2890 973533
Thursday 8 Feb Dublin DCU 11.30am and 2pm science@dcu.ie, Tel: 01 700 8975
Friday 9 Feb Galway NUI Galway 12 noon physics@nuigalway.ie Tel 091 492490
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Tyndall 2013 – Powering the Future:The Physics of Fusion

The Tyndall Lectures, held throughout Ireland every January/February, use demonstrations and interactivity to enthuse schoolchildren and show how their class work relates to modern areas of physics research. In 2013 the venues are: Dublin, Carlow, Waterford, Cork, Limerick, Galway, Derry & Belfast.

Tyndall 2013 – Powering the Future – The Physics of Fusion
Find out how the reaction that powers the sun could provide a clean energy source for the future.  This exciting, interactive talk builds on everyday physics to explain:

  • The physics behind the fusion reaction that powers the sun;
  • How physicists are trying to replicate the fusion reaction in massive experiments at places such as JET, the world’s largest nuclear fusion experiment at Culham
  • The potential for harnessing the energy produced in the fusion reaction as a future alternative to fossil fuels.

With hands-on demonstrations we will explore the challenges of creating facilities that can withstand the high temperatures of the sun in order to create the fusion reaction on earth. 

Presenter
Melanie Windridge is a physicist and science communicator with experience in live presenting, television and writing.   

She has a PhD in Fusion Energy from Imperial College London, and spent much of her research time at the JET research facility at Culham Centre for Fusion Energy.   

Melanie makes regular TV appearances, including BBC Bang Goes the Theory, Country Tracks, My Genius Idea and James May’s Things You Need to Know About… Einstein, and has presented online podcasts.  

In 2010 Melanie was the Institute of Physics Schools lecturer and spoke to over 10,000 students about fusion. 

Audience: 14 – 16 year olds (with some overlap into LC Physics)

Talk Duration: 1 hour

Curriculum links include
How science works – applications and implications of science, energy resources, radioactivity, stars and fusion.

Dates and booking information
The Tyndall lecture is free but there are limited places available at each venue, so booking ahead is essential.

http://iopireland.org/education/tyndall/file_59190.pdf

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Mary Mullaghy 8 September 2013

EirGrid Interactive Shows for Junior Science

EirGrid, Ireland’s national electricity transmission operator is holding a series of live, fun, interactive shows in regional centres around Ireland during 2012. This programme is part of ESOF 2012 Dublin City of Science. Participation is FREE.

The show, which is based on the junior cycle science curriculum, will be interactive with an emphasis on practical experience and will help students develop an appreciation of the impact that electricity has on our lives and environment.

The student will develop a knowledge and understanding of:
• Important principles, core concepts, theories and facts relating to electricity and their application and impact in the everyday life of the student.
• The various forms of energy and how they are used to generate electricity and the need to develop economical uses of energy sources.
• The underlying electricity principles applied to industry, business and daily life at local, national and international level.
• Ireland’s economic dependence one electricity and the drive to exploit our renewable resources.
 

So where is it happening?

 
Maths Week – Oct 16 2012, Intel Auditorium, Leixlip Co Kildare
10am SOLD OUT
1pm SOLD OUT
Science Week – November 12 Theatre Royal, Waterford
10am PLACES STILL AVAILABLE
1pm PLACES STILL AVAILABLE
 November 13 The Set Theatre, Langans hotel, Kilkenny
10am PLACES STILL AVAILABLE
1pm PLACES STILL AVAILABLE
 
How to book:
To register your class to attend one of the performances please email: schools@eirgrid.com
or call 01 237 00 00. Places are limited, so book early to avoid disappointment!
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Mary Mullaghy 10 February 2013

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