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Startup Science Masterclasses

Saturday morning science masterclasses for S1/S2 students, emphasising the role of science, engineering and technology in society.

These imaginative events enable students to investigate a variety of topics in greater detail, through hands-on, fun activities.

Startup Science masterclasses are run in partnership with organisations throughout Scotland.

Masterclasses will be running again in the Autumn in Aberdeen, Dundee, Glasgow, Heriot-Watt and St Andrews. Information will be posted here as soon as possible - Watch this space!

For further information, or to register your interest, please contact the Education Department

Spring 2010 Programme. Saturdays 10-12.30
University of Glasgow
08 May 2010	How to be a bridge builder. Aline Vernier
15 May 2010	How to be an airplane designer. Peter Murray
22 May 2010	How to be an astrophysicist. Riccardo Bassiri & Euan Bennet
05 June 2010	How to be a rocket scientist. Aidan Robson & Hugh Potts
Heriot-Watt University
01 May 2010	Chemistry: Chemical Cluedo. Dr Nicole van der Laak
08 May 2010	Life Sciences: DNA Extraction Using Kitchen Chemistry. Dr Colin Rickman
15 May 2010	Physics: Mystery of Magnetism. Dr Bill MacPherson
22 May 2010	Engineering: GIZMO…LAB. Dr Jim Herd
University of Aberdeen
24 April 2010	Flavours and Fragrances. Professor Marcel Jasper
1 May 2010	Bugs! Dr John Baird
8 May 2010	Fish that glow in the dark. Professor Monty Priede
University of Dundee
24 April 2010	The Magical and Mysterious World of Chemistry. Dr Nick Brewer
01 May 2010	Be a Hogwart’s Wizard Grader. Dr Linda Morris
08 May 2010	The Good, the Bad and the Deadly. Dr Hilary-Kay Young
15 May 2010	Skeletons in the Closet. Dr Patrick Randolf-Quinney

Last Updated 28 June , 2010

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