Enormous changes and transitions are already upon us, and we find ourselves unprepared. One thing is clear: all of our decisions will be made under increasingly ambiguous conditions, and integration will be needed across all sectors and levels of our society to set us on a preferred climate path and prepare us for the outcomes…
Topic: Agriculture
Exploding a watermelon with rubber bands (Brunswick – VIC)
We are putting hundreds of rubber bands around a watermelon until explodes. This is part of the national science experiment. This is being organised by Rob Catchlove, environmental scientist at Wave Consulting – and parent of kids interested in science. The event is being live streamed online.
TERN Science Impact Infographic
TERN delivers quality, model-ready data on critical Australian ecosystem parameters. Researchers here and across the world are using TERN’s data, tools and expertise to better understand the environment and how it is changing. To celebrate National Science Week, this infographic showcases some of the impact TERN’s research infrastructure has enabled. There are more TERN research impact stories online.
Young Tassie Scientists – Virtual Visit to Woodbridge School (Year 10)
The Young Tassie Scientists are bringing their passion for science into classrooms through online virtual visits in 2020. The team will also be supporting various other events across Tasmania in celebration of National Science Week. These early-career researchers and PhD candidates volunteer their time to undertake training in science communication, developing interactive presentations suitable for…
Online Science Olympiad
We are organising an Online Science Olympiad for students from Years 2 – 9. The quiz will include questions from a variety of scientific field to assess as well as motivate students to get involved and develop a scientific acumen in the younger generation. Each student will be given an appreciation certificate.
Conserving Endangered Species – Online workshop
Praxical is a new learning initiative creating online workshops where everyone can actively engage in the scientific process. For National Science Week this year Praxical is collaborating with the NSW Department of Planning, Industry and Environment (DPIE). Together they are creating a fully online, self-led workshop about biodiversity conversation, focused on the Regent Honeyeater. During…
Cochlear Aurora Science Photo Contest
Flinders University’s annual Cochlear Aurora Photo Science Contest is providing girls with an opportunity to learn the science behind natural phenomena and enabling reflection on the interface between art and science. The contest was established five years ago with the aim to inspire more girls towards futures in science. The contest offers cash prizes to South…
Virtual Awards Ceremony – 2020 DAF Hermitage Schools Plant Science Competition
Help us celebrate National Science Week this year by attending our first ever “virtual” Awards Day for the Department of Agriculture and Fisheries (DAF) Hermitage Research Facility Schools Plant Science Competition. This event formally recognises prize winners and participants of the 2020 ‘Plant Health’ competition and also promotes agricultural science careers. You’ll have the opportunity…
GPlates x Digital Directory: re-linking people with earth system science in an opportune moment of pause
COVID-19 has stimulated both major behavioural change during lockdown; and new thoughts, experiments and even dreams as many of our human-created systems have come to a raging halt. As the traffic dims, we have the opportunity to ‘remind ourselves that we are embedded in a more-than-human world — and have some fun along the way…
Parasite Games
Want to learn more about parasites? Why not learn through our augmented reality snap card game. Download and print off the cards provided. Download the augmented reality App on your phone and scan away. See the parasites come to life as you challenge your friends and family to a game of parasite snap. This is…