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CLIENT OF THE MONTH:
BUREAU VERITAS MINERALS
Winners are chosen by our computer on a random basis. The prize is the client’s choice of $100 worth of laboratory items from a supplied list.
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From Bureau Veritas Minerals:
"Bureau Veritas is a global leader in testing, inspection and certification services, with a proud history dating back to 1828.
We work closely with more than 400,000 clients worldwide, in areas as diverse as building and infrastructure, agriculture, food & commodities, the industrial sector, marine and offshore operations, and consumer products.
In Australia, we employ more than 2000 people and operate in over 47 sites.
We provide a broad portfolio of services through our highly skilled, dedicated employees who deliver impartial advice and solutions. We assist our clients throughout the lifetime of their assets, products, and infrastructure. By outsourcing risk to a single specialist partner with the resources and reputation to accommodate and meet every operational challenge, our clients are assuring quality, reducing costs, increasing productivity and fostering a more responsible, sustainable culture."
www.bureauveritas.com.au
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CLEVER PERSON'S QUIZ
Question:
Aside from being the national flower of Ukraine, for what other reason would sunflowers be planted around the Chernobyl Exclusion Zone?
The answer will be in the next edition of the Rowe Scientific newsletter.
Did you know the answer to the last quiz question?
"A single town has four elements named after it, more than any other location or person. What is the name of the town, and what are the elements that are named after it?"
Answer:
Erbium (Er), Terbium (Tb), Ytterbium (Yb) and Yttrium (Y),
are all named for the village of Ytterby, located in the Stockholm Archipelago in Sweden. Additionally, the elements Gadolinium (Gd), Holmium (Ho), Scandium (Sc) & Thulium (Tm) were all discovered from ores originating from that location.
References
Rabinovich , D. (2010) “Gadolin and the Cradle of the Rare Earths,” Chemistry International, 32(6). Available at: http://publications.iupac.org/publications/ci/2010/3206/si.html
(Accessed: July 11, 2022).
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EDITH COWAN UNIVERSITY
ROWE SCIENTIFIC AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE IN A SCIENTIFIC DISCIPLINE
Congratulations to the following recipients of the Rowe Scientific scholarship, at Edith Cowan University.
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Ms Arineh Tahmasian
In Arineh's own words;
"I am very privileged to be selected as the recipient of the “Rowe Scientific Prize for Excellence” award in recognition of my PhD research in the area of lupin proteomics. This provides great encouragement and motivation to pursue my research and contribute to the field of food and agriculture sciences."
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Ms Lidija Milicic
In Lidija's own words;
"To the donors of the Rowe Scientific Award for Excellence in a Scientific Discipline, it’s an honour for me to receive this award and I would like to express my sincerest gratitude for the recognition and support you have provided me through this award. The financial assistance provided through this award has lightened my financial burden and will go a long way in assisting me as I complete my PhD. Students such as myself really appreciate the generosity, support, and recognition you provide. The research project is Neurodegenerative Disorders related to ageing - Peripheral DNA methylation patterns, methylation age and Alzheimer’s disease risk and related phenotypes."
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Ms Joanne Stannard
In Joanne's own words;
"I would like to take this opportunity to say thank you for having been selected as the recipient of a Rowe Scientific Award for Excellence in a Science Discipline at Edith Cowan University. I am currently a PhD student with my research investigating musculoskeletal injury patterns within combat populations of the Australian Army. I am driven to improve the physical health of the Australian Defence Force members who serve this country through evidence-based practice and research. I intend to use the financial support from this award to help fund my attendance at various industry-related conferences where I can present and share my research."
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Mr Hao Luo
In Hao's own words;
"I would like to express my sincere gratitude for giving me the 2022 Rowe Scientific Award for Excellence in a Scientific Discipline. I am thrilled and deeply honoured to have been selected to receive this prestigious award.
