UQ Ipswich hosts 2000 Queensland Science Contest

School groups and members of the public are invited to visit UQ Ipswich late this month and early next month to see a free display of entries by Queensland students in the 2000 Queensland Science Contest.

Over 400 entries will be judged on Saturday October 28 and will be displayed at the campus until awards are presented on Saturday November 4.

Students will compete for approximately 100 prizes with a total value of several thousand dollars.

Schools and the general public are invited to visit the free display of entries from Sunday October 29 to Friday November 3.

This annual event is organised by the Science Teachers Association of Queensland and is open to all Queensland students from pre-school to year 12. It is judged across five age divisions.

Students may enter their projects in one of four categories: Experimental Research, Models and Inventions, Classified Collections or Information and Communication Technology.

The Information and Communication Technology category introduced last year includes the development of Web sites and PowerPoint presentations to communicate scientific concepts.

For further information about the Science Contest contact the Science Teachers Association of Queensland on 07 3864 3340 or visit the website at http://www.staq.qld.edu.au. Entries close 12 noon on October 28.

Viewing Times: Sunday 29th October 29 2-4pm; Monday October 30 - Friday November 3 - contact the UQ Ipswich Campus Project Officer on 3381 1068 to confirm opening times. School Groups can contact the Ipswich Campus Project Officer on 3381 1068 to reserve a time and confirm numbers. Refreshments will be provided for school groups as part of The University of Queensland's sponsorship of the Science Contest.

For further information, email: communications@mailbox.uq.edu.au