This year’s Young Tassie Scientists are University of Tasmania scientists who are keen to share their work through interactive talks and hands-on activities in Tasmanian schools and communities during National Science Week. Some of the Young Tassie Scientists on the NorthWest roadtrip are: Eloise Bennett, marine biologist Gongbu Pan, neuroscientist Rhiannon Terry, chemist Marlvin Anemey Tewara,…
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Young Tassie Scientists at Latrobe High School
This year’s Young Tassie Scientists are University of Tasmania scientists who are keen to share their work through interactive talks and hands-on activities in Tasmanian schools and communities during National Science Week. Some of the Young Tassie Scientists on the NorthWest roadtrip are: Himashu Saraswat, medical geneticist Ash Russell, neuroscientist Paula Andrea Ruiz, marine biologist Malachi…
Innovation: Powering Future Industries a National Science Week deep dive
Our planned activities will focus on how innovation is transforming the landscape of industries worldwide. In today’s rapidly changing world, it’s more important than ever to stay ahead of the curve and leverage the latest technology and trends to drive growth and success. Our focus is to run activities and experiments which focus on innovation…
Grandis Primary School STEAM Breaks
All through National Science Week during recess and lunch breaks the whole school will be involved in science inquiry based activities themed by the letters of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics). This will complement our science education lessons looking at this years theme of Innovation: Powering Future Industries in a range of hands…
Programming A Bots
This activity is an introduction to robots and programming for young children. With an intuitive interface, these engaging robots will have learners excited about simple sequencing and directional language. The children will work in pairs or threes to learn how to move the robots forward, backward and side-to-side, as well as build an impressive robot track.
The Physics Show
Physics helps us to understand how the world around us works and the Physics Show will demonstrate the way Physics gives us powerful tools to help us to express our creativity, to see the world in new ways, and then to change it. Be prepared to be amazed and wowed as our scientists demonstrate some…
Science Gets Real: From problem to lab innovation to real-world impact.
Taxpayers, industry partners, private donors, and international students fund university research. How can we increase the tangible social, economic, and environmental returns on this investment? Hear three inspiring stories from scientists whose innovations are solving real-world problems. When many don’t, why did these researchers succeed in moving their great ideas out of the lab and…
Science on Show
See some of the rarest and most fascinating species displayed at Melbourne Museum. Hear stories from Museums Victoria scientists as they discuss unique collections, covering everything from ancient fossils to live exhibits. Create your own Marvellous Megafauna World, Microbat, Triceratops Mask or Sea Bunny to take home while learning about endangered species and the places…
Sustainable Beauty Workshop – Sustainability in the Dilly
Learn how to create DIY beauty products to reduce plastic waste. Bookings are required. This Inspiring Australia initiative is supported by the Australian Government as part of National Science Week.
Recycled Art Class – Sustainability in the Dilly
Learn how to take waste material and turn it into art. Bookings are essential. For children aged 8+. This Inspiring Australia initiative is supported by the Australian Government as part of National Science Week.