I am a final year PhD Candidate from the Exercise Medicine Research Institute (EMRI), Edith Cowan University. My PhD project seeks to examine the role of exercise as an adjunct therapy in patients with pancreatic cancer during chemotherapy or chemoradiotherapy. This award is a great recognition of my research over the past 3 years and encourages me to continue pursuing my career goal as a scientist in the field of exercise oncology after graduation.
Again, thank you very much for the recognition and your generous support."
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Well done to all participants, from all of us here at Rowe Scientific Pty Ltd.
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WESTERN SYDNEY UNIVERSITY ROWE SCIENTIFIC CHEMISTRY SCHOLARSHIP
Congratulations to Mr Matthew Cowey, a 2022 recipient of the Rowe Scientific Chemistry Scholarship.
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In Matthew's own words;
"I would like to say thank you to the employees and board members of the Rowe Scientific community. This scholarship has provided me with the fiscal buffer to focus all my energy into my studies, and allowed the purchase of my own textbooks. The importance of these scholarships cannot be understated, as they instil vigour and remove stress in the budding, young scientists of tomorrow.
Over the past three years I have flourished in the various fields of chemistry available here at University of Western Sydney. Whilst Sars-CoV-2 limited my cohorts access to the laboratory, since the cessation of the lockdowns we have made great strides in our analytical skills.
This is primarily thanks to the incredible quality of our teachers and laboratory equipment, much of which is supplied by Rowe Scientific. I know not what the future holds for me, but I do know that whatever path I take, it’s been made a little bit clearer by Rowe Scientific."
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Well done Matthew, from all of us here at Rowe Scientific Pty Ltd.
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DEAKIN UNIVERSITY ROWE SCIENTIFIC CHEMISTRY SCHOLARSHIP
Congratulations to Mr Nemanja Djordjevic the current 2022 recipient of the Rowe Scientific Scholarship, at Deakin University in Melbourne.
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In Nemanja's own words;
"The thing I find most interesting about chemistry is the relationship between chemical structure and a compound’s properties or uses, and our ability to modify structures for purpose. That is to say, I think it is fascinating how such inconceivably small structures can have such profound effects.
In one of my first chemistry lectures at university we learned about DNA-binding chemotherapeutics and for someone with almost no understanding of chemistry, I found the mechanism of action to be some sort of ingenious magic.
Now three years later, I am still excited to learn what is possible from the infinite number of chemical combinations and arrangements."
Well done Nemanja, from all of us here at Rowe Scientific Pty Ltd.
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SCIENCE TEACHERS’ ASSOCIATION OF VICTORIA ROWE SCIENTIFIC 2022 STATE PRIZES
The following are examples of two prize recipients supported by Rowe Scientific Pty Ltd, at the 2022 STAV Science Talent awards.
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Mr Karshin Sachdeva
In Karshin's own words;
Music is everywhere. From your beloved AirPods to the birds in the park, music follows you throughout the day. It is strange that music, an ordered composition of sound, can control and adjust human emotions. Music is pivotal since it provokes the release of dopamine, a hormone that gives humans a pleasurable sensation whilst also reducing anxiety and blood pressure. Currently, 1 in 6 Australians experiences hearing loss or deafness, with ages ranging from students to seniors. This shockingly large number of Australians can't experience the tremendous benefits and pleasures music provides.
For my Science Talent Search project, I decided to consider a solution to a pre-existing problem by creating a device that allowed hearing-impaired individuals to listen to and experience music. I believed it would be great if I could create a model of the device I had envisioned.
Since hearing-impaired individuals can perceive music through touch, I had to learn several aspects of music theory and the depths of MIDI files to effectively convert musical notes into vibrations. This includes breaking music into multiple tracks and messages before identifying note numbers, duration and velocities of the notes. Since most notes last for less than a second, I had to perform conversions from seconds into ticks per beat to make the vibrations a direct translation of the music.
The wristband can take any song's MIDI file and convert it into viable vibrations for a deaf person to enjoy.
