Do you have an idea that will increase the awareness and understanding of the role of science, technology, and innovation in everyday life and our future? These grants provide funding for individuals and organisations to run inspiring events and produce STEM-based content during National Science Week. These grants aim to assist with the running of…
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STEM Engagement Grants in Tasmania for National Science Week 2024
Do you have a great idea for an event to run as part of Tasmania’s National Science Week? This August, showcase your organisation, your science, your ideas with the help of the following funding opportunities. The Inspiring Australia Tasmania Reference Group is offering grants to fund a range of STEM engagement events and initiatives for…
National Science Week 2024 Grants Available
Grants are now available to support events in National Science Week 2024. You can apply for between $2000 and $20,000, and the total grant pool is $500,000, provided by the Australian Government. The grants can support both in-person and online projects, as long as there is genuine public participation and engagement. Your event should one…
DIY Science: Fruit Juice Caviar
What you need 250 ml vegetable oil (chilled in the refrigerator) 100 ml fruit juice such as apple or orange (Note: Do not use juice that contains pineapple, kiwi, papaya, mango, or guava, as the gelatine may not set.) 1 tablespoon powdered gelatine* ice cubes pipette or spoon tall glass, small bowl, strainer and jug…
Last chance to get involved in National Science Week 2023
This year’s theme is Innovation, and there have been so many innovative events happening all around Australia in the last week. There was the winner of the Shirty Science competition’s ‘Most Excellent Science Shirt’ – Beyond the Stars, which is a visual representation showing the connection between the vast scales involved in the study of…
DIY Science: Homopolar Electric Motor
What you need 50 cm uncoated copper wire (e.g. picture-hanging wire) AA battery neodymium magnet, cylindrical in shape with a diameter similar to that of the battery (available from hardware stores) Safety warning Keep neodymium magnets out of reach of children and away from people with pacemakers. Strong magnets may snap onto metal objects with…
DIY Science: Gelatine Colour Diffusion
What you need measuring cup 50 ml cold water and 200 ml boiling water 2 tablespoons powdered gelatine* heat-proof jug, metal teaspoon, and knife small bowl or cups (clear or white will look best) food colouring (various colours) in dropper bottles *Vegan substitute: 1 tablespoon agar powder. After Step 3, heat the agar mixture in…
DIY Science: Magic Coin Trick
What you need 5 coins of the same value, each from a different year small bag or box What to do This is a magic trick to be presented to a group of people who have NOT read these instructions. Lay the coins on a table and ask a volunteer to look at the coins….
DIY Science: Erasable Pens
What you need erasable pen paper or cardboard What to do Write a message to a friend on the paper or cardboard. Rub out the whole message with the eraser on the pen. Give the cardboard to your friend and whisper in their ear to tell them how to reveal the message – they need…
DIY Science: Water Bottle Pinhole Prank
What you need empty plastic bottle with a lid pin sticky tape water What to do With the lid on the bottle, use the pin to make a series of small holes in a line around the bottle. Wrap a piece of sticky tape around the bottle so it is covering all of the holes….