Keynote speaker : Mitchell Brennan

Mitchell Brennan, Marine Ecologist & Conservationist

The White’s seahorse (also known as the Sydney Seahorse) is one of two Endangered seahorse species in the world. Mitchells research aims to determine appropriate conservation methods to protect and restore White’s seahorse populations. This talk will give an overview of our conservation efforts, identify successes and limitations, and discuss how our research may be used for other threatened marine species.

Prices

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2 Day Member Price

$280

Access to every session and workshop of this years conference.

One Day Member Price

$150

Access to every session and workshop on a single day at this years conference.

2-Day Non-Members

$360

1-Day Non-Members

$190

Venue

University of Technology

Located in the heart of Ultimo, the University of Technology will host Association of Science Education Technicians NSW Conference 2025.

Walking distance from Central Station.

Schedule

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Welcome and Housekeeping - Monday

8:30AM - 8:45AM
Monday, 17th November
Guthrie Lecture Theatre CB06.03.028

A1 - Preventative Maintenance for Microscopes - Edu Supplies

8:55AM - 9:55AM
Monday, 17th November
Classroom CB06.03.051

A2 - Learn more about STELR STEM renewable energy kits - ATSE

8:55AM - 9:55AM
Monday, 17th November
Classroom CB06.03.052

A3 - Get Hands-On with 3D Printing for Your Lab! - Make it Jack & MTA

8:55AM - 9:55AM
Monday, 17th November
Lab CB04.03.520

A4 - How to test your equipment and do any minor repairs if needed - Bob Death

8:55AM - 9:55AM
Monday, 17th November
Classroom CB06.03.053

A5 - Risk Assess: New features, best practices & tips + upcoming Chemical Inventory/Register - Risk Assess

8:55AM - 9:55AM
Monday, 17th November
Lecture Theatre CB06.03.022

A6 - Physics Magic! - Dr Thomas Dixon UNSW

8:55AM - 9:55AM
Monday, 17th November
Lab CB04.03.430

AB1 - Waves, Waves, Waves - Science with Matt

8:55AM - 11:05AM
Monday, 17th November
Lab CB04.03.430

B1 - Session 1 Making a Standard Solution - Darryl Hearsch

10:05AM - 11:05AM
Monday, 17th November
Lab CB04.03.520

B2 - Glass bending - Samantha Matveev

10:05AM - 11:05AM
Monday, 17th November
Lab CB04.03.510

B3 - Fundamentals of radioactivity and radiation safety for science laboratory technicians - ANSTO

10:05AM - 11:05AM
Monday, 17th November
Classroom CB06.03.056

B4 - Chemical handling and preparation for disposal - Evoro

10:05AM - 11:05AM
Monday, 17th November
Lecture Theatre CB06.03.022

B5 - Chemistry Capers - Exploring High School Chemistry - Scientrific

10:05AM - 11:05AM
Monday, 17th November
Classroom CB06.03.052

B6 - Microbiology in Schools - Stem Reactor

10:05AM - 11:05AM
Monday, 17th November
Lab CB04.03.430

Morning Tea

11:15AM - 11:45AM
Monday, 17th November

Keynote Address - Mitchell Brennan

11:50AM - 12:35PM
Monday, 17th November
Guthrie Lecture Theatre CB06.03.028

ASETNSW AGM and a special announcement

12:35PM - 1:10PM
Monday, 17th November
Guthrie Lecture Theatre CB06.03.028

Lunch

1:15PM - 2:05PM
Monday, 17th November

C1 - Chemwatch - Shell Chilcott

2:15PM - 3:15PM
Monday, 17th November
Lecture Theatre CB06.03.022

C2 - Make and keep a Microbe Movie Theatre - Tiny Science Lab

2:15PM - 3:15PM
Monday, 17th November
Classroom CB06.03.053

C3 - Engaging Science with Origami Models - SSA

2:15PM - 3:15PM
Monday, 17th November
Classroom CB06.03.051

C4 - The best tool for measuring pH since litmus paper! PASCO pH sensor - Ciderhouse Tech

2:15PM - 3:15PM
Monday, 17th November
Lab CB04.03.510

C5 - Agarose gel Electrophoresis - dye, DNA and protein separation - Stem Reactor

