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<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><strong><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black;font-weight:normal">Are you ready for a thrilling celebration of science and a chance to showcase your knowledge? We are excited to invite you and
your student club members to participate in The National Science Quiz 2023, a fast-paced and fun live quiz show held in Melbourne during National Science Week.</span></strong><strong><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;font-weight:normal"><o:p></o:p></span></strong></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><strong><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;font-weight:normal"><o:p> </o:p></span></strong></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><strong><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black;font-weight:normal">Hosted by the witty Charlie Pickering and featuring special guest team captains Nate Byrne from ABC News Breakfast (ABC TV) and
Simon Pampena from Catalyst (ABC TV) / Outrageous Acts of Science (Discovery Channel), this event promises an unforgettable evening of science-themed entertainment.</span></strong><strong><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;font-weight:normal"><o:p></o:p></span></strong></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><strong><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;font-weight:normal"><o:p> </o:p></span></strong></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><strong><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black;font-weight:normal">Here's what you can look forward to at The National Science Quiz:</span></strong><strong><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;font-weight:normal"><o:p></o:p></span></strong></p>
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<strong><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black;font-weight:normal">Engaging Live Quiz Show: Watch as two teams battle it out to become this year's National Science Quiz 2023 champions. The competition will be fierce, and the winning team
will take home the crown of victory, while the losing team will be slimed live-on-stage!</span></strong><strong><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;font-weight:normal"><o:p></o:p></span></strong></li></ul>
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<strong><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black;font-weight:normal">Play Along and Win Prizes: Not just for the contestants on stage, you too can participate in the quiz! Join as an individual or form a team to test your scientific knowledge
and win fantastic prizes. How about organizing a friendly fun-filled night of science trivia with your members?
</span></strong><strong><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;font-weight:normal"><o:p></o:p></span></strong></li></ul>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><strong><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black">Prizes up for grabs include:</span></strong><strong><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></strong></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><strong><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black;font-weight:normal">$1000 for the Schools Team Prize (new and exciting addition!)</span></strong><strong><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;font-weight:normal"><o:p></o:p></span></strong></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><strong><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black;font-weight:normal">$500 for the Live Audience Winner Prize</span></strong><strong><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;font-weight:normal"><o:p></o:p></span></strong></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><strong><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black;font-weight:normal">$250 for the Online Winner Prize</span></strong><strong><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;font-weight:normal"><o:p></o:p></span></strong></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><strong><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;font-weight:normal"><o:p> </o:p></span></strong></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><strong><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black;font-weight:normal">Can't make it to Melbourne? No worries!
</span></strong><strong><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#6E6A6B;font-weight:normal"><a href="https://www.nationalsciencequiz.com.au/register/#register">Register online,</a>
</span></strong><strong><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black;font-weight:normal">and you'll receive exclusive links to watch, join, and play along with the live-stream. It's a chance to be a part of the excitement from the comfort of your
own home or campus.</span></strong><strong><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;font-weight:normal"><o:p></o:p></span></strong></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><strong><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;font-weight:normal"><o:p> </o:p></span></strong></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><strong><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black;font-weight:normal">Don't miss this incredible opportunity to celebrate science in a fun and engaging way. Mark your calendars for Sunday 27 August
2023 at</span></strong><span style="color:black"> <strong><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;font-weight:normal">3.30pm AEST, and let's geek out together!</span></strong></span><strong><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;font-weight:normal"><o:p></o:p></span></strong></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><strong><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;font-weight:normal"><o:p> </o:p></span></strong></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><strong><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;font-weight:normal">Come one, come all, and let's make this a night to remember. We can't wait to see you and your student club members at The National Science Quiz 2023!</span></strong><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:#6E6A6B"><br>
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</span></b>Kind regards<br>
Helen<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:#1F497D;mso-ligatures:none;mso-fareast-language:EN-AU">Helen Allison (she/her)<br>
Education and Outreach Officer<br>
ARC Training Centre in Optimisation Technologies, Integrated Methodologies, and Applications (OPTIMA)<br>
</span><span style="mso-ligatures:none;mso-fareast-language:EN-AU"><a href="mailto:helen.allison@unimelb.edu.au"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:blue">helen.allison@unimelb.edu.au</span></a></span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:#365F91;mso-ligatures:none;mso-fareast-language:EN-AU">
| </span><span style="mso-ligatures:none;mso-fareast-language:EN-AU"><a href="https://optima.org.au/"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:blue">optima.org.au</span></a><span style="color:#1F497D">
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</span></span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:#365F91;mso-ligatures:none;mso-fareast-language:EN-AU">Connect with us:<b>
</b></span><span style="mso-ligatures:none;mso-fareast-language:EN-AU"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/OPTIMA.optimisation" target="_blank"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:blue">Facebook</span></a></span><u><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:blue;mso-ligatures:none;mso-fareast-language:EN-AU">
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<p class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:#002060;mso-ligatures:none;mso-fareast-language:EN-AU">I work
<b>Monday, Thursday & Friday </b>for urgent enquiries outside of these days please email
</span></i><span style="mso-ligatures:none;mso-fareast-language:EN-AU"><a href="mailto:optima-arc@unimelb.edu.au"><i><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:blue">optima-arc@unimelb.edu.au</span></i></a></span><i><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:#002060;mso-ligatures:none;mso-fareast-language:EN-AU"><br>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:#002060;mso-ligatures:none;mso-fareast-language:EN-AU">I respectfully acknowledge Traditional Owners and Custodians of the Country on which I work, live and continue to learn – recognising totems,
songlines and connection to the land, waterways and sky above. I also pay respect to all our Elders, past and present.<o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
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