The speed: ludicrous Nanotechnology under the microscope – 3D printing on show The raw speed of Henley High School’s and sophisticated, culminating in the high-tech a teacher’s perspective The 3D Printing Competition was held entry in the F1 in Schools program, racer that was developed for race day. As part again this year and entries were on Ludicrous Speed, was rewarded with a of the development program the students Through the ATP ‘Teacher in Residence’ • exploring nanotechnology as an emerging display at the Royal Adelaide Show. wild card entry into the national titles to designed wheel packages, and designed and program, Playford International College area of science and its impact on our lives ISSUE The Advanced Technology Project (ATP), be held in conjunction with the Melbourne tested wing configurations and a variety of axle teacher Tan Sood was able to contact • examining nanoparticles and how they differ in collaboration with the Royal Adelaide Grand Prix in March 2017. and bearing configurations. The team was also specialists in the field of nanotechnology from normal-sized particles Show, runs the competition, which required to build a pit display, seek sponsors and look into the subject with students. • investigating the various applications of F1 in Schools is a ‘Re-Engineering Australia’ includes all secondary schools in South and record their ‘F1 journey’ in a detailed folio. nanotechnology and the ethical issues program where students design and build a As part of the Advanced Technology Project, Australia, not just ATP and/or government Navigating their way associated with the use of nanoparticles. CO2 racing car from scratch. With the use Despite some substantial time penalties Teacher in Residence program I decided to 09 schools. of digital technologies for the design and distributed by the judges during the A STEM (science technology, explore the topic of nanotechnology. As a class activity students focused on OCTOBER Entries were exhibited in the Advanced manufacture of the vehicle, it is powered by a scrutineering process, the results were engineering and mathematics) day at water repelling chemistry associated with Through the program I was able to make 2016 Technology Pavilion along with the F1 in CO2 canister similar to that used to make soft impressive for a first time entry and included: LeFevre High School culminated in a nanoparticles. Students compared the contact with Dr Kamil Zuber and Dr Aidan Schools competition. drinks at home. • Fastest reaction speed run properties of two types of sand: regular and boat race, with models produced by Cousins from the University of South Australia. • One of the fastest recorded runs in practice magic. They looked at the behaviours of the The standard of entries was excellent and This year was the first time Henley High students racing against the clock in a Program Update • Second fastest recorded run Dr Zuber is a Research Associate who is sand using water and other organic solvents included a maze, sundial and scissors. participated in the F1 in Schools competition, purpose-built water channel. • Third overall currently studying superhydrophobic coatings and came to the conclusion that unlike normal which is judged at the Royal Adelaide Show, The South Australian Winners LeFevre High School hosted the STEM day for automotive windscreens. sand, magic sand has a hydrophobic surface with the team achieving some excellent results. The judges awarded Ludicrous Speed a wild Advanced Technology Project Sculpture Years 8 & 9 in cooperation with the Defence Industry that repels water. The students built on this [Students land home after Space Camp] from page 1 card entry to the nationals – a wonderful result! Dr Cousins has research interests in magnetic (ATP) is a joint initiative of 1st Prize: Shan Gopuran, Mr Barrett led the team of Alex Dawes, Amy Pathway Program (DIPP9) and TAFE SA’s concept and learned that many materials can nanoparticles and medical physics. For his the Commonwealth and “Students will be able to experience what it’s The students and teachers extend their Prescott College Southern Holland, Blake Robertson and Riley Nicolle be water repellent if coated with certain types of Regency campus. PhD, Dr Cousins’ research focused on the state governments that aims like to be in a classroom in the United States thanks to the Advanced Technology Project through a rigorous development program and nanocomposite coatings. Sculpture Years 10, 11 & 12 spread of cancer through the body and how Students working with ‘magic’ sand to increase the number of and United Kingdom and vice versa, and for supporting the trip and special thanks to produced a very fast car. Fourteen DIPP students from 10 schools 1st Prize: Sandy Wu, to provide surgeons with accurate information Dr Cousins delivered a fascinating presentation students studying STEM we will be able to look to work together to the Northrup Grumman Corporation, which were involved in 3D modelling and Walford Anglican School for Girls about the disease. on