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The images above show the device worn on the wrist and a simplified wiring diagram.
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Mr Aaron Benjamin
In Aaron's own words;
There is something mysterious about traffic lights, that they "know" you are there the instant you pull up and the light changes to green! How do they detect your presence?
I simply had to know the secret!
I learnt that the secret is embedded in the surface of the road. The induction loop is placed in grooves just below the road surface and sealed. This is the saw-cut loop markings that are typically visible in the roadway just before the traffic lights.
Inductive loops work like a metal detector as they measure the change of inductance. There will be current normally flowing through the loop – creating a magnetic field within and around the loop. When a vehicle passes through the field, it acts as a conductor, and the magnetic field will be disrupted - changing the inductance of the loop. This will briefly alter the current flowing in the loop which indicates the presence of a vehicle above. The detector circuit looks for that change which identifies the presence of vehicles passing through the loop.
Through my research to build my induction loop detector model, I learnt the principles of electromagnetic induction and factors that affect magnetic strength, and the related laws of physics. These elements helped me understand how the inductive loops work.
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Illustration of the Inductive Loop Detector Model set-up in association with the main components of a loop detector
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MONASH UNIVERSITY ROWE SCIENTIFIC CHEMISTRY PRIZES
Congratulations to the following 11 recipients of Rowe Scientific Chemistry prizes at Monash University for Semester 2, 2022. (The prizes are named in honour of previous Monash University chemistry lecturers).
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O’Dwyer Kent Prize
CHM1022 Chemistry
Mr Rafael Jones
In Rafael's own words;
"One of my favourite authors is Isaac Asimov, for his Foundation Series about the fate of an imaginary galactic empire. Asimov received a doctorate in chemistry and studied a compound called catechol, a benzene ring with two substituent and neighbouring alcohol groups. He noticed that the white catechol crystals dissolved immediately upon hitting the water’s surface.
This inspired him to write a fake paper about thiotimoline, a molecule even more soluble than catechol, which could dissolve just before hitting the surface of water molecules. Imaginative concepts such as this have sparked my curiosity and led me to study chemistry.
CHM1022 has given me the tools and knowledge needed to understand why Asimov’s thiotimoline does not exist and solidified my passion for scientific discovery. I have learned about the fundamental functional groups that define organic compounds and about the formation of coordination compounds and their role in colour, magnetism, and within biological systems. Additionally, I have gained exposure to equipment key to any chemist's work, such as NMR and Mass Spec. Most importantly, this course has encouraged me to continue my journey in the study of chemistry."
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West Prize
CHM1052 Chemistry II Advanced
Ms Chelsea Scott-Hayward
In Chelsea's own words;
"My passion for chemistry predominantly centres on the way the different concepts and processes fit together and impact each other in a sequential and logical way. In particular I love organic chemistry, systematic nomenclature and the mathematical aspects of chemistry.
CHM1052 inspired me because it allowed me to explore the areas of chemistry I already enjoyed, as well as introduced me to other areas, in particular inorganic chemistry of transition metal complexes. This unit has both grown my love of chemistry and stretched my knowledge to new understandings and insights."
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Brown Godfrey Prize
CHM2922 Spectroscopic and Analytical Chemistry
Ms Thea Thomas
In Thea's own words;
"Through CHM2922, I have realised that chemistry is truly one of my passions in life and the intriguing concepts explored throughout the semester have encouraged me to pursue chemistry in following years too. I am especially engaged by the unit’s exploration electrochemistry.
Through the understanding of these fundamentals in conjunction with my Engineering degree unlocks unbounded potential for applications and analysis of various compounds. Above all, I have enjoyed the independent nature of the problem solving labs the most in CHM2922, where the process of problem solving to reach a solution in a chemical context which inspires me to follow the path of chemistry that I am passionate about. While the aspect of completing these tasks online was difficult, I am still awed by the importance of these skills in the future, unlocking key research and technical experience with analytical chemistry.
