To celebrate National Science Week, Kerang Neighbourhood House will be having a fun and interactive session for 6- 10 year olds (under 8, need to be accompanied by an adult). Science Stations will be set up, each supervised by a staff or volunteer member. Each child who attends will go into a draw, where one…
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STEM Town Hall Meeting, with Dr. Monique Ryan MP
Melbourne-based STEM professionals are invited to a town hall-style meeting with Dr Monique Ryan, the Federal Member for Kooyong. This is a fantastic opportunity for people working in STEM to discuss matters of science and policy with a current policy-maker. Moderated by Dr Ben McAllister, a Swinburne Research Fellow, the aim of the meeting is…
The Great Aussie BioQuest
The Great Aussie BioQuest is a citizen science competition where participants use their mobile phones to upload photos of insects, birds, spiders, reptiles, fungi – basically any wild plant or animal they can find — as they compete to help map their local biodiversity for scientific research and conservation. “A lot of people think a…
The Butterfly Man of Kuranda: The Dodd Collection
The Butterfly Man of Kuranda: The Dodd Collection spreads its wings at Queensland Museum South Bank. This is a rare opportunity to witness an extraordinarily biodiverse display of insects. The exhibition proudly showcases the esteemed F.P. and A.P. Dodd Collection of Tropical Insects from Australia and New Guinea, part of the Queensland Museum Network’s State Collection….
SciVR at Burnley Brewing
During National Science Week craft beer and astronomy collide in a fun and engaging talk featuring the immersive SciVR app. Explore the Milky Way and learn about the captivating realm of gravitational waves from Swinburne astronomer Dr Rebecca Allen. Made for this event, indulge in the flavours of a specially crafted Red Giant IPA by Burnley…
Aspendale Gardens Community Centre Science Spectacular
As part of National Science Week, Aspendale Gardens Community Service is running a Science Spectacular in collaboration with Mad About Science!. Aimed at children aged 3 to 5, the immersive workshop includes whole class demonstrations as well as free exploration time. Six workstations will be set up with a variety of open-ended science activities, each…
Townsville STEM Faire
Ignite your curiosity at the Townsville STEM Faire this National Science Week. Join Townsville Citylibraries and the Townsville STEM Hub at Citylibraries Riverway and the Riverway Precinct for a day of discovery in science, technology, engineering and maths. From prep students to professionals, the Townsville STEM Faire has something to inspire everyone. Experience live science…
Lepidoptera and Technology
At the Australian Butterfly Sanctuary we are passionate about sharing the fascinating world of Lepidoptera (butterflies and moths). During National Science Week we will be exploring how Lepidoptera and insects have helped inspire innovation in technology. Lepidoptera has played a significant role in the development in technology. The unique characteristics of these insects has inspired…
Australian Federal Police Forensic Takeover at Questacon
The Australian Federal Police are celebrating National Science Week with a takeover event at Questacon in Canberra on Saturday 12 August from 9am – 5pm. You are encouraged to bring your family and friends to a fun day at Questacon on Saturday 12 August as part of National Science Week to learn more about the…
Water, wetlands and wildlife
National Science Week provides us with a chance to discover a local urban success story. Geography Victoria is offering a fieldtrip with local restoration and environmental specialists exploring the challenges, successes and opportunities of managing our urban environment. Our three focus areas will be: * The community-driven rewilding and transformation of the former Elsternwick golf course in North…