[Pluslucis] EIROforum teachers school. October 9-12.

[pluslucis at lists.univie.ac.at]

Seminar (mit finanzieller Unterstützung) in Grenoble:

Physics and chemistry of life
Our understanding of the machinery of life has advanced enormously over 
the last decade. This has been driven by a deeper knowledge of molecular 
structure gained through modern research techniques. Electrons, neutrons 
and X-rays are powerful probes that enable 3D studies of proteins, 
macromolecular complexes, viruses and even entire cells. This teachers’ 
workshop will explore the properties of these radiations and how 
research techniques using these sources have provided exciting new 
insights, not only into the life sciences, but also into palaeontology 
and the study of early hominids, as well as magnetism, which now plays 
an integral role in many of the devices that shape our every day lives.

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     EIROforum teachers school

Dear /Science in School/ subscribers,

Many of you may be interested in the forthcoming teacher workshop given
by EIROforum, the publisher of /Science in School/. The deadline for
applications is fast approaching, so you will need to apply soon.

This free, three-day course is entitled ‘Physics and chemistry of life’
and is open to European science teachers. It will take place at the
European Photon and Neutron Science Campus in Grenoble, France, from
9-12 October 2011.

Participants will attend a series of short lectures and laboratory
tutorials in small groups. Time slots are reserved for participants to
exchange classroom experience, and for visits to the research laboratories.

The course lectures, tutorials and practicals will be given by top
scientists from four of the EIROforum members: the European Molecular
Biology Laboratory, the European Synchrotron Radiation Facility, the
Institute Laue-Langevin and the European X-ray Free Electron Laser.

There are no course fees, and accommodation and food are provided free.
Travel costs up to 400 EUR will be covered for the participants.

To apply, visit http://tinyurl.com/eiroschool and upload your CV and an
application letter. The deadline is 15 May 2011.

Best regards,

Eleanor Hayes
Editor-in-Chief of /Science in School/
editor at scienceinschool.org <mailto:editor at scienceinschool.org>
http://www.scienceinschool.org