My interest in chemistry stems not only from the recognition of its significance in a STEM career, but also from the truly fascinating atomic scale world of atoms and molecules that have such wide-reaching impacts for our world."
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Williams Yandell Prize
CHM2942 Biological Chemistry
Ms Jemma Gullick
In Jemma's own words;
"Throughout my major in Chemistry at Monash I have gained a passion for understanding the processes behind how things work. Doing CHM2942, allowed me to combine my two degrees of Science and Biomedical Science to get a more in depth understanding of how chemistry works in biological systems.
I particularly enjoyed this chemistry unit as it related to the work I do as a research assistant for the Monash Biomedicine Discovery Institute. This unit allowed me to consolidate my knowledge of biomed and other chemistry units. CHM2942 has been great conclusion to my degree and Chemistry major at Monash and I really value the passion the lecturers had for the unit."
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Nunn Prize
CHM2962 Food Chemistry
Ms Tori Guarnera
In Tori's own words;
"Chemistry forms the foundation of why the world around us is the way it is. This has been highlighted all throughout CHM2962 through learning about food systems in terms of nutrition and functionality.
In particular through learning about the Maillard reaction to understand the flavors of roasting and the emulsifiers in ice-cream, my knowledge on how we can create and flourish amazing food products has broadened. This unit has also highlighted the endless job prospects of chemists in the food industry with optimizing products and conducting research to ensure the safety of its consumers.
I now have a better understanding of the role of chemistry in society and am highly inclined to explore this further in the future. My time in food chemistry has allowed me to gain an appreciation for how chemistry can be applied practically to the foods we consume and grow. Ultimately, food chemistry has inspired me to value where my food comes from, why each macromolecule contributes to my health, and how food types create flavour. "
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Gatehouse Prize
CHM2990 Introductory Chemical Research
Mr Mason Lam
In Mason's own words;
"CHM2990 has emphasised the act of research and pushing the boundaries of current knowledge in science. My experience with the field has been dominated by traditional class-based learning, and while this has been insightful, it fails to touch on what it means to do research.
This unit allowed me to gain a firm grasp on the principles behind designing experiments and critically analysing data which has inspired me to continue to pursue research. The skills I developed from this unit will serve me well as I continue to progress towards my goal of doing chemistry research."
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Spiccia Prize
CHM3180 Materials Chemistry
Mr Flynn Williams
In Flynn's own words;
"My passion for chemistry is, fundamentally, a love for the way chemistry can be applied to improve the lives of people.
Of all the chemistry units I’ve studied at Monash, none encapsulate this idea quite like materials chemistry. I find it fascinating that chemistry underpins so much of what many take for granted, be it the availability of cheap energy or ubiquitous items like plastics. Even more intriguing are future developments in this field.
Techniques of carbon capture and restructuring the world’s energy economy completely rely on how chemistry can be used to perform these tasks. After completing this unit, I’m certainly excited about how materials chemistry and materials science will evolve in the future."
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Eastwood Prize
CHM3922 Advanced Organic Chemistry
Ms Abigail Campbell-Young
In Abigail's own words;
"Organic chemistry has always been my favourite; especially the IUPAC naming of compounds, as it systematically and beautifully describes their structure. Although CHM3922 has not focused on naming, it has rather revealed the world of chemical synthesis and inspired me with its implications and applications.
In the words of Justus von Liebig "The production of all organic substances no longer belongs just to living organisms." Throughout the semester, we have been equipped to solve the puzzles of synthetic strategies that, in the last 200 years, have enabled chemists to create world changing drugs that have impacted millions, neigh, billions of lives. The intricate details and complex patterns fascinate me as I work towards the satisfaction of appreciating and reproducing viable mechanisms.
