KIOSC is proud to support innovations in STEM education for Victorian schools and is very excited to be celebrating its 10th anniversary in 2022. Teams of students have the opportunity to give a conference-style presentation on a project they have completed recently at school. The conference will mimic academic research conferences and trade shows, with…
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Good Glass: The science of photography and visual perception | Webinar
There is a saying in photography that a photograph is only as good as the glass on the front of the camera – with many professional photographers investing thousands of dollars in high quality lenses. But of course, that is only a part of what the process is for making images. To really understand photography,…
Family Science Expo
Celebrate National Science Week with Chelsea Heights Community Centre. Bring the whole family to the exciting world of science in a fun and interactive way. Starting with the show Get scientwisted!, the public will be then invited to participate in different hands-on activities to nurture curious thinking in everyday life. Meet local organisations to speak…
Microclimates – From the coast to the foothills
The City of Port Adelaide Enfield Libraries is developing a microclimate citizen science project. Called From the coast to the foothills we are looking not only to provide learning opportunities during National Science Week but also want to involve our community in the project leading up to August – attend our IoT Experimenters Group or…
Science @ Central (Armidale NSW)
UNE Discovery will conduct arrange of play-based science activities at Armidale Central Shopping Centre in a pop-up style stall from 17 – 20 August. The team will be conducting demonstrations and guided play along the theme of Glass: More than meets the eye. Come and look each day at the world a little differently through…
Live from the Lab: In Conversation
Join us on Wednesday 17 August for a captivating evening, where researchers and musicians involved in Live from the Lab (LFTL), reveal the personal stories behind the science, breakdown the wonders and complexity and draw out the connections and emotions captured in the new musical compositions. Hosted by Associate Professor Alice Motion. Live from the…
Measuring the Viking Clap and #FootyQuake Raiders v\\\’s Dragons, GIO Stadium, Bruce ACT 14th of August, 2022
We know Canberra Raiders fans are passionate, but are they loud enough to cause a footy quake? On Sunday the 14th of August ANU Research School of Earth Sciences (RSES) researchers will be testing that theory, by measuring just what effect the screams and rumbles of the footy faithful have on the earth. To do…
Measuring the Viking Clap and #FootyQuake Raiders v\’s Dragons, GIO Stadium, Bruce ACT 14th of August, 2022
We know Canberra Raiders fans are passionate, but are they loud enough to cause a footy quake? On Sunday the 14th of August ANU Research School of Earth Sciences (RSES) researchers will be testing that theory, by measuring just what effect the screams and rumbles of the footy faithful have on the earth. To do…
Stained Glass Baking
Have you seen Claremont Library’s historic stained glass windows? During National Science Week, have a go at baking your own stained glass with gingerbread and lollies. Note: this activity requires handling of food, and is not suitable for anyone with wheat or egg allergies. Smaller children may require parental assistance to complete the activity. While…
Glass is Everywhere
Glass will be the focus of National Science Week at Wellington Community Children’s Centre this year. We will examine the large array of glass items and have a hands on display. The educators at our preschool will run experiments each day, explaining the wonder of science.