Educational and Outreach talks for Carolin Crawford in 2006

94 presentations delivered to 4290 people

Title Audience Date Audience Number
How to make a comet ; Comets, Asteroids and Meteorites in the Solar SystemFour workshops (with Dr R Catchpole) for the Institute of Physics Update Course for secondary-school science teachersDec4 x 15
The Science and Beauty of NebulaeBedford Astronomical SocietyNov40
Created and ran a visual accompaniment to Cambridge Philharmonic Society's performance of Holst's The Planets Corn Exchange, Cambridge, as part of the Cambridge Music FestivalNov
X-ray AstronomySouth Lincolnshire Astronomical and Geophysical SocietyNov25
Exploring the Solar System Yr 10 students at Burnham Upper School, SloughNov65
Heavenly Music of the UniverseIoA public open evening, as part of the Cambridge Music FestivalNov130
Science and Beauty of NebulaeStour Astronomical SocietyNov25
An introduction to the planetsKS2 pupils at Moreton Hall prep school, Bury St EdmundsNov10
Listening in on the sounds of the UniverseWork with the composer Duncan Chapman and physics students at Hills Road and Long Road sixth form Colleges to create an installation based on the sounds from space. The soundscape was exhibited throughout the Cambridge Music Festival at Michaelhouse Centre, Cambridge
Searching for Life in Space Talk and discussion at a British Council Cafe ScientifiqueOct70
Exploring the Solar SystemSouth Cambridgeshire Rotary ClubOct35
Cosmology for beginnersTwo talks as part of a year-long Maths MOTIVATE videoconference project with students aged 13-15 from Abersychan School and West Monmouth School, Torfaen; Whitchurch High School, Cardiff; Ysgol Gyfun Llanhari, Glamorgan Oct & Dec80
Why is Pluto no longer a planet?IoA open eveningOct65
An introduction to the Solar SystemTalk and tour of IoA telescopes for the 5th Cambridge Brownies packOct 27
An introduction to the Solar SystemTalk and tour of IoA telescopes for the Shelford and Stapleford Cub packOct20
Life in the Solar SystemKS2 pupils at Whittlesey Primary SchoolOct105
Drawing on the UniverseTwo science-arts workshops for local familes as part of the Big Draw (with Issam Kourbaj)Oct80
The science and the beauty of nebulae Newcastle University's 'Insights' series of lectures to the general publicSep200
The Invisible UniverseTwo presentations and discussion sessions at science-arts workshop for KS3 students in London from Heston Community College, Brentford School for Girls and Syon Park, coordinated by artists Eddie George and Anna Piva Sep20
134340 PlutoTalk and telescope tour for Alumni of Cambridge UniversitySep50
The Expanding UniverseHills Road sixth form college Physics SocietySep30
Bubbles and sound waves in Space 11 short talks and demonstrations per day for 3 days to secondary school students attending the Physics at Work exhibition at the Cavendish Laboratory, CambridgeSep 33 x 15
Was the Universe made for us?Participant in a mini-debate for yr 11/12 school students/general public audience at the BA Festival of Science in Norwich Sep60
Exploring the Solar systemPlenary lecture for the International Science Summer School, CambridgeJuly40
Dark Energy, and the Expansion of the Universe: a beginner's guide to CosmologyWorkshop at the MMP Further Maths Enrichment Day at CMS, for yr 11/12 school studentsJuly 60
NebulaeTalk and tour of IoA telescopes to visitors from the Cambridge conference for the International Society for Science and ReligionJuly12
Heavenly Music: the sounds of the UniverseFour presentations at the Royal Society Soirees (with AC Fabian)July 4 x 60
Cosmology for beginnersTwo talks to local yr 8 pupils (and their parents) visiting the Institute of Astronomy as part of the Young People into Higher Education initiative in Cambridge UniversityJuly2 x 45
Dark Energy, and the Expansion of the Universe: a beginner's guide to CosmologyWorkshop for yr 11 students at the Institute of Astronomy as part of the Cambridge FE Summer school July30
Dark Energy, and the Expansion of the Universe: a beginner's guide to CosmologyWorkshop for yr 11 students attending the Emmanuel College Summer School July 25
Life in the UniverseKS 2 talk at the Cheltenham Science FestivalJune60
An Introduction to the Solar SystemTalk and the Planet Factory for KS1 pupils at Godmanchester Primary School June40
Cosmology for beginnersTwo Maths MOTIVATE videoconferences for students aged 13-15 from: John Kelly Girls Technology College, London; Sarah Bonnell School, London; Saints Peter and Paul High School, Widnes; Helsby High School, Cheshire. June& July 80
Fantastic and fascinating nebulaeSt Neot's Astronomical SocietyMay15
Fantastic and fascinating nebulaeHampstead Garden Astronomical SocietyApril15
Careers in science and astronomyKS5 Astronomy Conference for Schools at the IoA April130
Fantastic and fascinating nebulaeGeneral public attending Astroblast at the IoAApril100
The Planets and Life in the Solar SystemTwo talks to KS1 and KS2 pupils at Over Primary schoolApril2 x 60
Life in the Solar SystemTalk to general public at IoA Open Afternoon, as part of Cambridge Science FestivalMarch100
Bubbling black holesCrayford Manor House Astronomical SocietyMarch40
Fascinating and Fantastic NebulaeTalk at the IoA public open evening as part of Cambridge Science Festival March2 x 120
Careers in science and astronomyTalk to pupils attending the KS4 Astronomy Conference for Schools at the IoAMarch130
Life in the Solar system2 talks to KS1 and KS2 pupils at Farcet Primary School, PeterboroughMarch60
Life in the Solar systemKS2 pupils at Cheveley Primary School, Newmarket; as part of the Cambridge University Science Festival Schools roadshowMarch80
Life in the Solar systemKS2 pupils at Millfield Primary School, Littleport; as part of the Cambridge University Science Festival Schools roadshowMarch200
Our place in the UniverseTwo Maths MOTIVATE videoconferences for pupils aged 9-11 from: Karachi High School, Pakistan; Sir John Barrow School and Croftlands Primary School, Ulverston; Teesside Preparatory School; Stivichall Primary School, Earlsdon Primary School, Grange Farm Primary School, Finham Primary School, Manor Park Primary School and Howes Primary School, Coventry Feb & March100
Active GalaxiesKettering Astronomical SocietyFeb30
Our place in the UniverseTalk for KS2 pupils from local schools, Millenium Mathematics ProjectFeb150
What an astronomer doesShort talks to Cambridge Young AstronomersJan 25
The Solar SystemKS 2 pupils at Barton Primary School, CambridgeJan 30
Introduction to the Solar System Talk to the 12th Cambridge cubsJan 25
The Expanding UniverseTalk at the IoA KS3 Astronomy Conference for SchoolsJan130
Bubbling black holesTalk at the IoA public open eveningJan200