We’re hosting some information sessions about our internship unit, SCI3920. Come along to have your questions answered and find out how to apply for Semester 1.
A humorous musing on an oft used physics principle.
Here are some important links that you will need throughout the course of your journey as a Science Undergrad.
Monash Science Undergraduate Degree Resources:
Networking & News:
Job & Internship Opportunities:
Graduate Opportunities:
Current events and updates are made on our Careers tab, start your journey to success now!
Written by Jenny
Despite some misconceptions out there, R U OK? day is not about asking anyone ‘Are you okay?’ insincerely with the expectation that they will say ‘Yes, I’m good. Thank you. How about you?’.
In these modern times and more than ever in history, we are seemingly more connected to everyone – through the boom of mobile phones and social media.
NEW OPPORTUNITY
⚡LATE BREAKING AND LIGHTNING TALKS⚡
Abstract and Registration due Sept 29th
Applications for Cancer Council Victoria’s 2020/21 Summer Vacation Studentships open at 9am on Monday 10 August 2020.
Studentships are offered to undergraduate students enrolled in relevant disciplines at any Victorian University. Students are not eligible to apply after completing their final year, except for 3rd year science students who are proceeding to the fourth year of an honours degree.
Applicants need to source a studentship project that is part of a cancer research program being conducted at a Victorian university or research organisation. Clinical and allied health placements are also encouraged.
All information and application forms can be found on our website: http://www.cancervic.
From December 7 to 11, Career Connect have arranged a special careers event for students finishing up their study.
Monash Career Launch is a week of masterclasses specially designed to help final-year students acquire the skills, knowledge and self-assurance to secure their ideal role.
Featuring a wide range of bespoke workshops and industry panels, this week provides practical advice to students on how to navigate their own employability and job readiness, as well as provide clarity and build confidence when transitioning from education into professional employment. Choose from:
Design your Career
Nailing the Interview with Compelling Storytelling
Non-traditional Pathways to Building your Career*
The Power of Mentorship*
Building an Impactful Brand
Quiz a Recruiter*
Preparing for the transition to employment
Entrepreneurship Strategies for Success*
Accessing the Hidden Job Market
Maintaining Well-Being in your Career
Effective Communication in the Workplace
The ‘Networkathon’*
Job Application ‘How To’ Workshops
*Special industry panel event
To browse the list of events and to register, go to Career Gateway.
Let’s Torque is a science communication organisation run by undergraduates from across Victoria! New roles are now available for 2021, requiring skills ranging from social media managing, event planning, finances and more! New members will work with current members to design workshops, host professional events and run our annual SCIENCE COMMUNICATION COMPETITION!
Available role titles for 2021 are:
Head of Let’s Torque
Head of Online Content Creation
Head of External Engagements
Head of Events
Head of Marketing
Education and Online Content Creation Coordinator
Education and Marketing Coordinator
School & University Outreach Coordinator
Let’s Torque Volunteer
Go to https://www.letstorque.org/
This blog is a collation of responses from prominent lecturers and staff from around
the Monash Science Faculty. To begin we would like to thank Ulrik Egede, Martin
Burd, Scott Findlay, Daniel Mathews, Nicholas Price and 2 other staff members for
making this article possible.
How their typical work day changed since the pandemic?
Majority of the respondents have moved to working from home and their face to face
interactions have now been replaced by zoom calls. Also laboratory activities have
stopped.
How has teaching remotely been different from ‘usual’ teaching?
There are both advantages and disadvantages to remote teaching. Teaching
remotely requires a lot more preparation and is a lot more time consuming than
regular face to face classes. One of the biggest challenges is trying to find a virtual
substitute for hands on learning. Learning science through virtual means is a lot less
interactive, which in most cases limits students’ learning ability. However, some
students are finding it easier to ask questions via the zoom chat function than they
would in a large lecture theatre.
Modifications that have been made to research and their impacts.
For most academics conducting laboratory-based research, the pandemic meant a
complete halt of on-campus research. Some have changed to a different part of their
research that is more theory-based. A major drawback to research has been the lack
of discussions with fellow researchers and collaborators, or at least their decreased
frequency.
Overall, the impacts to the research and respective fields of academics has not been
positive. It did, however, demonstrate that although lab-based research will always
need to be done on campus, some aspects of theoretical research can be done at
home with the same efficiency. Additionally, they are able to ‘attend’ international
seminars that were not previously accessible.
Will changes made to science during this time continue into the future?
Overall, the pandemic has proved that a large number of scientific tasks can be
conducted online – including teaching videos and even conferences. These may be
seen more frequently in the future. Additionally, flexibility in working hours was also
shown to be possible. However, face to face collaboration – whether in research or
applied classes – is overall more preferred in person.
In lab-based research however, being on campus is crucial and cannot be replaced.
It may take many years and considerable resources before such research can be
done remotely.
Advice for science students currently undertaking laboratories and general studies
Composed by Stacey Barbagallo, Israa Hameed and Matthew Wanford in
collaboration with Monash University’s Science Future Leaders Program 2020.
Develop your skills as an emerging sustainability leader and change agent with Green Steps. The Green Steps program is an award-winning sustainability leadership initiative run by Monash Sustainable Development Institute. Open to students across all faculties and disciplines, the program includes:
