Introduction:
As part of the activities under the "Science in the Public Service" Campaign, the school talks and displays on loan are scheduled between April and end of 2006. The purpose of the talks and displays is to present the scientific work of various Government departments and showcase the application of science to our daily life.

School Talks:

Activity No.	Topic
T01	Coral Communities in Hong Kong (Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department)
T02	Sustainable Building Construction (Architectural Services Department)
T03	Disseminating Official Statistics with New Web Technologies (Census and Statistics Department)
T04	Basic Radar, Navigation and Communications Principles (Civil Aviation Department)
T05	Landslides in Hong Kong (Civil Engineering and Development Department)
T06	The Application of Numerical Modelling in Managing our Water Environment The Basics of Air Quality Modelling (Environmental Protection Department)
T07	Anatomy of Combustion and Fire Dynamics in Compartment Fire Development (Fire Services Department)
T08	Global Warming - The Role of Human Beings (Hong Kong Observatory)
T09	Measurements in Daily Life [Preferred date: Sep-Nov 2006] (Innovation and Technology Commission)
T10	Networking Basics (Office of the Telecommunications Authority)

Displays on Loan:

Activity No.	Topic
D01	Development of Integrated Pest Management Strategy in Organic Farming Development of Intensive Production Technology in Controlled-Environment Greenhouses To Introduce to Public Some Interesting Surveys Undertaken by Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department in Nature Conservation Diversity of Corals and Measures for Coral Conservation in Hong Kong (Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department)
D02	Sustainable Building Construction (Architectural Services Department)
D03	Science & Medical - Care, Expertise, Efficiency, Dedication (Auxiliary Medical Services)
D04	Disseminating Official Statistics with New Web Technologies (Census and Statistics Department)
D05	Understanding Landslides Impressed Current Cathodic Protection Projects 3-D Animation of Civil Engineering Projects Laser Scanning in Civil Engineering Projects (Civil Engineering and Development Department)
D06	Science: Keeping Influenza at Bay (Department of Health)
D07	Development of Wireless Hydrometric Instrumentation Application of Computational Hydraulic Modeling in Flood Risk Assessment Treatment of Municipal Wastewater in Hong Kong (Application of Technology, Experience and Research Works) Total Energy Management in Sewage Treatment Plants of Drainage Services Department (Drainage Services Department)
D08	Proactive Monitoring of E&M Facilities for Better Performance (Electrical & Mechanical Services Department)
D09	The Application of Numerical Modelling in Managing our Water Environment Application of Computer Hydraulic Model for Sewerage Network Capacity Assessment Environmental Impact Assessment - Towards a New Era through Continuous Public Involvement Enhancing Public's Appreciation of Complex Noise Environment by 3D Virtual Reality Visualization Technologies Air Quality Modelling in Hong Kong (Environmental Protection Department)
D10	Demonstration on the Application of Performance-Based Fire Engineering Solutions for Fire Safety in Buildings and Premises Application of State-of-the-Art Technologies, e.g. GIS, GPS, in Emergency Resources Deployment (Fire Services Department)
D11	Acrylamide in Food (Food and Environmental Hygiene Department)
D12	Stonecutters Bridge - one of the Longest Span Cable Stayed Bridges in the World Hong Kong-Shenzhen Western Corridor - Hong Kong's 4th Vehicular Boundary Crossing with the Mainland (Highways Department)
D13	Wind Shear Study, Numerical Weather Prediction and Climate Study (Hong Kong Observatory)
D14	Smart Card and Biometric Applications for the Immigration Department (Immigration Department)
D15	Geospatial Information Hub (GIH) Hong Kong Satellite Reference Station Network Map Archive Retrieval System (Lands Department)
D16	Primary Standards for Realisation of SI Base Units - Time, Length, Mass, Electric Current and Temperature (Innovation and Technology Commission)
D17	Using New Technology in Science Exhibition, Information Management and Conservation Work (Leisure and Cultural Services Department)
D18	Ngau Tam Mei Water Treatment Works (Water Supplies Department)

Download list of titles for talks and displays on loan to schools: MS-Word format, PDF format

Application:
Download application form: MS-Word format, PDF format
Deadline for application is 15 March 2006.

Remarks:
1. Schools should provide venue and technical support for the talk(s)/displays. A computer projector should also be provided for the talk(s).
2. All applications should be made on or before 15 March 2006. 3. The decision of the Organizing Committee and the relevant departments is final whether or not an application is accepted.
4. The relevant department(s) will contact schools to arrange the talk(s)/displays after an application has been accepted.
5. Dates for the talk(s) or displays should not be changed once an application has been accepted.
6. Schools should liaise with the relevant department to arrange transportation of displays.
7. In case of school closure due to adverse weather or other circumstances, the talk(s) will be cancelled. Schools should follow up with the relevant department regarding new arrangements.

Enquiry:
Telephone: 2926 8259
E-mail: enquiry@science.gov.hk

Invitation Letter:
- Letter to Principals of Schools (PDF format)