These not only make sense (or explode my mind) on multiple levels but show how beautifully God's world fits together. I have also come to appreciate that the experimental side of organic chemistry requires gut instinct and art, rather than simply following a procedure, to derive the best results. I hope to continue honing these in the future, by repetition and failure, to one day make my very own contribution to the body of knowledge that is science"
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Hearn Prize
CHM3952 Advanced Analytical Chemistry
Mr Harry Swan
In Harry's own words;
"My passion in chemistry has always been centred on the application of techniques for real-world usage.
Being able to separate, identify, and quantify the components of the world around us is such a fundamental skill, and perfectly encapsulates the knowledge I have gained through studying this unit.
In particular, my studies in CHM3952 have introduced me to an incredibly wide set of methods, ranging from simple analysis of food types and medicine, to exceedingly complex trace analysis which is applicable to a large number of petroleum and agricultural industries.
Ultimately, this unit has encouraged me to look further into how these techniques are integral for so many areas in our lives, and has made me interested in how these concepts will evolve in the future."
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Scott Prize
CHM3972 Sustainable Chemistry
Mr James Barbuto
In James' own words;
"Chemistry has been my favourite subject since I my year 11 teacher sold to me the importance of chemistry, his passion and desire to share chemistry knowledge with me has resulted in me completing a further 6 years of chemistry!
What I love most about chemistry is the fact that it is all around us. Chemistry has a real-world application and is at the foundations of many new discoveries and innovations. As the complexity has increased, I continue to learn new ways that chemistry can help improve society. Throughout my years of studying inorganic and organic chemistry in my mind I have always questioned how these processes can be made more sustainable and how green chemistry can overcome the challenges we are facing today.
Being able to spend an entire semester in CHM3972 learning about sustainability in chemistry was the perfect way for me to complete me Chemistry degree. Throughout this unit I have gained a greater appreciation for how challenging sustainability can be, there is more to it than reducing carbon emission, but I have been inspired to learn of so many scientists still persevering in trying to improve chemistry.
A true passion I have taken away from this unit in the potential of hydrogen as a fuel source, understanding its potential has pushed me to continue researching this topic long after I have finished my studies. Being part of the chemistry faculty for 4 years has been such a rewarding period of my life and to win this prize in my final semester would be an incredible honour and great way to finish off my undergraduate degree."
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Dobney Prize
CHM3990 Chemistry Project
Ms Aviva Ly
In Aviva's own words;
"Despite knowing that I loved chemistry, throughout most of my degree I still felt a bit lost about what sort of career path I wanted and whether it would involve research.
I decided it would be prudent to take CHM3990 and get a proper taste of a research lab environment to decide if I wanted to pursue honours – and the answer is yes. I have absolutely loved undertaking research on a unique topic and conducting experiments that no one has ever done before.
When the experiments didn’t go as planned, I felt incredibly stressed, maybe the most stressed I’ve felt in my degree – but the proudness and satisfaction I felt in finishing my report was unparalleled. It’s invigorating to know that I’m working on things that may one day contribute to helping cure a disease.
Being part of a research group has also been a delight; I’ve loved getting to learn from and collaborate with honours and PhD students. This unit has been a defining factor in determining the next step of my life and I am so thankful that this research opportunity was available to me."
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Best wishes in your future studies and careers people, from the national staff of Rowe Scientific Pty Ltd
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SCIENCE TEACHERS’ ASSOCIATION OF WESTERN AUSTRALIA.
2022 ROWE SCIENTIFIC ANNUAL PRIZES.
Congratulations to the students who were awarded Rowe Scientific sponsored prizes, at the 2022 awards STAWA Science Talent Search ceremony. The following is just one of the many award categories, chosen at random.
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Photo: Mr William Holmes and Mr Brodie Smith (St Luke’s College – Karratha) and Mr Jarryd Sommers (Rowe Scientific Pty Ltd)
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Year 7-8 Engineering – 1st place winners
Regenerative fishing rod and reel: Let the fish catch themselves!
