Science Week is on again. Last year more than one million Australians attended national Science Week activities around the country with South Australia playing host to a wide variety of crowd pulling events. This year is no different and once again there are scientific displays, theatrical events, debates a
nd a myriad of science shows. Smack bang in the middle of the week is an activity sure to spark the interest of kids and parents alike. It features presentations, an interactive workshop, panel discussion and displays. Staged by the Electronics and ICT Association (EICTA) the event aims to promote the dynamic electronics and ICT industry and in particular career paths available. One of the key focuses of the event is myth busting by dispelling the nerdy geek image of those put off from entering this exciting industry. “Nerdy geeks couldn’t be further from the truth,” commented Steve Adcock, EICTA CEO. “These days you’re more likely to find outgoing, intelligent, sophisticated young people who work in the recently created fields of nanotechnology, photonics, biotechnology, robotics, biomedical, telecommunications, computer science, information technology, mechatronics and digital media – just to name some of the areas young people can enter,” added Mr Adcock. Mr Adcock added that many students and teachers are simply unaware of the size and scope of South Australia’s thriving electronics and ICT industry. “It employs more than 30,000 people, includes 1,200 companies and produces $7.6 billion in revenue for the State.”
nd a myriad of science shows. Smack bang in the middle of the week is an activity sure to spark the interest of kids and parents alike. It features presentations, an interactive workshop, panel discussion and displays. Staged by the Electronics and ICT Association (EICTA) the event aims to promote the dynamic electronics and ICT industry and in particular career paths available. One of the key focuses of the event is myth busting by dispelling the nerdy geek image of those put off from entering this exciting industry. “Nerdy geeks couldn’t be further from the truth,” commented Steve Adcock, EICTA CEO. “These days you’re more likely to find outgoing, intelligent, sophisticated young people who work in the recently created fields of nanotechnology, photonics, biotechnology, robotics, biomedical, telecommunications, computer science, information technology, mechatronics and digital media – just to name some of the areas young people can enter,” added Mr Adcock. Mr Adcock added that many students and teachers are simply unaware of the size and scope of South Australia’s thriving electronics and ICT industry. “It employs more than 30,000 people, includes 1,200 companies and produces $7.6 billion in revenue for the State.”For further details visit as : http://www.newsmaker.com.au/news/1291
