A panel of young people aged 8-16 years interview a revolving door of acclaimed scientists about their research and passions. Sparks fly and views collide as the tough questions are asked that can only come from a generation born with mobile phones and access to early stage AI. E xpect fresh conversations, honest encounters and…
Topic: Chemistry and Materials
Best of Our Little Bang Workshops
What? When? Why? How? Bring your little scientists along to discover the answers. They will learn by watching, observing and helping. The experiments are for children aged 3-5, inspired by the Little Bang Discovery Club. $2 per child, must be supervised by an adult. If you have any issues booking online or any questions, call…
Social Animals Party for National Science Week
There will be late night exhibition viewing of our latest exhibition DARK MATTERS, some naughty zebras from Born In A Taxi, wild decorations, live music, food, drinks and a toast to celebrate being together again. If you work for a Victoria-based university, institute, museum, garden, zoo, or for STEM industries & government agencies, this is…
STEMX Speed Networking: For women and gender diverse humans
This event supports diversity and inclusion in the STEM fields by focusing on connecting women and gender diverse people together. This event is a speed-meeting event where you’ll have the unique opportunity to connect with industry-leading women working in STEM in direct conversation. The event will bring together people from research, major technology companies, engineering…
Girls Day Out in STEM: Future New Worlds Tour
Dear Future: I am READY… Join Girls Day Out in STEM this National Science Week to explore the future of industries across the job spectrum and check out the innovations that are powering them. Get ready futurist travellers as off we go to discover the new frontier in the modernisation of jobs and of jobs…
g4g DAY @ Canberra
This signature one day event demonstrates the link between science, technology, engineering & mathematics (STEM) to everything around us in a fun & interactive way. We invite 100-150 girls aged 10-17 to come and join the fun and be inspired by hands-on workshops led by role-model professionals in STEM. The day consists of 45-minute workshops with 15-20 girls per workshop, and each…
Young Tassie Scientists at Natone Primary School
This year’s Young Tassie Scientists are University of Tasmania scientists who are keen to share their work through interactive talks and hands-on activities in Tasmanian schools and communities during National Science Week. Some of the Young Tassie Scientists on the NorthWest roadtrip are: Eloise Bennett, marine biologist Gongbu Pan, neuroscientist Rhiannon Terry, chemist Marlvin Anemey Tewara,…
Science Gets Real: From problem to lab innovation to real-world impact.
Taxpayers, industry partners, private donors, and international students fund university research. How can we increase the tangible social, economic, and environmental returns on this investment? Hear three inspiring stories from scientists whose innovations are solving real-world problems. When many don’t, why did these researchers succeed in moving their great ideas out of the lab and…
Science on Show
See some of the rarest and most fascinating species displayed at Melbourne Museum. Hear stories from Museums Victoria scientists as they discuss unique collections, covering everything from ancient fossils to live exhibits. Create your own Marvellous Megafauna World, Microbat, Triceratops Mask or Sea Bunny to take home while learning about endangered species and the places…
STEAM Punks – Science Week Edition – Sustainability in the Dilly
This monthly program for primary school aged children encourages an interest in and aptitude for science. In this special edition of STEAM Punks, attendees will get to take home their own DIY slime. Bookings are required. This Inspiring Australia initiative is supported by the Australian Government as part of National Science Week.