The 2024 STEMathon is an immersive and interactive STEM event designed to ignite curiosity and foster a passion for STEM among young children across the Peel and Harvey region. Hosted by St Joseph’s School Waroona, this event is a pivotal part of National Science Week and aims to celebrate and promote STEM education and innovation….
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Bringing STEM to Kids in Hospital
Inventor Kids will visit the Women’s and Children’s Hospital to run a STEM experience for kids in the hospital. It will be for primary school-aged children receiving hospital care. We will bring robots to practice coding, robotics and engineering activities. These are fun and interactive activities where children will be actively designing paths for robots…
Jennifer Gunter: Menstruation, Menopause and Medical Mythology
Why do we know so little about women’s bodies? Over half the world’s population have had a period or could be having a period right now – so why do menstruation and menopause remain such medical mysteries? And why are doctors still scratching their collective heads when asked to explain how female anatomy works? Well,…
Sydney Opera House | Your Brain on AI
What makes a mass of cells come together to think, do and become self-aware? As AI capabilities surge forward, we stand on the brink of new understanding. How do intelligence and consciousness arise? How are emotions and feelings generated? How do our brains adapt to technological evolution? Imagine a future where our brains are augmented…
Cambrai Star Party: A Mid-Murray Night’s Dream
The Astronomical Society of South Australia (ASSA) is the oldest astronomical society in the country. ASSA has a proud history of providing public viewing nights, better known as star parties, several times per year at its observatory at Stockport. This year, we wish to give people in the Mid-Murray Council region an opportunity to experience and…
Science in the South: Family Edition – Woodcroft Library
Join Onkaparinga Libraries at Woodcroft Library to celebrate Science Week, listen to some awesome presenters who have 15 minutes each to talk about their subjects and then interact with Nitronat, BugsNSlugs, Kumarninthi, Techspace Learning, Julie-Anne Popple and Animals Anonymous. In collaboration with National Science Week and Inspiring SA We are able to bring this event…
Discovering our Species
Our Science Week Event will run for a full school day and involve Pre-Primary- Year 6 students. The day will begin with a whole school presentation on local flora and fauna species by a local enthusiast. Students will learn about some of our special species found in our area including the Red-Tailed Phascogale, Mallee Fowl,…
Winter riveryouthfest
Join a fun, family-friendly community day to learn all about river health! Winter riveryouthfest is on Saturday 17th August at the Bellingen Skatepark. Join us to get involved in local science initiatives and learn about the importance of river health. We aim to inspire science in young people and the wider community, while sharing the…
Bass Coast Science Fair – Sustainable Science in our Everyday
We’re encouraging locals to explore their curiosity! Local people are encouraged to think about science in our everyday as part of upcoming National Science Week events between Monday 19th to Wednesday 21st August 2024, supported by Bass Coast Community Foundation. A science fair held at Wonthaggi Town Hall will offer an opportunity for local…
Hands-On Science Week: Inspiring Curiosity in Online Education
The purpose of Hands-On Science Week: Inspiring Curiosity in Online Education is to provide online students with an engaging and interactive learning experience through the exploration of science. With this kit, students will have the opportunity to perform amazing experiments using everyday materials. The kit is designed to spark curiosity and inspire a love for…