Asia Oceania Geosciences Society (AOGS) Talks in SST (Term 3 Week 5)

Asia Oceania Geosciences Society (AOGS) will be holding its 16th Annual Meeting in Singapore, from 28 July to 2 August 2019 (Term 3 Week 5). This meeting is attended by world renowned scientists, some of whom are from NASA.

Introduction to AOGS

Asia Oceania Geosciences Society (AOGS) was established in 2003 to promote geosciences and its application for the benefit of humanity, specifically in Asia and Oceania and with an overarching approach to global issues. Asia Oceania region is particularly vulnerable to natural hazards, accounting for almost 80% human lives lost globally. AOGS is deeply involved in addressing hazard related issues through improving our understanding of the genesis of hazards through scientific, social and technical approaches.

AOGS holds annual conventions providing a unique opportunity of exchanging scientific knowledge and discussion to address important geo-scientific issues among academia, research institution and public.

A series of talks have been planned for SST students; namely the Sec 2 students, Biology and Biotech students; students from the Science TDP (LoS 3) and Astronomy Club.

VENUE	TITLE of TALK	DATE	TIME	SPEAKER	DESIGNATION	MORE INFO
SST Lecture Theatre, 100 pax	Earth Climate Science, Satellite communications	29-Jul	3:00-4:00 pm	Dr Jack Kaye	Associate Director, Research of Earth Science Division, Science Missionn Directorate, NASA Headquarters	https://science.nasa.gov/about-us/organization-and-leadership/dr-jack-kaye
SST Seminar Room, 100 pax	Ocean Science and Coral Reefs	29-Jul	3:00-4:00 pm	Dr Kyle Morgan	Asian School of Environment at Nanyang Technological University
SST Lecture Theatre, 100 pax	Pluto	30-Jul	3:00-4:00 pm	Dr Jim Green	Physical Research Scientists, NASA Goddard Space Flight Center	https://science.nasa.gov/about-us/leadership/dr-jim-green
SST Lecture Theatre, 100 pax	Cassini Project	31-Jul	3:00-4:00 pm	Prof Wing Ip	Graduate Institute of Astronomy, National Central University	http://www.astro.ncu.edu.tw/people/faculty_bio_e.php?id=5
SST Learning Oasis 1, 50 pax	Natural Hazards Demo Lecture	1-Aug	3:00-5:00 pm	Prof Bruce Malamud	Professor of Natural and Environmental Hazards, King's College, London	https://www.kcl.ac.uk/people/bruce-malamud

For more information, you can check out this weblink: http://www.asiaoceania.org/aogs2019/public.asp?page=edu_outreach.htm

Interested students can sign up at https://forms.gle/hu5Zi1Z7GMy95ZHGA


Teacher in-charge: Mr Tan Hoe Teck