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Our groups
Within our Branch we have established a range of specialist interest groups. They have been formed to encourage networking and other events between members who have a particular area of interest, and to encourage the wider chemistry community to participate. We'd love you to be involved.
These groups comprise:
Events and Awards
Our branch is very active in holding regular events. Highlights include:
- Western Australia held many regular event such as Global Womens Breakfast, Science Week Branch Awards dinner, Student Careers Night, WA Analytical group "Hackers" Golf day, Instrument trade show.
- W E Ewers Citation Award :- The citation recognises contributions made to furthering the profession of chemistry. It is expected these contributions will normally be made by virtue of the nominee’s activities within and for the RACI West Australian Branch. The Wilf Ewers citation is not meant to cover achievements in chemical science and technology since these are recognised by other RACI awards such as the H G Smith and Applied Research Medals.
- A McA Batty Medal :- This award is to be made to a member of the WA Branch who has made an outstanding contribution to chemistry, in particular, in the field of chemistry applied to industry or commerce, to the environment or to the quality of human life. Awarded not more frequently than biennially.
The Bayliss Youth Lecture Series
The Bayliss Youth Lecture is organised by the Chemical Education Group of the Western Australian Branch of the RACI. This group was formally constituted in 1980 and aims to foster a close and continuing interaction among students, teachers and practicing chemists - both industrial and academic - with the objective of developing interest in and an understanding of the full ramifications of chemical science.
The Bayliss Youth Lecture is a free lecture but bookings are essential.
Details for the 2023 series is as follows:
'Seeing' chemistry at the molecular level
Prof Mauro Mocerino
Abstract: It is often said that chemistry is difficult to learn because it requires the learner to operate at three levels, the macroscopic (what is observable), the sub-microscopic (at the atomic/molecular level) and the symbolic (how we as chemists represent the chemistry). Much of chemistry is described or explained at the symbolic level through formulae, equations and structures. However, to have a good appreciation of chemistry, one must be able to visualise what is occurring at the molecular level and be able to link the molecular level with the symbolic and macroscopic levels. This presentation will give some examples of the tools we have to help visualise what is happening at the sub-microscopic level with a focus on our recent work using immersive virtual reality.
Date & Time: Friday 5th May, 7.30-8.30pm
Venue: ECU Joondalup Campus; 32.101 Lecture Theatre
Cost: Free (but registration essential)
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Date & Time: Wednesday 10th May, 7.00-8.00pm
Venue: UWA; Wilsmore Lecture Theatre
Cost: Free (but registration essential)
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Date & Time: Thursday 25th May, 7.00-8.00pm
Venue: Curtin University; 500.1101 The Hub, Resources and Chemistry Precinct, Building 500
Cost: Free (but registration essential)
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Any enquiries about the lecture or venue suggestions should be directed to Nathan Curnow
([email protected]) or [email protected].
School visits may be able to be arranged in Term 2.