Taking science to the school – science staff from Ecosciences Precinct are taking some of the things they work on daily, across to the Brisbane South State Secondary College for Years 7, 8 & 9 to get their hands-on.
Topic: Agriculture
Ecosciences Show and Tell
This is an excellent opportunity to find out about current projects, new technologies used in the field, and what’s growing in the building. Good for networking. Located in the foyer. No bookings needed.
STEM Show and Tell
Celebrate National Science Week with some of WA’s women in STEM champions. This event is for WA-based students in years 10-12 interested in learning about how rewarding and exciting a career in STEM can be. Students will have the opportunity to meet with different women working in a range of Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths…
#HackTheDrones – Kadina
Drones, with their incredible capabilities and endless possibilities, have captured the imagination of both children and adults alike. They are not just cool gadgets or toys; they serve practical purposes and have the potential to revolutionise various industries. Drones are useful and fun. Imagine a future where the skies above country towns are filled with…
Using Ancient Knowledge for Environmental Sustainability, Healthcare and Cultural Revitalisation
In this webinar, you will hear from the fully Indigenous owned organisations Native Secrets and South Coast Seaweed and how they are working to revitalise customary knowledge on natural resources and extend on this knowledge in innovative ways leading to positive impacts for our environment and for healthcare. They will share examples of the customary…
Hillcrest PS Future Focused Festival
A showcase of the STEM inquiry project work being explored in Year 1 to 6 STEM, Sustainability and Media Arts specialist classes and in classrooms. This all-day exhibition will enable students to learn about exciting projects occurring throughout the school, and is opening up to parents and the school community in the afternoon. Examples of…
Wollongong University’s Design a T-shirt Competition
The University of Wollongong is delighted to announce that entries for the Design a T-shirt Competition are open. The competition is for children in Years 3-8 (Stages 2, 3 & 4) to help celebrate the National Science Week theme of Innovation: Powering Future Industries. The theme incorporates the advancement in technology in all industries, especially…
Native Plants on Earth and Beyond – online
As humans continue to explore further from our home planet, Australia’s hardy native plants could be the answer to a nourishing diet. Plants in space are used for food and research, but they also play an important role in astronauts’ well-being and fostering a connection to Earth. As some of the world’s first astronomers, First…
Native Plants on Earth and Beyond
As humans continue to explore further from our home planet, Australia’s hardy native plants could be the answer to a nourishing diet. Plants in space are used for food and research, but they also play an important role in astronauts’ well-being and fostering a connection to Earth. As some of the world’s first astronomers, First…
Broke Public Science Week
During National Science Week, we are planting some Indigenous plants into our hydroponics systems. During the week we will observe any changes. We will then also investigate if this is an alternative way to grow plants in our area. In addition to Indigenous plants, we will also conduct the experiment with other seedlings as we…