6th Form Lecture Series Spring 2012 - Fighting Crime and Cancer with Ion Beams

Spring Sixth Form Lecture Programme 2012

 
When?
Wednesday 29 February 2012, 5pm to 6pm
Where?
Austin Pearce Lecture Theatre 3/4
Open to:
Public, Staff, Students
Speaker:
Dr. Melanie Bailey
Admission price:
FREE
Admission information:
For 6th Form students, able KS4 students and other members of the public.

In this talk, Dr Bailey will explain how ion beams can be used to fight crime and cancer. An ion beam is a beam of charged particles which are accelerated to speeds approaching the speed of light. Dr Bailey is currently working with the police to use ion beams in forensic science, for the analysis of trace evidence such as gunshot residue, soils and fingerprints. Ion beams are also being used by her team to make new advances in treating cancer patients.

For the full programme of lectures see attached poster. 

School and College Science and Engineering Lectures - Spring 2012 (290.32KB - Requires Adobe Reader)

 

To book your free places contact:
Educational Liaison Centre

T: 01483 689376
E: sac@surrey.ac.uk

Date:
Wednesday 29 February 2012
Time:

5pm to 6pm


Where?
Austin Pearce Lecture Theatre 3/4
Open to:
Public, Staff, Students
Speaker:
Dr. Melanie Bailey
Admission price:
FREE
Admission information:
For 6th Form students, able KS4 students and other members of the public.

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