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Future Experiences in Agriculture, Science and echnology (FEAS ) is a fve day experimental camp held at The University of Queensland's Gatton campus. During FEAST we lived on campus and engaged in a vast number of activities-this provided us w't a first-hand feel of university life. We went on extensive tours of UQ's Gatton and St Lucia campuses, sampled university courses, felt the inside of a COW'S stomach, had nightly sport games and topped the week off with a semi-formal dinner and dance. T e man activity at FEAST was to solve a problem related to genetically-modified food. We divided into groups and proposed that a fruit, vegetable or nut be genetically modified to alter the genes that are unattractive to consumers' Each group presented their design to a panel-the winning team proposed an allergy-free nut. FEAST provided the opportunity for inte action with o er students with similar interests from Queensland and New South Wales. The camp expanded our knowledge in many new fields of agriculture, science and technology and opened our eyes to a variety of innovative career paths. I^ ,74ff.C 172, ^ ^'M^ ^^ff 17^! 4"'";4 ^;@^",^. 172^I 4, @ a^",@4 ^^^^ 172"?

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Biofutures is an event girls from any Year level should be encouraged to join-younger girls can broaden their scientific knowledge and older girls can acquire life-long skills while exploring the possibilities of a career in biotechnology. This event is not exclusive to biology students-it is open to any student who has a love of science. During the week of the event, we ventured to various universities around Brisbane, including The University of Queensland, Griffith University and Queensland University of Technology. On the final day, we participated in a mock UN trial that debated ethical issues of stem cell research and regulations controlling the migration of chronically diseased animals and people. Biofutures not only enlightened our minds, but also our friendships. The fifty strangers became fifty friends by the end of the week and shared awkward, amusing and sad moments. Sally Fry, Head Girl in 2007, also attended as a mentor providing supervision and assistance, as well as having fun with us. Biofutures was a truly worthwhile experience and one that should not be in'ssed! ^F1^E:?^4 ^Off\^^' 171M, i^ffM ,,/ 172^! BE"V 0190^,, 4^' 17M 4"'P EZZ^ .37Z^"'\8 17^/

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