What is the schools lecture all about?
The schools and colleges lecture has been delivered by a series of acclaimed physics communicators annually, throughout UK, since 1993. The free interactive lecture is designed to show school pupils, aged 14-16, contemporary developments in physics in a fun and lively way.
2010 Lecture: Powering the Future
Dr Melanie Windridge
View dates and venues for 2010
Find out how the reaction that powers the sun could provide a clean energy source for the future.
An exciting, interactive free talk for school students, which builds on everyday physics to explain groundbreaking research.
This inspiring lecture will reveal:
With hands-on demonstrations the lecture will explore the challenges of creating facilities that can withstand the high temperatures of the sun in order to create the fusion reaction on earth.
Presenter
Dr Melanie Windridge recently completed a PhD in Fusion Energy at Imperial College London, spending much of her research time at the JET research facility at Culham. Whilst completing her PhD Melanie gained experience in science communication working on promotional material for Culham Science Centre and regularly attending science festivals. Melanie recently appeared on “Bang Goes the Theory” on BBC 1 and has made many other TV and radio appearances.
Audience: 14 – 16 year olds
Talk Duration: 1 hour
Curriculum links include: How science works - applications and implications of science, energy resources, radioactivity, stars and fusion
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