South Australian Branch
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AIP members, and all physicists working in government, industry, high schools and in other disciplines outside of physics, are invited to a
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Post: AIP-SA secretary, c/o SoCPES, Flinders University, GPO Box 2100, Adelaide SA 5001
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7:00 pm on Thursday 25th June 2009 in theKerr Grant Lecture theatre, Physics Building
Note: The door to the Physics Building will be open from 18:45 to 19:10 - anyone arriving late will have to go to Security to get a mobile number to call, in order for someone in the meeting to go down and let them in.
The National Committee for Physics (Australian Academy of Science) led by Prof. Michelle Simmons, UNSW, is undertaking a project to produce a snapshot of Physics around Australia along with an indication of where it's going, or wants to go. The last time this exercise was undertaken for Physics was 1994. Geoscience, Astronomy and Maths have recently been through this process.The project will culminate in the production of a booklet that can be used to inform and lobby politicians, and others who control purse strings. It may have some value as an educational tool to raise the profile of Physics in schools. One purpose of this meeting is to help define the scope of this document.
We wish to get as wide a cross section of practicing physicists in Adelaide to provide their input to this exercise. Similar meetings will be held in other states.
We would like to know views on current strengths, future strengths, neglected areas, achievements and distinctions.
At the project launch in Dec. 2008, one criticism was that the exercise was too much based around university research. It would therefore be appreciated if this notice were passed around as widely as possible, especially to physicists working in government, industry, high schools and in other disciplines outside of physics.
Currently the exercise is organised around traditional subdisciplines of physics, such as might form streams at an AIP Congress. The NC of P has identified a number of people deemed to have national and international respect in these subdisciplines, who will then act as subcommittee chairs (or perhaps know suitable people who would serve in that capacity). The subcommittees would undertake the initial data collection and collation within that subdiscipline. As a trial, this has already been done for optics in 2008, led by Prof. Hans Bachor.
One immediate question to ask of the meeting is whether this organisation is appropriate, and whether important areas or subgroupings may be missed.
Ongoing Activities
Previous SA branch postgraduate conference scholarships
- Postgraduate travel scholarships are now handled by the National Branch. Please see the most recent "Australian Physics" for details. Guidelines are currently being developed.
- The AIP aims to support student activities, including "WARPED" at Flinders University and "AUPAS" at the University of Adelaide.
- The job clipping service is no longer maintained by the SA branch, but the national branch has a jobs listing service.
- Find out about the wide variety of careers a degree in physics can lead to. See the latest statistical trends, request advice, meet the Australian societies devoted to young scientists, and more!
- You don't need to look any further for a list of places to search for jobs. This comprehensive list is maintained by the SA branch of the AIP.
- Get a Physics Degree and See the World! Visit this link to discover a whole world of exciting careers in Physics. All you need is your passport: a degree in physics!
- Here are the latest and greatest hot physics topics. We know that you'll find the following links to be exciting, enjoyable and informative - even if you're not a "Nuclear Physicist" or "Rocket Scientist" (yet!).
- More Physics reference material on the WWW - A very complete list.
- Mailing lists established by the AIP to service the communication needs of Physics in the Australian community.
AIP Membership Information
- Current and Recent AIP-SA Events including:
Public Lectures, AIP-SA Meetings, Conferences and Special Events.- Directions and maps to a variety of lecture theaters.
- Names, addresses and other contact information.
- Report of the AIP-SA branch activities in 2003.
Contact the AIP-SA Branch
- Page outlines membership levels, fees and benefits.
- National and State Branch Pages.
Our Previous Years' Activities
- We're always delighted to hear your comments.
- If you are a member and have suitable e-mail access, please help us cut our costs and receive your monthly newsletter by e-mail rather than standard post.
- Report of the AIP-SA branch activities in || 1997 | 1998 | 1999 | 2000 | 2001 | 2002 | 2003 ||
- A summary of the AIP-SA previous lectures and events.
Physics Information on the WWW
Cool Links to Hot Topics in Physics
What Can You Do With a Physics Degree?
Physics Resources in South Australia
Physics-Related Internet Resources
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