Not the Science Type is a four-part docu-series that addresses negative stereotypes and the need for greater diversity, equity and inclusion in the science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) fields.It highlight four women who break down boundaries within their fields – biology, engineering and science and technology-based applications. The series will premiere in Australia in…
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Learn About Gems and How to Look After Them
This informative, illustrated presentation by the Western Australian Division of the Gemmological Association of Australia covers the basics of the understanding the properties of gemstones and how they can be best cared for in your jewellery. See some wonderful specimens, use some of the equipment gemmologists employ to identify gems, and look at your own…
Fantastic Food Frenzy Science Day
Whyalla Town Primary will have a whole day science event. In the morning all will meet in the gym for an introduction to the theme and then spend the rest of the day doing hands on activities to do with the theme. There will be experiments on the fastest way to melt chocolate. investigating how…
Yhonnie Scarce | Nuclear Histories with Dr Liz Tynan
Join journalist, nuclear researcher, and author Associate Professor Liz Tynan PhD to gain an insight into the history of British nuclear testing in Australia in the 1950s and 1960s. This lecture provides context and background to complement Yhonnie Scarce’s exhibition Missile Park currently showing at the IMA. Scarce’s work is underpinned by extensive and in-depth research that explores the impact…
Yhonnie Scarce | STEM + Art Workshop
Undertake a design challenge to create an architectural sculpture in this hands-on workshop for primary and secondary students to complement Yhonnie Scarce’s Missile Park exhibition. Students will investigate the structural and aesthetic properties of cardboard and apply a variety of joining techniques to create a 3D sculpture (monument, structure or architectural model) inspired by the…
Yhonnie Scarce | Missile Park
Yhonnie Scarce is an artist known for sculptural installations which span architecturally-scaled public art projects to intimately-scaled assemblages replete with personal and cultural histories. Scarce is a master glass-blower, which she puts to the service of spectacular and spectral installations full of aesthetic, cultural, and political significance. Her work also engages the photographic archive and found…
Science of Colour Mixing – Art for Adults
In this watercolour workshop for beginners you will complete practical exercises while learning colour theory to improve your art. Colour has such a huge influence on us and selecting the right colours will be so much easier after taking this class. All materials provided. Bookings essential via Eventbrite. Workshop is suitable for those aged 16+.
Rocking the Cradle of Life
Join A/Prof Brendan Burns to hear about how his astrobiology group at UNSW is studying the origin of complex life using the stromatolites, ‘living rocks’, of Shark Bay in Western Australia as a model environment. Discover how the field of astrobiology has relevance for our search for life elsewhere, including one of nearest neighbours, Mars….
Speedcubing at Rosanna Library
Have you always wanted to solve a Rubik’s Cube but thought it was too hard? Kerrie & Myles Jarman will show you the steps you need to learn. Once you master these simple techniques, you will be able to solve the puzzle every single time. Every participant will receive a Rubik’s Cube to keep.
Sphero Robo-racing at Ivanhoe Library
Celebrate National Science Week with us. In this session, we’ll be racing with Sphero robots — who will be the fastest? Sphero is a robot ball that can be programmed for a direction, speed, LED colour and sound! In this workshop you’ll learn some basic block programming techniques to navigate your Sphero to race through…