The children will help install the new solar power water pump in the outdoor educational learning environment in our fog pond enclosure. The children will aslo take part in simple experiments demonstrating the power of solar energy using the the solar panel and the water pump as well as some lego solar powered kits. This…
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The Science of Coins
Have you ever wondered exactly how coins are made? From design through to pressing, the coin making process requires specialist scientific knowledge. For Science Week only, join one of our amazing Visitor Experience Hosts as they highlight some of the metallurgy, chemistry, design and technology that goes into making coins. You will also get the…
Hamelin Science Fair
Bush Heritage Australia’s Hamelin Station Reserve in Western Australia is hosting its annual Science Fair this August, so if you’re interested in learning about science while soaking up the sights and sounds of a conservation reserve then please register today! Catering: Saturday lunch and dinner, as well as Sunday Breakfast is provided. Relax and stay the night: Bring…
Hunter Science Festival
The Hunter Science Festival is back for its always-popular and jam-packed day of STEM activity on Sunday 20 August 10am to 2pm at Newcastle Museum. This year’s Festival theme of Innovation – Powering Future Industries will include hands-on interactive learning experiences, showcasing local technology and scientific research happening across the Hunter. Festival highlights make and…
Darkness Visible Down Under – The search for dark matter in Australia
Decades of relentless research has led astronomers to a staggering conclusion – the existence of a new, enigmatic type of mass, invisible yet surpassing everything we can see by an astonishing fivefold. In this exciting public lecture, Swinburne’s internationally renowned astrophysicist Professor Alan Duffy, will explain what we know about this mysterious dark matter, a substance…
Meet the Innovators – Panel discussion for schools with the South Australian Museum
Join us online as we celebrate National Science Week with this live webinar for students. Dr Mike Lee, Dr Rachael King, and Dr Liz Reed will talk about their pathways into a science career, why they love science and share the innovative research they are currently doing at the South Australian Museum. Aimed at students…
Panel Discussion: Empowering Women in STEM for Sustainable Impact
Hosted By Dr Bita Zaferanloo, lead of Shaping STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) Futures at Swinburne, join us for an inspiring discussion focussed on STEM communication and leadership. In this session, Dr Dana Rezazadegan, a nominated Superstar of STEM in 2020. Will share her inspiring career journey. This will follow with a Women in…
Wings of Identity: Great Glossy Count Training Workshop – Logan
Ready to learn how to locate and identify glossy black-cockatoos (also known as ‘Glossies’) and their feed trees in the wild? Come along to this interactive workshop to learn more about this vulnerable species. You’ll get a chance to get up close to a glossy black-cockatoo and other native wildlife with Martin Finland from Geckoes…
The good, the bad and the ugly & Friends in our food – parasites
The City of Mitcham welcomes all to these free community events. Parasites – the good, the bad and the ugly 16 August @ 6-7pm | Mitcham Memorial Library Parasites are far more diverse than the disease-causing organisms most people think they are. They are often vital components of ecosystems the loss of parasites from the…
Create a Parasite Clay Workshop @ Mitcham Memorial Library
There are parasites all around us, but they are often not noticed. Although some can cause diseases many are important parts of nature. Come join Dr Gerrut Norval as he will introduce some kinds of parasites and what they do, and then create your own parasite with clay. The City of Mitcham welcomes all to…