ASE 2024 Summer Technicians Conference: Full Schedule

Welcome to ASE 2024 Summer Technicians Conference which takes place at Cambridge Regional College, CB4 2QT! We hope you have an excellent event experience.

10:00 BST

Molecular Biology Techniques

A basic introduction to biotechnology and the Amgen Biotech Experience, use of a micropipette and gel electrophoresis

Speakers

Shiree Gilday-Burns

Senior Science Technician, Cambridge Regional College

Friday July 5, 2024 10:00 - 10:50 BST
Biology Lab

Biology

10:00 BST

Accessible Learning in Science

This session will start with a short introduction to the work the Access All Areas in Labs group at UEA have done to develop practical guidelines for increasing accessibility in science generally, and how we' d like to extend this to specifically cover secondary science education.

Participants are welcome to bring their own ideas and experience to this session.

Speakers

Dan Burrill Dip. Comp. MIScT

Laboratory Technician, Faculty of Science, University of East Anglia

Friday July 5, 2024 10:00 - 10:50 BST
General lab

General

10:00 BST

Easy and engaging ideas for fun science

A series of fun and engaging demonstrations and activities that can be used to support learning in the classroom or during STEM clubs, mainly for KS3. To name some: The chemical chameleon with a lollipop; transforming a light microscope in a polarised light microscope; Let's go bananas: 2 fun activities using bananas; Using steel wool to show the conservation of mass; electrolysis in a cup; the biochemistry of honey.....

Speakers

Emilia Angelillo RSciTech

Science Technician, Sancton Wood School

Hi there! I am a RSCiTech Science Technician and a STEM ambassador working at the Sancton Wood School in Cambridge.⁣ I am a former Microbiologist, I have been working in Education for the past seven years. I am also the creator of the Instagram science page @emilia.science. In... Read More →

Friday July 5, 2024 10:00 - 10:50 BST
Chemistry lab

General

10:00 BST

Diffraction without lasers, radioactivity without sources

Practical ideas using natural radiation collected from the surroundings for radioactivity, and measuring the wavelength of light from LEDs”

Speakers

John Jermy

Senior Science Technician, Kings Ely Senior School

Radioactive decay using a charged balloon docx

Radioactive practicals using a charged balloon docx

Radioactivity decay dice docx

Analogy of radioactive absorbers docx

Radioactivity and GM tube docx

Wavelength of light from an LED docx

Assembling the LED docx

Wavelength of Light using a Diffraction grating ppt

Wavelength of Light using a Diffraction grating pptx

Friday July 5, 2024 10:00 - 10:50 BST
Physics lab

Physics

11:30 BST

Gingerbread Genetics

A simple, fun and adaptable way to model a breeding experiment within a single lesson . Participants look at the inheritance of a number of characteristics by 'breeding' gingerbread men .

Speakers

Julia Milligan

Science Technician, The Halley Academy

Friday July 5, 2024 11:30 - 12:20 BST
General lab

Biology

11:30 BST

SCoPE resources - free biology toolkits for GCSE and A Level students

SCoPE

Speakers

Helene Doerflinger

Research Associate and Public Engagement Manager, Wellcome / CRUK Gurdon Institute, University of Cambridge

Friday July 5, 2024 11:30 - 12:20 BST
Biology Lab

Biology

11:30 BST

How to run a successful transition event in a secondary lab

Hosting primary aged children on transition visits are terrific opportunities for them to have a positive first experience of secondary school life. During this session we’ll consider what children are capable of, what they struggle to do and how technicians can plan for a safe and positive experience. The session will include an opportunity to try some of our new transition activities; designed to engage and motivate visiting children; while making the best use of your school’s labs and resources.

Speakers

Maria Pack

Primary Science Consultant, CLEAPSS

Friday July 5, 2024 11:30 - 12:20 BST
Chemistry lab

General

11:30 BST

Foodie Physics

This session will demonstrate some physics concepts covered at KS3 and KS4 using various food stuffs, giving a more accessible and relatable approach.

