In other key developments, the report endorses the introduction of a new Bachelor of Science degree from 1999 providing specialist training in one or more scientific disciplines, particularly those that respond to emerging areas of market demand for skilled science and technology professionals. The partnership venture is the first in a range of initiatives being pursued by both organisations under their partnership agreement, announced late last year, to jointly develop and deliver educational services in Australia and overseas. Options to re-broadcast the series in China and Indonesia are being considered and global use of the interactive website as part of the ABC site will be monitored. Monash is licensed to enable students to access the audio material in different formats to link to the website. The first pilot program, entitled 'Money Markets', is intended for an adult audience interested in business and investment.
Science is fun, exciting and sometimes hair-raising.
And that's exactly what 1250 secondary students from 20 Victorian schools discovered when they joined in the Science at Monash festival, hosted by the Science faculty last week to coincide with National Science Week. Dean of Science Professor Ron Davies said the festival was designed to give students an insight into the fun, challenges and importance of science, while also encouraging them to think about science as a subject beyond Year 10. Each day students participated in hands-on learning activities, followed by lectures based around the key theme of oceans, including topics such as marine biology, oceans and other planets, the El Nino effect and freshwater chemistry. Student teachers from Monash's Education faculty also took part in the event, which was praised by secondary teachers for the way it combined the practical and high-tech aspects of teaching and learning science. Monash also featured prominently at the Great Australian Science Show, held over four days last week at the Melbourne Exhibition Centre.