Our primary school students will host an open night, showcasing various investigations, experiments and projects from the Earth and Space Science strand of the Science Curriculum e.g erupting volcanoes, Sun, Earth and Moon orreries and interactive water cycle displays. We will have local organisations showcasing the integration of science in their work e.g. animal rescue,…
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Lilydale High School Science Week
In this 3 week project, Year 9 Athlete Development Program science students will undertake a STEM focused project to foster authentic student voice and agency opportunities, creating activities and events with an Innovation: Powering Future Industries theme to engage junior students in National Science Week Activity sessions. This project will help our ADP sports students…
National Science Week Launch – WA
Join Inspiring WA and the WA Coordinating Committee in launching National Science Week. Held at Engineers Australia – WA‘s office with stunning views of the river and CBD you’ll be surrounded by our most innovative STEM providers in WA. Hear from WA’s Chief Scientist – Professor Peter Klinken, WA’s 2022 Innovator of the Year –…
A Day in the Life of Your Dog (cat-lovers welcome)
Is your dog stressed, bored, or lonely? Discover how interdisciplinary animal welfare research is helping dogs to live their happiest lives, alongside their humans. Delve into fascinating science and technology that’s making tails wag. Join Dr. Mia Cobb as she unveils the secrets behind canine happiness and decodes a brighter future for dogs and the…
Hotdogs, Triangles, and AI: Pattern finding in machine learning
2,4,6,8… There are patterns in numbers, language, nature, and everywhere! Humans are hard-wired to notice patterns, mathematicians analyse and model them, and machines are learning to recognise and apply them. Artificial intelligence may find patterns humans miss. Is this a good thing? Join the amazing Matthew Mack a teaching associate in the Department of Mathematics…
Volcanoes: From distant ancestors to diamonds
What do diamonds in volcanoes tell us about deep, dark places? What can we learn about human evolution by studying volcanoes in Africa? Verily, our veteran volcanologist will vitalise visitors with valuable vocalisations and vibrant visuals. Meet Dr. Hayden Dalton! Hayden, a renowned geologist who has been traveling the depths of Africa will wow attendees…
Brain Teaser
Brain Teaser 2023 is a public outreach event held by the Eccles Institute of Neuroscience, john Curtin School of Medical Research (JCSMR) right in the heart of ANU. Inspired by the National Science Week schools theme, we are combining fundamental research and neuro-related industries that helps bridge the scientific gap between research and pharmaceutical output….
The Future is FREE
Coominya State School is a small school in a rural town. The senior class, Year 5/6 students, will choose a science topic or experiment that they will develop into an engaging hands on activity for the rest of the school (Prep to Year 4, about 45 students). The topic or experiment will be linked to…
Amazing Micro Worlds
See what it’s like to be a scientist and explore amazing micro worlds using advanced microscopes. Children and teens will receive staff guidance to operate the equipment, and can pick and choose what micro slide they would like to investigate underneath the lens. This is an inclusive free event at the Tea Tree Gully Library…
Our Lady Queen of Peace Design and Production Showcase
Every student from Our Lady Queen of Peace Gladesville will showcase a design and production project that they completed in class. Classrooms will be open to parents and students families to be involved with.