Andrew White

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Andrew White
Professor of Physics »,
University of Queensland »,

Here's some of the stuff ...

... I'm involved with. I'm particularly interested in communicating the weirdness of quantum mechanics and how much fun science actually is, so if you or your organisation would like a talk, then please feel free to contact me! (For example, see Einstein at the pub).

Professional Societies

Member of the Australian Optical Society (AOS)
Member of the Australian Institute of Physics (AIP)
- UQ representative (Queensland Branch), 2005-2006
- Webmaster (Queensland Branch), 2000-2001
- Secretary (Queensland Branch), 2000
- Postgraduate representative (ACT Branch), 1991-1994

Member of the American Physical Society (APS)
Fellow of the Optical Society of America (OSA)
- Vice-Chair of the Quantum Optics Group, 2006-07

Founding member of the Australasian Society for General Relativity and Gravitation

Committees, Boards & Mentoring

School of Physical Sciences Undergraduate Scholarship Mentor, 2003-present
Physics Program PhD Confirmation Committee Member, 2002-present
Physics Programme Committee Member, 2002-present
Mentor for Advanced Study Program in Science (B. Sc. & B. Biotech), 2002-present
Design of new undergraduate physics curriculum, School of Physical Sciences, 2006-2007
Faculy Research Committee, Engineering, Physical Sciences, and Architecture, 2005-2007
Undergraduate Scholarship Committee Judge, School of Physical Sciences, 2004
University of Queensland Academic Board Member, 2004-2005
School Name Committee, School of Physical Sciences, 2004
Chair in Quantum Information Science Selection Committee Member, 2003
Organiser of Departmental Seminars, 2001-2002
Editorial Board Member (Quantum Information and Quantum Computing) for International Quantum Electronics Conference, 2001-2002
Technical Services Unit Review Panel Member, 2001
Organising Committee Member & Webmaster for Quantum Information Theory Workshop, 2000-2001
Faculty of Engineering, Physical Sciences and Architecture Technical Services Committee Member, 2000-2001
Departmental Teaching and Learning Committee Member, 2000-2001
Departmental Consultative Committee Secretary, 2000-2001

Science Communication

UQ School of Physical Sciences Campus Visit, Holy Spirit High School, Mackay Friday June 22 2007
With Gerard Milburn, gave 1 hour talk to students on “The Rise of Quantum Information” and “Quantum Cryptography”.
Invited speaker for July meeting of QSkeptics, 2006
Talked on “Einstein’s Revolution”, answered general questions on physics, and its implications for technology this century.
All-day UQ visit, Prosperine State High School, Friday April 29, 2005
Organised day of seminars, lab visits, undergraduate lab experiment, etc. for Year 11 and 12 students.
Einstein International Year of Physics Event: “Einstein in the Pub”, Sunday 13 March, 2005
A public debate organised by the Queensland Branches of the Australian Institute of Physics and Australia Science Communicators. Hosted by Robyn Williams from ABC radio and TV. Panellists were Matthew Smith, Kate Wilson and myself.
Australian Institute of Physics Congress, Outreach Programme, Canberra, Australia, Tuesday 1st February, 2005
With Karsten Danzmann, Ping Koy Lam, talked on "Einstein's Revolution"
Science Camp, Pepperina Lodge, Lake Moogerah (Brisbane Grammar School), Tuesday June 15, 2004
Bowen State High School. All-day visit to UQ, Friday May 21, 2004
Helensvale High School, Gold Coast, Monday October 27, 2003
Science Camp, Pepperina Lodge, Lake Moogerah, Allora. (Brisbane Grammar School), June 10, 2003
Quasar Club, UQ, Wednesday May 14, 2003
Talk at Brisbane Boys Grammar, August 2001
UQ Open Day, 2001
National Science Week, Queensland Museum, Saturday May 15, 2001
Seminar to undergraduate journalists, Wednesday March 28, 2001
Visions in Science Seminar, UQ, Friday March 2, 2001
National Youth Science Forum, "Ask the experts", Saturday February 24, 2001
Evening talk to high school students at request of Dr A. Thomas, EPSA Research Communications Officer, 2001
UQ Postgraduate Evening, August, 2000
Frontiers in Science Seminar, Wednesday, May 31 2000
Professional Development program for Secondary teachers run by the BACS and EPSA Faculties, UQ
Quasar Club Seminar, 2000
Brisbane Grammar School Physics Club Seminar, Friday October 29 1999
Quasar Club Seminar, 1999
ANU Physics Department School Visitor, 1993-1994
As part of high-school outreach program, visited ACT high schools and colleges to discuss various aspects of life at university, career and personal choices, encourage students to study physics/science, etc.
ACT Science Fair Judge, 1993
With Prof. John Sandeman, as a representative of the ACT branch of the AIP, judged Science Fair entries from both primary and secondary levels.
National Science Summer School (NSSS) Demonstrator, 1992-1997
The NSSS is held every January in Canberra. Year 11 students from around Australia spend two weeks attending classes, doing experiments and getting a feel for science at university.
Open Day Demonstrator, ANU, 1991-1997
Open Day Demonstrator, University of Queensland, 1990

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