The Robogals Science Challenge is online STEM competition for female and gender-diverse students aged 5-15. The challenge aims to inspire students to explore various STEM projects, and create short ‘show and tells’ of their discoveries. The challenge involves completing Minor Challenge, and then completing a Major Challenge investigating a STEM area of their choice. Students can…
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Dungeons & Doctorates
When four science communicators come together and build a world where science, academia, and fantasy combine, who knows what adventures are in store. Launching during National Science week, Dungeons and Doctorates is an actual play podcast set in the fantasy world of Firamustus following our three “Academic Adventurers” as they deal with supervisors, monsters, and…
Techtrails Online: Marine Science
Techtrails Online is a series of online modules featuring links to future careers and video content showcasing inspiring female STEM role models. Free to access and easy to use, with modules covering a range of themes, you can learn about the technology used in industries from marine science, and farming, to virtual reality, space and…
Marine Scientist Webinar: Coral
Ever wanted to know more about life on a marine research vessel or the real facts about rays and sharks or perhaps awesome info about coral? Email your questions before Thursday 20 August then register to join one or all three Zoom webinars to join in. Did you know that corals are plants, animals and…
Marine Scientist Webinar: Sharks and rays
Ever wanted to know more about life on a marine research vessel or the real facts about rays and sharks or perhaps awesome info about coral? Email your questions before Thursday 20 August then register to join one or all three Zoom webinars to join in. The liver of a shark is a third the…
CSIRO Chief Executive, Dr Larry Marshall, at the National Press Club
Mission possible – A vision for Australia’s recovery and future resilience Watch live on ABC TV or on iview. Following his reappointment, CSIRO Chief Executive Dr Larry Marshall outlines his perspective on the critical role of science and technology in driving Australia’s COVID-19 recovery efforts and the power of bold, visionary collaboration to build our future resilience and solve our…
Neural Knitworks at Greater Dandenong Libraries
Combine textile arts and neuroscience to learn how you can create model neurons with simple knitting and crochet patterns. This tutorial will give you some guidance, and participants can follow the link below to find some knitting, crochet, and no-knit patterns that can be done at home. More information about the idea behind the program,…
Let’s Torque: Panel discussion
Why do we use the term STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics)? What does it really mean to young STEM students today? Join Let’s Torque, a student-run STEM communication organisation started at Monash University, in a panel discussion. The topic of discussion is ‘What does STEM mean to you?’ In addition to discussing that question,…
kidsQs (podcast) – suitable for classrooom use
kidsQs is a podcast by kids, for kids. From climate change and science, to technology and current issues in the news, kidsQs is an interactive podcast for curious young minds. Each week our co-hosts, Kate and Dylan, will ask an EXPERT for the answers to your burning questions. Check out our podcasts on space, robots,…
Thylacine Hair: New observations
A recent conservation treatment of a newly discovered Thylacine skin has provided an important opportunity to document the appearance and structure of Thylacine hair. This session will describe the history of the skin (now in the collection of the National Museum of Australia) and using newly recorded SEM and microscopy images, and live microscopy, will…