TE RELEASE – Data Intensive Science: from Astronomy to Zoology
Wednesday 30 May 2018, Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre, Melbourne Australia
The public is invited to attend a fun and thought-provoking family evening as a panel of four notable scientists explore how science has changed over the centuries.
From empirical, to theoretical, and onto modern computational and data exploration techniques; each change has led us to an increased understanding of the world around us, and has driven the development and use of revolutionary technologies.
We will talk about how vast amounts of scientific data is being captured using drones and advanced sensors, that are then translated into valuable, curated scientific data collections, and how carrying out scientific research on these huge data collections requires the use of novel analysis methods that challenge even advanced supercomputing facilities.
The audience will also have opportunity to test the knowledge of our expert panel by submitting questions online prior to the event. The best questions will be asked live on stage during the night.
This public seminar is being hosted in-conjunction with the Collaborative Conference on Computational and Data Intensive Science, 2018 (C3DIS 2018).
· Anyone with a curious mind for science is welcome to attend. Families are particularly encouraged to come along with children encouraged to submit questions for our panellists.
· Chris Krishna-Pillay, Science Communicator and Performer
· Dr Amanda Caples, Victorian Lead Scientist
· Dr Alan Duffy, Swinburne University astrophysicist and Lead Scientist of Australia’s Science Channel
· Dr Linda McIver, Executive Director, Australian Data Science Education Institute
· Dr Amy Heffernan, Analytical Chemist and Researcher, Florey Institute of Neuroscience and Mental Health
· Date: Wednesday 30 May 2018
· Time: 7:30pm – 9:00pm
· Venue: Room 105 & 106 Level 1, Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre
· Cost: $5 per person, tickets must be booked in advance online at http://www.c3dis.com/data-intensive-science.
· Dr John Zic, C3DIS 2018 Conference Chair, [email protected], 0484 593 856
· Sam Moskwa, C3DIS 2018 Conference Organising Committee Chair [email protected], 0420 552 675
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