ACT Branch

Welcome to the ACT Branch of the RACI. There are many Chemists in Canberra across the public sector, industry, research and teaching.  Our goal is to build a community of Chemists in Canberra that represents this diversity. We do this by bringing Chemists together through events such as Chemistry in the Pub, IUPAC Global Women’s Breakfast and the End of Year Awards Night; Helping students and Early Career Chemists develop through networking nights and mentoring; and connecting to the broader community via our school competitions and National Science Week events. Come along to one of our events to meet others who share a passion for chemistry.

Branch Committee

President Christoph Nitsche
Secretary Trevor Rapson
Treasurer Jess Bilyj
Committee Member Lani Davies
Committee Member Lesli Findlay
Committee Member Minghao Shang

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or via email: raci-actcmt@raci.org.au 

Community Events List

Analytical Chemistry Challenge - Science Detectives

Venue: University of Canberra, 27B14 Megalab (Building 27, floor B, room 14)

Date: Thursday 31st of October.

Timing:

4:15 pm – Registration

4:30 – 7pm Analytical Chemistry Challenge, followed by pizza dinner and student awards

Activities and chemistry level:

Teams will undertake a series of chemistry problems to solve a murder. The chemistry involved is aligned with the school curriculum, with opportunities for Years 11, 12 and advanced Year 10 students. There will also be opportunities for students to see extension chemistry applied at university. (After registering, teams will be provided with additional information prior to the event date.)

Registration fee: $40 per team (3 people per team) - Click to register https://www.trybooking.com/CVRWE!

Entrants: Open to teams of three from Year 11 and 12 (advanced Year 10 students also welcome to register)

 

Materials required for lab entry: Please bring a lab coat, safety glasses and enclosed shoes for each student

 

As part of the event we will be hearing from Dr Nick Lucas, a forensic chemist with the AFP about his job and how his career pathway. We will also provide access to University of Canberra course and student advisors to answer any university-related questions students (or accompanying staff) may have.

For any questions, please contact Dr Hilary Coleman at hilary.coleman@canberra.edu.au

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    The ACT Branch is excited to announce that Dr Vanessa Robertson form DFAT is the winner of the 2024 Lesli Findlay Award. We look ...

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    We have a record number of 41 teams participating in our state Titration competition. Our early career chemists kept the teachers ...

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