nanotechnology and its applications in the (science, technology, implement engaging ways to further develop provided the funding. The team took part in the Professional Class, 3D printing once a week for a semester, Students land home after Space Camp which is the top level of the racing program. real world that had the students captivated. engineering and mathematics). students’ STEM skills”, she said. Functional Object Years 8 & 9 with TAFE SA lecturer Anthony Tonkin Both Dr Zuber and Dr Cousins have focused Four Aboriginal students from 2 South Along with guided tours of museums and exhibits It is more common to begin at the entry level 1st Prize: Vincent Stephenson and co-teacher from Le Fevre, their research on nanotechnology. I would like to thank Dr Aidan Cousins, Dr Kamil Australian schools have returned to earth by retired NASA scientists, they were given and develop the program over a period of The ATP is funded by the 2nd Prize: Oakly Andary, Eddie Grzeskowiak. Zuber, Nat Scherer and Celina Bolding for after experiencing life in space. the chance to meet and ask questions of several years. During Term 2, as a part of the school’s STEM Commonwealth Department of Prescott College Southern taking the time out of their schedules to present Don Thomas, one of the most decorated Hallett Cove takes on SeaPerch challenge curriculum, I conducted a four-week program Defence and managed by the The students and 2 teachers experienced the trip 3rd Prize: Jared Bird, The students designed and built a series of The STEM day kicked off with a session by and organise the course for my students. astronauts in NASA’s history. on nanotechnology with my year 9 and year Department for Education and of a lifetime during a week-long immersion in an Two teams from the Hallett Cove Robotics judges from the ASC as well as competing Seaview High School cars that were progressively more advanced Naval Engineering teacher and Advanced 11 chemistry students where they explored Tan Sood Dr Zuber - Atmospheric Child Development. American space camp in Huntsville, Alabama in the Piper, Ashley, Kiara and Tyson were the only Club, based at Hallett Cove R-12 School, in a variety of underwater challenges. The Technical Project Manager, Thierry plasma chamber for thin film Function Object Years 10, 11 & 12 issues including: Playford International College Dr Cousins and Tan nanocomposite coatings United States. Australians among 100 other year 8 students with recently took part in the SeaPerch winners were then eligible to compete in the Herman. The lecture covered the topics In the last edition, we the remainder coming from the United States and 1st Prize: Elijah Schutz, As part of the trip, the group built and launched underwater robotics challenge, held United States National SeaPerch Challenge of buoyancy, the Archimedes’ Principle, United Kingdom. Pedare Christian College announced that the Centre for rockets, used astronaut-training equipment and at Louisiana State University in the held at Louisiana State University in Baton A lot to learn hydrodynamics, stability principles and 2nd Prize: Isobel Cassidy, Defence Industry Capability conducted a simulated space shuttle mission. Piper said that “participating in awesome activities United States. Rouge, Louisiana. active stability systems, such as the Pedare Christian College It may have taken just five weeks to National Science Week Social Media and ATP Schools would be reviewing the and meeting heaps of new friends from all over While there, they stayed in ‘space habitats’, which The club’s focus is to engage students The squad of two teams sent by the club went 3rd Prize: Thomas Montague, build, but ‘Sir Lance a Little’ – Pedare ones found on air warfare destroyers. It program. While awaiting world was the best thing about space camp”. mimic sleeping conditions on the International interested in STEM (science, technology, by the name of The Sea Dragons, after the Pedare Christian College Christian College’s entry into the FIRST® finished with naval engineering and design, Gleeson College celebrated National Science week with a number With many of our ATP schools publishing the review outcome, we will Space Station; participated in and excelled at “It showed me how science and maths are used in engineering and mathematics) activities in local indigenous aquatic creatures. In Baton Robotics Competition – gave the students specifically, the shape and function of hulls. of events and challenges. A free standing Roman arch that social media and video links to showcase continue to evaluate and Mechanical Moving Object engineering challenges, such as rocket building the real-world, not just the classroom. Talking to a an informal environment after school hours. Rouge they competed against nearly 200 other experiences that will last a lifetime. supported 1.2 kg before collapsing and a straw bridge supporting their innovative STEM curriculum and improve our existing program Years 8 & 9 Students went on to shape a hull from a dynamic weight of 2.2 kg achieved first place.