2:15PM - 3:15PM
Monday, 17th November
Lab CB04.03.430

C6 - Curious Minds - Encouraging girls in STEM education - Kelsie Dadds

2:15PM - 3:15PM
Monday, 17th November
Classroom CB06.03.056

C7 - Laboratory Design & Optimisation in Schools - Josh Aldridge

2:15PM - 3:15PM
Monday, 17th November
Classroom CB06.03.052

Welcome and Housekeeping - Tuesday

8:30AM - 8:40AM
Tuesday, 18th November
Guthrie Lecture Theatre CB06.03.028

D1 - Disposal of Chemical Wastes - Risk Assess

8:45AM - 9:45AM
Tuesday, 18th November
Lecture Theatre CB06.03.022

D2 - Get the best results from your pH meters! - Edu Supplies

8:45AM - 9:45AM
Tuesday, 18th November
Classroom CB06.03.051

D3 - Heat and liquid nitrogen - Fizzics Education

8:45AM - 9:45AM
Tuesday, 18th November
Lab CB04.03.520

D4 - Genetic Technologies: Understanding PCR - Stem Reactor

8:45AM - 9:45AM
Tuesday, 18th November
Lab CB04.03.430

D5 - Could data save Humpty? - Scientrific

8:45AM - 9:45AM
Tuesday, 18th November
Classroom CB06.03.052

DE1 - Starting in STEM - Questacon

8:45AM - 10:50AM
Tuesday, 18th November
Classroom CB06.03.053

DE2 - Magnetism and motors - Science with Matt

8:45AM - 10:50AM
Tuesday, 18th November
Lab CB04.03.541

E1 - Fume hood safety - Conditionaire

9:50AM - 10:50AM
Tuesday, 18th November
Lecture Theatre CB06.03.022

E2 - Engaging Science with Origami Models - SSA

9:50AM - 10:50AM
Tuesday, 18th November
Classroom CB06.03.051

E3 - Heat and liquid nitrogen - Fizzics Education

9:50AM - 10:50AM
Tuesday, 18th November
Lab CB04.03.520

E4 - Chemical Handling - ETS

9:50AM - 10:50AM
Tuesday, 18th November
Guthrie Lecture Theatre CB06.03.028

E5 - Sometihng Old, Something New - Jasmina Hazrolaj and Lisa Chan

9:50AM - 10:50AM
Tuesday, 18th November
Lab CB04.03.430

Morning Tea

10:55AM - 11:30AM
Tuesday, 18th November

F1 - Glass bending - Samantha Matveev

11:35AM - 12:35PM
Tuesday, 18th November
Lab CB04.03.520

F2 - Session 2 Carry out a Titration - Darryl Hearsch

11:35AM - 12:35PM
Tuesday, 18th November
Lab CB04.03.541

F3 - How to test your equipment and do any minor repairs if needed - Bob Death

11:35AM - 12:35PM
Tuesday, 18th November
Classroom CB06.03.051

F4 - Phenomenal Physics: Fun, Focused, and Fantastic - MTA

11:35AM - 12:35PM
Tuesday, 18th November
Lab CB04.03.430

F5 - Tips, Tricks, and Techniques with Your PASCO Sensors: Problem Solving - Ciderhouse Tech

11:35AM - 12:35PM
Tuesday, 18th November
Classroom CB06.03.053

F6 - Physics Playground - Exploring High School Physics - Scientrific

11:35AM - 12:35PM
Tuesday, 18th November
Classroom CB06.03.052

F7 - Using Generative AI at work - UTS School of Computer Science

11:35AM - 12:35PM
Tuesday, 18th November
Lecture Theatre CB06.03.022

Lunch

12:40PM - 1:40PM
Tuesday, 18th November

G1 - Chemwatch - Shell Chilcott

1:45PM - 2:45PM
Tuesday, 18th November
Classroom CB06.03.056

G2 - Genetic Engineering - Stem Reactor

1:45PM - 2:45PM
Tuesday, 18th November
Lab CB04.03.430

G3 - Welcome to the microcosm! - Science with Matt

1:45PM - 2:45PM
Tuesday, 18th November
Lab CB04.03.541

G4 - Running a hands-on practical assessment task where students work individually - Tiny Science Lab

1:45PM - 2:45PM
Tuesday, 18th November
Lab CB04.03.520

G5 - ASTA’s Science Assist - Science Assist

1:45PM - 2:45PM
Tuesday, 18th November
Lecture Theatre CB06.03.022

Evaluation and lanyard return

2:55PM - 3:05PM
Tuesday, 18th November
Guthrie Lecture Theatre CB06.03.028

Lucky Door Prize draw!

3:05PM - 3:20PM
Tuesday, 18th November
Guthrie Lecture Theatre CB06.03.028

Refund policy


1. Notice of cancellation in writing to asetnswtreasurer@gmail.com before
3/11/2025 and full refund is possible. Attendee to provide reason, all
business names and BSB deposit details to Treasurer.


2. Notice of cancellation in writing to asetnswtreasurer@gmail.com before
10/11/2025 and partial refund is possible, less catering cost which is
calculated per person. Attendee to provide reason, all business names
and BSB deposit details to Treasurer.


3. Notice of cancellation in writing after 14/11/25 no refund can be given.
Attendee should first seek an alternative staff member to attend in their
place. Otherwise we can consider the option of a credit which will apply to
the 2026 conference. It will be the attendees responsibility to keep
documentation of this matter and notify the treasurer next time they sign up
for a conference.


4. Any transport strikes/Accidents/Acts of God/flight cancellations that might
affect your ability to reach the venue in a timely fashion may be considered
an invalid reason for a credit but will be assessed on a case by case basis.