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Fall STEM Activities

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Educational Benefit: This activity introduces students to classification and basic math concepts. Educational Benefit: Students will learn about the chemistry behind leaf colors and the concept of chromatography as a separation technique. They can then graph or chart their findings using simple drawings.

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A star is born – using next generation telescopes to explore star formation

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The PAF technology is brand-new in radio astronomy and provides a significant upgrade on traditional radio telescopes, which have only a few receivers, at most. Success in this field is not determined solely by your understanding of maths and physics. As a result, the ASKAP telescope can capture images of a much higher quality.

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To boldly know what no one has known before

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STARS – massive self-luminous celestial bodies of gas that shine by radiation derived from their internal energy sources. Department of Physics and Astronomy. Astronomy and Astrophysics. ABOUT ASTRONOMY. Astronomy is something that surely interests all of us to some degree and is a field that is ready for new discoveries.

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Black holes: the meeting of gravity and quantum physics

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Quantum physics — the study of matter and energy at the most fundamental level, where matter behaves both like particles and waves. Maths and methods. “An Macquarie University holds an annual Astronomy Open Night , including physics magic shows, planetarium experiences and robotics demonstrations. •

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What can stars reveal about galaxies and what can cultures reveal about stars?

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This reaction releases huge amounts of energy, which is why stars radiate so much heat and light. This energy also stops stars from collapsing in on themselves under the pressure of gravity. PROFESSOR RAJA GUHATHAKURTA Professor of Astronomy and Astrophysics University of California Santa Cruz, USA. . Raja with SIP students.

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Imaging the invisible: how can research software and imaging techniques help scientists study the things we can’t see?

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Because computational methods originated in the natural sciences, some disciplines, such as chemistry and physics, have lots of research software at their disposal. Chemistry with Dr Nicole Hondow and Stuart Micklethwaite. Most RSEs have a degree and/or PhD in their chosen area, such as maths, physics or chemistry.

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Unexpected ways that paint prevents corrosion

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Metal ores are mined in their oxidised state, and energy is added in the refining process to reduce the ores to the metal. Areas that are in need of materials scientists include advanced transport systems, healthcare, energy generation, environmental protection and electronics.”. When I was young, I was very interested in chemistry.