What is Tools of Science?

Tools of Science is a series of meetings hosted by The Physics Museum, at The University of Queensland.

Students, scientists, engineers, historians of science and technology, teachers, collectors, and all those fascinated by old scientific instruments are encouraged to attend.

Meetings are held in the Parnell Building, in lecture room 222 on the St. Lucia campus of The University of Queensland, from 6 pm -7.00 pm. The lecture, illustrated where possible with items from the Physics Museum collection, will be followed by a discussion period where participants will be encouraged to show items they have brought along. Light refreshments will be provided courtesy of the School of Mathematics and Physics. The Physics Museum will be open from 5.30 pm on the meeting days.

How do I find out when the lectures are on?

You can subscribe to receive email reminders about Tools of Science at http://lists.sps.uq.edu.au/mailman/listinfo/tools-of-science or by sending an empty email message to tools-of-science-join@physicsuq.edu.au.

You can unsubscribe from the service at http://lists.sps.uq.edu.au/mailman/listinfo/tools-of-science or by sending an empty email to tools-of-science-leave@physics.uq.edu.au.

For further details contact Prof Norman Heckenberg (pictured above) on 07 3365 3369 or heckenberg@physics.uq.edu.au.

Where exactly on campus are the lectures? Where can I park?

Lectures are held in the Parnell Building (7-222) and occasionally in Physology Lecture Theatres (63-358). Follow Sir Fred Schonnell Drive into the campus, when you will see the two parking buildings on your right. Take the third exit from the roundabout with the solar collector and park in either building.  $5 (Pay and Display) covers an unlimited time. Alternatively, head up the hill to the outdoor area and pay by the hour (cheaper if you are quick).

Tools of Science lectures are sponsored by:

The School of Mathematics and Physics, and

The Queensland Branch of the Australian Institute of Physics