The final space shuttle mission, STS-135, ended on 21st July 2011 when Atlantis rolled to a stop at its home port, NASA's Kennedy Space Centre in Florida. While watching this our team were reminded of the visit of the Crew of STS-124 to schools in N. Ireland in 2008. We met in the Belfast Science Park at an evening reception on 9th September where we listened, enthralled by their stories of the mission and the following day several visits were made to schools to again share the astronauts' stories with children. Aboard STS-124 was a special guest; Buzz-Lightyear! Pictured here are members of the SELB Curriculum Support Team, Staff from Dromre High School and visiting Astronaut Akihiko Hoshide.
Thursday, 28 July 2011
Space Shuttle Astronauts visit SELB!
Wednesday, 27 July 2011
Job Vacancy - EUNAWE Project Manager Position, Armagh Observatory
A two-year fixed-term position is available at the Armagh Observatory from September 1 2011 or as soon as possible thereafter. Starting salary in range 26,062 to 32,657 pounds per annum, depending on experience. Candidates must have a degree or equivalent experience in a relevant subject area; experience in explaining astronomy to schools and/or the general public; excellent written and oral communication skills; an understanding of how astronomy and the wider UNAWE programme align with the national curriculum, especially at primary school level; and good time/self-management skills.
NSLC Science Technicians Course
Two repeats of the April course Health & Safety Demonstrations were held in Belfast on June 21st and 22nd 2011, see the photos for each day below!
Regional STEM Challenge 2011
This year the Challenge took place from March 22nd to March 24th with over 60 schools taking part.
Friday, 8 April 2011
NSLC Science Technicians Course
This course was held in Portadown on April 5th and 6th 2011 and was organised through the National Sciecne Learning Centre and the NI ELBs. For now here are some photos!
Monday, 7 February 2011
National Science & Engineering Week 2011
National Science & Engineering Week (NSEW) is a ten-day programme of science, engineering and technology events and activities across the UK aimed at people of all ages. In 2011
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