Mr William Holmes and Mr Brodie Smith
In William's and Brodie's own words;
"In the making of the prototype Regenerative Fishing Rod, ways to use sustainable energy instead of non-renewable energy were investigated. Conventional electric fishing rods are charged from the electricity stored in the boat battery or from plugging into a power outlet with electricity from the grid. In these cases, the electricity is generated from power stations. The Regenerative Fishing Rod, uses the fish’s kinetic energy to spin the reel to generate renewable electricity. It also does not need any cords, so you have the freedom to move around the boat with the fish does.
Designing an electric fishing rod that uses renewable energy was chosen as both students have a passion for fishing and wanted to catch fish easily and sustainably. This invention would also be useful as living in a remote area means access to grid electricity to charge devices is limited."
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Well done gentlemen, from the national staff of Rowe Scientific Pty Ltd.
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SCIENCE TEACHERS ASSOCIATION OF QUEENSLAND 69th QUEENSLAND SCIENCE CONTEST 2022
Congratulations to all the students who participated in the 2022 Queensland Science Contest.
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Below are 4 students chosen at random, who were in receipt of prizes sponsored by Rowe Scientific Pty Ltd.
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Acoustic Measurement
of Gravity
This experiment aims to obtain an accurate acoustic measurement of local gravitational acceleration via the Doppler effect.
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Hydrogen Production
Increasing the Efficiency of Hydrogen Production Via Water Electrolysis.
Well done all participants, from the national staff of Rowe Scientific Pty Ltd.
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SOUTH AUSTRALIAN SCIENCE TEACHERS ASSOCIATION OLIPHANT AWARDS 2022.
Congratulations to the students who participated in the above for 2022. Three students who have received prizes donated by Rowe Scientific, have been chosen at random, and are featured below;
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Ms Ashleigh Fourie
Year 5-6
Southern Vales Christian College
Rowe Emerging Talent Prize & Rowe Scientific Regional Science & Engineering Award 1st Place
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Models & Inventions: Transforming Energies
In Ashleigh's own words;
"My model is an invention that demonstrates the transfer and conversion of energy through multiple forms, these include:
Potential Energy – A object or person with the potential to produce the needed amount of energy. In this case, being able to move to handle.
Kinetic Energy – An energy transmitted by movement (The rotating gears in the gearbox).
Electromagnetic Energy – Magnets move over a non-ferrous metal (Aluminium) which induces an electromagnetic force. This force is known as Eddy Currents. The magnetic fields from the magnets can be seen on the green magnetic paper placed over the magnets.
Thermal Energy - This is the energy that opposes non-ferrous metal with electromagnetic forces which result in heat.
In the design of this model, the energies listed above are converted to achieve the final result, heat. The energies transfer from Potential energy (your hand moving the handle) to Kinetic energy (movement of gears in the gearbox) and from there Electromagnetic energy (by using magnets and moving them over a non-ferrous aluminium surface) to finally convert into Thermal energy also known as heat.
ENGINEERING INVOLVED IN THE INVENTION
The 2-stage planetary gearbox found inside this model has a ratio increase of 1:23. 10 magnets are found on the final drive disk and purposely placed side by side in a North / South arrangement. The sum of one full handle rotation is 1 x 23 x 10 = 230 rotated magnets past a single point for each full handle rotation.
USES OF THE PROJECT
- If there is no electricity available where you are (at home or camping) you can use this invention to warm your coffee, food or boil water.
- This simple device holds endless benefits by producing heat without the need to make a fire, especially in fire-prone Australia.
With all the reasons listed above and besides being an awesome toy this device will from now on be known as ……… THE ENERGY CONVERTER. "
Click here to watch this project in action on YouTube.
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Ms Natasha Florance
Year 5-6
Kangaroo Island Community Education
Rowe Emerging Talent Prize
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Games: Scholar Bees
Natasha has previously entered the Oliphant Science Awards in 2021 with a poster project, so 2022 was her first year entering the Games category. Her projected titled Scholar Bee was not only fun and informative to play but visually impressive to this year’s judges.
