Join Liana Theodoridis from La Trobe University for her interview: Can chloroquine be used against COVID-19? “Donald Trump reportedly took hydroxychloroquine to ward off COVID-19. Is that wise?” This is how the article published by honours student Liana Theodoridis and Dr Teresa Caravalho (Head of the Molecular Parasitology Laboratory at La Trobe University) in The Conversation…
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Sensory Science (Special Needs)
Join Seto the quokka lab assistant and Dr Rina Fu for three sensory fun experiments that you can do at school or at home – without any special science gear. Colourful, fizzy and crafty hands-on fun designed for children and teachers, carers, sibling and parents of those with special needs. Dr Rina will team up…
Sensory Science (Special Needs)
Join Seto the quokka lab assistant and Dr Rina Fu for three sensory fun experiments that you can do at school or at home – without any special science gear. Colourful, fizzy and crafty hands-on fun designed for children and teachers, carers, sibling and parents of those with special needs. Dr Rina will team up…
My Mad Scientist Mummy – play school style
Bring your white coat and science gear and join Dr Rina and her fluffy lab assistant, Seto for an interactive story time (including hidden secrets to test your observational skills), scavenger hunt, experiments and sing-along to her storybook theme song ‘I’m a Little Scientist’. Join Dr Rina Fu, Author, Performer and Scientist as she introduces…
My Mad Scientist Mummy – play school style
Bring your white coat and science gear and join Dr Rina and her fluffy lab assistant, Seto for an interactive story time (including hidden secrets to test your observational skills), scavenger hunt, experiments and sing-along to her storybook theme song ‘I’m a Little Scientist’. Join Dr Rina Fu, Author, Performer and Scientist as she introduces…
“Can you Recycle Right?” Quiz
Test your knowledge and find out if you are a true recycling guru! This quiz will take you on a journey of recycling and waste disposal in the Canberra region. The questions will challenge the way you think about ‘waste’ and uncover how science and recycling work together. Begin the quiz.
“Have you bin Recycling Right?” Webinar
Join us online for a look into Canberra’s waste streams and learn about how you can Recycle Right. In this 45 minute webinar, your resident Recycling Guru from ACT NoWaste will take you on a journey of Canberra’s Recycling story. There will also be an opportunity to ask questions toward the end of the session….
PrimeSCI! Virtual Science Incursions for Students at Home
As restrictions continue to affect our ability to deliver in-school incursions, PrimeSCI! is at the ready to offer remote learning science programs with our PrimeSCI! educators. PrimeSCI! can still offer a wide range of science education school programs for students from Kindergarten to Year 6. Our PrimeSCI! virtual incursions will be delivered via your preferred video-conferencing application (Zoom…
Webinar: Soil Health Underpins Sustainability and Profitability
Check out this snapshot from three of TIA’s soil scientists working across soil health to help the Tasmanian agriculture industry be more sustainable and profitable. Whether you’re an expert or keen home gardener, this webinar will have something for you: Robert Tegg will discuss what is and why biological soil health is an important and…
Fighting Fake News and Phonies
Science provides enormous value to our community, but, this message is often drowned out by misinformation and negative press. It’s harder than ever to judge fact from fiction as people are faced with an onslaught of information at their fingertips. That’s What I Call Science is on a mission to bring people accurate and engaging…