Tribal Warrior and the Science Teachers Association NSW will be bringing you an Aboriginal Astronomy lesson as part of 7 Decades in 7 Days, a week-long celebration of the 70th Anniversary of the Science Teachers Association for NSW in and around National Science Week in a Virtual 7 Decades in 7 Days world. Aboriginal People have…
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7 Decades in 7 Days – Propelled by Science: A provocative talk fest
As part of 7 Decades in 7 Days we have teamed up with MAAS at The Powerhouse Museum for an online provocative talkfest. The evening starts with an opportunity to network as we hear from museum researchers exploring where scientific advancement pushes social boundaries. What are the implications of space exploration and digital manufacturing and how…
7 Decades in 7 Days – Family Fun Day with Taronga Zoo
As part of 7 Decades in 7 Days we have teamed up with Taronga Zoo to bring you a Family Fun Day with the Zoo. It will be an opportunity to explore the Zoo from the comfort of your home. We will explore the advancements in animal conservation over the past 7 Decades. Audiences will be…
Lunchbox Learning
Due to current covid restrictions Lunchbox Learning will be held online. Please register for the talks/s you wish to attend to receive the link and then join at midday on the appropriate date. Does the colour of the cup influence the taste of your coffee? What does the nutrition panel really tell us? Keeping the gurk…
Little Foodies Lab
We regret that due to current Covid restrictions, these events have been cancelled. Young scientists enter Federation University’s pop-up Food Lab at a Ballarat library to explore their body and conduct experiments using food and other common household substances – some delicious and some not. Book in for a 30-minute lab class at 10.30 or explore…
Seaweed Forests Festival Podcast Launch
Seaweeds are the underwater trees that support our coastline here in Sydney, and along the 8,000 km of interconnected reefs which form Australia’s Great Southern Reef. Seaweeds create underwater forests that are among the most productive and biodiverse ecosystems in the world. In 2021, the Manly, Seaweed Forests Festival blended science, art and food in…
FOODOLOgY LABS: Science cream secrets
We wish to advise that due to current Covid restrictions, this event has been cancelled. Mix up some ordinary ingredients in extraordinary ways under the guidance of FedUni Food scientists to discover some amazing secrets behind a favourite summer treat – scIenCE cream topped off with delicious melt-in-the-mouth counterfeit caviar. Adults and teens (12 years and…
Froth and Bubble Fermentation Science Guided Tour – FedTAFE Bakery
We wish to advise that due to current Covid restrictions, this event has been cancelled. Have you ever wondered about the science behind bread making and baking? Explore the SMB campus bakery through this guided tour and enjoy a tasting to follow. Suitable for adults and children 12+. Bookings are essential Tuesday 17 August Thursday 19…
How Did I Get Here? The twists and turns of a STEM career
Is a career in science, technology, engineering, or maths (STEM) something you’re considering? Maybe you’re looking for a career change, or you’re working for the first time in a STEM-adjacent role and want to know a bit more about careers in your new field. Maybe you haven’t considered it as an option or don’t think…
Wave Energy & Coastal Impacts Experiment
Due to popular demand of this hands-on school incursion program, the team at the UWA-Albany Wave Energy Research Centre has designed this new classroom resource pack with embedded video material to reach students of all ages across the country. What is Ocean Renewable Energy, and how can we harness it? Why do we need to…