The Annual Schools Science Conference is organised by science4u.info
The 4th event is Science for Health Living.
The event’s main objectives are to:
- Inspire students to study science
- Demonstrate the importance of science in health and everyday life
- Showcase some of the myriad careers open to those who study science.
The conference is exclusively presented by experienced professionals in the fields of science and healthcare, and attracts around 350 students from London secondary schools and further education colleges (years 9-11) along with their teachers.
The backbone of the conference is made up of 80-100 enthusiastic volunteer scientists from various sectors, including NHS, academia, public sectors, industry, and commerce, who provide engaging hands-on displays.
The 2007 organising group comprised:
- Don Henderson (Chairman)
Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust - Sue Alexander
The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust - Manfred Almeida
Hammersmith Hospitals NHS Trust - Mike Carter
The Health Protection Agency - Danya Cohen
Hammersmith Hospitals NHS Trust - Chrystalla Ferrier
Royal Brompton & Harefield NHS Trust - Irene Fox
Olympus - Sharon Gage
Event Organiser - Georgina Lavender
Royal Brompton & Harefield NHS Trust - Jon Parry
Aim Higher - Moira Wilson
NHS London