In Natasha's own words;
“This amazing program (Oliphant Science Awards) mixes learning with fun - students are able to pick a topic they are interested in and create something completely unique.
I chose to create a game this year as I love playing boardgames with my family. I find bees fascinating and wanted to learn more about them and how they help the environment. There is a very special bee colony on Kangaroo Island called the Ligurian Bee that produces all the honey on Kangaroo Island all by itself.
There is so much to learn about bees, like I never knew there was such a thing as Colony Collapse Disorder - it's a virus that's extremely harmful to bees but has not reached Australia. I love painting and drawing, so I was able to use my own artwork creating 'Scholar Bee' to help other kids learn about bees too. Rachel Pillar (science teacher) and Melissa Florance (my Mum) helped so much by inspiring me. I thank SASTA - Oliphant Science Awards and Rowe Scientific for the program and generous prizes. This was an incredible opportunity, and something other students should think about participating in next year!”
Click here to watch this project in action on YouTube.
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Ms Kalaivani Mahalingam
Year 11-12
Our Lady of the Sacred Heart College
Rowe Emerging Talent Prize
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Poster: The physics of light – The Light As We See It
In Kalaivani's own words;
"This was Kalaivani’s first time entering The Oliphant Science Awards Poster category, and she did an amazing job in coming first in her category and winning the Rowe Scientific Emerging Talent Prize. Her poster titled THE LIGHT AS WE SEE IT, looks at the physics of light. The judges were looking for Posters that were visually pleasing while conveyed clear science communication with minimal words and Kalaivani certainly achieved that with her award winning 2022 project!"
Click here to view the project on Oliphant Science Awards website
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ROWE SCIENTIFIC EXHIBITS AT COMBIO 2022
This year's ComBio event was held at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre. It was a refreshing return to a more vibrant and engaging face-to-face interaction with new and existing customers in the Life Science industry.
We thank everyone who attended our exhibit, and look forward to contacting you in the near future to assist with your laboratory requirements. Below are a few images from the event.
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NEW SOUTH WALES
Dear Clients.
We trust you are all keeping well, and enjoying the warmer weather as we approach the beginning of Summer.
With the silly season fast approaching, we encourage our clients to plan in advance wherever possible to ensure adequate stock of core chemicals and consumables for the coming months. Most freight providers are expecting to see a substantial increase in business as we approach the holidays, and local delivery times are likely to be affected as a result of this. Additionally, international freight congestion continues to give rise to increased shipping costs and significant delays. While we are doing our best to overcome these challenges, we do recommend placing your orders for essential stock as early as possible.
We have recently welcomed a new addition to our NSW sales team. Cindy Kam has joined our team as an External Account Manager, and is settling into her new role in our Sydney office. Cindy is in the process of reaching out to her clients to introduce herself and arrange meetings; so keep an ear out for the phone, as you may be hearing from Cindy soon.
For our winery clients - who are no doubt beginning preparations for the impending Vintage season - you will be seeing our 2022-2023 Vintage catalogue shortly (if you have not already received a copy). We have taken a slightly different approach with the catalogue this year, given some of the market challenges we are facing. If you have any queries regarding the catalogue, please don’t hesitate to contact your Account Manager or our NSW team with your questions.
Wishing you all a safe and very Merry Christmas, and hoping that the joy of the festive season remains with you as you move into the New Year.
All the best from:
Kathryn, Ari, Cindy, Dylan, Hayden, John, Kai and Julia
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QUEENSLAND
Dear Clients.
As the end of the year draws closer, we would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your continued support, and to wish you and your families a safe and enjoyable Christmas, and a healthy and prosperous year ahead.
It has been a year full of challenges, with constant disruptions throughout the supply chain. At Rowe Scientific, we have been working diligently in the background to secure stock for 2023. We are seeing some improvements with supplies from our local and overseas partners who have advised that raw materials and components are slowly coming through so that manufacturing processes can be completed.
