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Prestige Lecture: The Big Bang Machine |
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 This summer, following repairs, the start button for the biggest scientific experiment in the history of mankind will be pressed. Using the energy required to power Geneva, the Large Hadron Collider (LHC) will investigate many of the mysteries of the smallest things in nature by recreating the conditions immediately after the Big Bang. It may also reveal secrets that the Universe has hidden since the early stages of its birth.
On October 21st, Dr Pete Edwards will present our Prestige Lecture for 2009 on 'The Big Bang Machine'. During the afternoon Pete will present to students of 6th form colleges in the Tees Valley, and in the evening to CSI member organisations. To reserve your place, please visit our reservations system.
Pete is an experienced science communicator who co-ordinates the outreach programme of the Ogden Centre for Fundamental Physics at Durham University. The aim of the programme is to use the science that we do in the North East to engage and enthuse school children and the wider community and stimulate their interest.
Pete’s previous research interests included gamma ray astronomy and astroparticle physics. He toured the UK in 2006 delivering the Institute of Physics Schools’ Lecture ‘Gravity, Gas and Stardust’ and provides regular talks for the Science Events for Schools Programme of the Royal Institution. He presented at the Centre for Life on 10 March 2009 as pert of the BA National Science & Engineering Week 2009 .
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James (Jim) Jackson |
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 The Institution is saddened by the passing away of James (Jim) Jackson in his sleep on 14 November 2008.
He was the oldest and longest serving member of the Institution Council, and will be remembered for his astute management of our investments.
He was President in 1965-66 and 1982-83.
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New President & Senior VP |
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 The new President for 2008-9 is Geoff Jones of The Institute of Measurement & Control.
 The new Senior VP is Jayne Taylor of the Welding & Joining Society
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Membership Fee Waived |
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At the Council Meeting on Monday 5 March 2007, it was proposed by Past President Mr JWJackcon, and approved by a majority of members, that the annual fee (currently £250) shall be waived the new financial year 2007/8, and as of now for new members. This shall be reviewed annually.
Prospective members, who should represent a society or institution promoting science or engineering in the Tees Valley area, should in the first instance contact an existing member of Council for sponsorship.
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Current Funded Activities |
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Allen Batty Memorial
Funding to support the purchase of equipment to enable the digitising of photographic records of our industrial heritage, to be made available via the Internet
Scholarships & Prizes
Scolarships & Prizes
Bursaries to support selected science & engineering students of The University of Teesside.
Meeting Room Hire
Member organisations of the CSI enjoy free room hire at The University of Teesside for up to 10 meetings per year. This will be reviewed annually, based on cost and usage.
Educational Grants
Small grants towards projects to raise the profile of science in the local community are available on a part-funded basis, as budget permits.
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