Speakers

Jeanette Dyer

Science Technician, Melbourne Village College

Friday July 5, 2024 11:30 - 12:20 BST
Physics lab

Physics

13:30 BST

Session with a focus on Microscopes TBC

Speakers

SLS Select Education

Senior Territory Sales Manager, SLS Select Education

SLS Select Education is a division of Scientific Laboratory Supplies Limited and a reputable educational supplier dedicated to providing high-quality science equipment resources and services.We offer a comprehensive range of science equipment designed to facilitate hands-on learning... Read More →

Friday July 5, 2024 13:30 - 14:20 BST
General lab

13:30 BST

Red Cabbage Rainbows (Philip Harris UK Ltd)

Hands on exploration of the KS3 red cabbage pH indicator practicals. Make your own red cabbage indicator using just a few natural ingredients. Create a rainbow of colours adding the indicator to test tubes containing acid and alkali solutions. Then it’s time to challenge your titration skills to work out an unknown concentration. The perfect practical to engage and inspire budding scientists.

Speakers

Karen Carley

Technical Support Assistant, Philip Harris - part of the Findel Education Family

Hi, I’m Karen, a biologist and the technical support assistant working with Jackie to help you with your technical enquiries. On completing my degree in Forensic Biology with Criminology, I spent the last ten years working in a secondary school and sixth form as a senior technician... Read More →

Philip Harris UK Ltd (Part of the Findel Education Family)

Technical Support Assistant, Philip Harris UK Ltd

We are Philip Harris. Explorers of science since 1817. For generations we’ve helped to make sure science is one of the undisputed essentials of a great education. We’ve helped to take it off the blackboard and into the lab, creating a rich, hands-on world of test tubes, circuits... Read More →

Friday July 5, 2024 13:30 - 14:20 BST
Chemistry lab

Chemistry

13:30 BST

VITTA Education: Session with a chemistry focus TBC

Friday July 5, 2024 13:30 - 14:20 BST
Biology Lab

Chemistry

13:30 BST

Session with a physiology focus TBC

Speakers

Instruments Direct Services

IDS Education

IDS Education are passionate about data logging and how it is used within an education context. With over 15 years experience of helping schools get the most out of this technology, we believe we are able to offer the right solutions backed up by a comprehensive support package. With... Read More →

Friday July 5, 2024 13:30 - 14:20 BST
Physics lab

General

14:30 BST

SAPS Supporting the teaching of biology using plants

In this session you will explore core principles of biology using plants that are guaranteed to inspire you and your students. Discover relevant and engaging practicals and resources covering a range of key curriculum topics. Grow your confidence with supporting the teaching of biology using plants.

Speakers

Gail Webdell

Science Technician, SAPS

Gail officially joined SAPS in March 2020 but has been a keen enthusiast and support to SAPS for many years. She has worked with the team during our Train the Trainer events and demonstrated with us at the Association for Science Education (ASE) annual conferences on numerous occasions... Read More →

Fenella Dansie

Senior Science Technician (Biology), Hills Road 6th Form College

Fenella Dansie has been a technician for over 17 years, having been at Hills Road Sixth Form College as Senior Biology technician for the last 10 years. Her previous background is in dental nursing. She is also a STEM facilitator.

Friday July 5, 2024 14:30 - 15:20 BST
Biology Lab

Biology

14:30 BST

Stress Free and Mess Free - a microscale approach to food tests

A hands-on session that will demonstrate the benefits of performing food tests on a reduced scale. Adopting a microscale approach to testing for the presence of starch, glucose, protein and lipids in food substances allows technicians to have stress free preparation and a mess free clean up! The benefits of this small-scale approach are also felt by teaching staff and students too.

Speakers

Rebecca Daniels

Science Technician, St Peter's CofE Academy

Friday July 5, 2024 14:30 - 15:20 BST
Physics lab

Biology

14:30 BST

Crime Scene in a box

Setting up a crime scene, collecting evidence and interpreting data - fingerprints, blood, simple chemical tests, chromatography, hair and fibres.

Speakers

Shiree Gilday-Burns

Senior Science Technician, Cambridge Regional College

Vanessa Johnston

Science Technician, Hills Road Sixth Form College

Friday July 5, 2024 14:30 - 15:20 BST
Chemistry lab

Chemistry

14:30 BST

Prep Room Management

A session for technicians looking to improve their prep room organisation and efficiency. Will cover regular tasks, routines, planning your prep room space, requisition systems and managing expectations of others. Ideal for lone techs or those taking on a more senior role.

Speakers

Tracy Sherwood-Farnfield

Science Technician, The School of Science and Technology (prep room)

Friday July 5, 2024 14:30 - 15:20 BST
General lab

General