On the home front, we have been successful with adding four new staff members to our Brisbane Team, Dan Sutton is our Warehouse Supervisor and has many years of experience in warehousing as a team leader. Dan is supported by Feleti Lofa and Paul Sessions who also have extensive warehouse experience, We hope that all three have long and rewarding careers with our company. Please be patient with us while the warehouse team learns our daily operation, as they continue to work through the backlog of order despatches.
We also welcome Richard Price who has joined our internal sales team. Richard holds Certificates 3 & 4 in Laboratory Techniques and Pathology, and has used many of the instruments and consumables we have in our product range while working in the lab. Richard is keen to take your call, and to assist you with your laboratory needs.
For all clients, a reminder that at this time of the year, international shipping and airlines are fully booked, and stock replenishment usually arrives in January. Please place your orders as soon as possible for any products that are critical to your daily work in the lab.
Thank you for your business, keep well and stay safe.
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Cheers from the Queensland team:
Yvonne, Brian, Cherise, Dan, George, Josephine, Leon, Leti, Martin, Paul, Richard, Robert and Steve.
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SOUTH AUSTRALIA &
NORTHERN TERRITORY
Dear Clients.
We have had a few changes in the Adelaide office since our last newsletter, and I would like to take this opportunity to bring you up to date.
Please allow me to introduce myself, Christopher Barnes, as the new State Manager for the South Australian & Northern Territory regions. I have recently re-located from the Rowe Scientific Perth office where I bring over 14 years’ experience as a Sales Account Manager.
For those of you who I have recently met in regional South Australia and in the Northern Territory, I thank you for sparing the time for me to come and visit you on-site. For our winery clients, our Vintage catalogue will be out to you all soon, so look out for this. We also expect to announce the appointment of a new Sales Account Manager shortly, who will be responsible for looking after a large number of our winery accounts.
To all our clients, I thank you for the continued support you have shown us, as we continue to provide you with the level of service you have come to expect from the team here at Rowe Scientific. As always, our dedicated team are here to assist you with any enquiries you may have.
All the best and stay safe from:
Chris, Aarushi, Choo, Dani, Erik, Joanne, Luke, Matt, Michael, Paula, Samuel and Steve.
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VICTORIA & TASMANIA
Dear Clients.
Greetings from sunny/wet/cloudy/wet Melbourne – the variability of the weather has been unusual, even by Melbourne standards.
As we head towards the festive season, we say thank you to all our loyal Victorian and Tasmanian customers who have kept us busy throughout the 2022 year.
Lablikes 14 has been circulated, if you haven’t yet seen a copy, please download from our website. This edition features a range of WTW single and multi-channel electrochemistry meters; Biofil T/C flasks, bottles and ZERO tips along with our regular VELP, BRAND, Fortuna and DL products.
Best wishes to all over the festive season, and may 2023 be your best year yet! Hope to hear from you soon.
From your team in Victoria:
Garry, Adam, Amanda, Brian, Christine, Darren, Hoa, Louise, Mango, Nic and Paul.
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WESTERN AUSTRALIA
Dear Clients.
Only weeks to Christmas, and so much to do. Just as Santa fills your stocking, so too have we filled our warehouses.
This serves 2 purposes;
1. We continue to experience supply chain issues in the market, both availability of product, and delivery of goods. Having goods in stock means interruptions to your work is minimised.
2. Many of our suppliers implement their annual price increase on the 1st of January. We have boosted our stock to delay the impact. The majority of our suppliers are seeking a double digit increase in price, we push back as hard as we can, so as to continue to supply you at a competitive price.
Freight lines become stressed over the Christmas / New Year period, so please place / call down your orders early. We will be open other than the public holidays, but deliveries could be an issue. Thank you for your business throughout the year. May 2023 be less stressful, and healthier for all.
All the best from:
Peter Sommers and the Western Australian Team.
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