Science Alive! was launched in 2006 by the SA Coordinating Committee of National Science Week as a single day event in a modest 2,400 m2 space. Over 16 years it has grown into a suite of 3 separate events held over 3 days in over 16,000 m2 at the Adelaide Showground. It is held in…
Topic: Chemistry and Materials
Super Sunday Science Funday
Supersonic Science will be visiting Kondinin to inspire the scientist in us all. The one-hour explosive stage show is a high-energy, interactive demonstration-based stage show, which encourages audience participation. Demonstrations in the show include: combustible gases colour changing chemistry liquid nitrogen exothermic reactions foam explosions toroidal vortices phenomenal physics, and burning bubbles. Following the stage…
WRI Escape Room: Stop the press!
In newsrooms across Australia, scientific misinformation is on the rise! You, our Science Myth Busters, have been tasked with scrutinising headlines, separating fact from fiction, and piecing together clues from Waite researchers to uncover true scientific findings. The deadline is approaching. With only 30 minutes until the news goes live, will you be able to…
The Young Scientist Research Prizes
To foster and recognise excellence in Victoria’s early career scientists, the Royal Society of Victoria has established four prestigious competitive prizes open to Victorian students in their final year of doctoral candidature, in all areas of the Biomedical & Health Sciences, Biological Sciences (non-human), Earth Sciences and Physical Sciences. Following assessment of applications across the…
Journey to the VR Huddle Room
VR is well recognised as an educational technology tool offering engaging ways to create, view and interact with science content. Following the school theme of Innovation: Powering future industries, learn about the evolution of VR and its benefits in bringing people together via social inclusion. Each 45 – 60min session allows people to actively engage…
Katherine South Primary School Meet the Scientist
Katherine South Primary School host an annual Meet the Scientist Science Expo, where we run different interactive stalls, and host outside organisations including Health Services, Emergency Services, Australian Defence Forces showcasing the science behind their trades, the local library and the Northern Territory School of Music. It is a great afternoon where students and their…
Young Tassie Scientists at the HIVE
Space, caves and bugs – where else would you find out first-hand about these? The Young Tassie Scientists will be sharing what they know in this special National Science Week session. Bring along your curiosity to the Tasmanian Science Centre at Hive and be prepared to be amazed. There will be 8 amazing scientists joining…
Young Tassie Scientists at Fahan School
Young Tassie Scientists are early career researchers who are keen to share their work through interactive talks and hands-on activities in Tasmanian schools during National Science Week. The Young Tassie Scientists on this school visit are: Alana de Luca– Devilogist (zoologist) Eve Poland – Potion Maker (chemist ) Dipon Sarkar – Cheesy Microbiologist (microbiologist) The…
Young Tassie Scientists at Southern Christian College
Young Tassie Scientists are early career researchers who are keen to share their work through interactive talks and hands-on activities in Tasmanian schools during National Science Week. The Young Tassie Scientists on this school visit are: Alana de Luca– Devilogist (zoologist) Eve Poland – Potion Maker (chemist) Dipon Sarkar – Cheesy Microbiologist (microbiologist) The Young…
Young Tassie Scientists at Illawarra Primary School
Young Tassie Scientists are early career researchers who are keen to share their work through interactive talks and hands-on activities in Tasmanian schools during National Science Week. The Young Tassie Scientists on this school visit are: Alana de Luca – Devilogist (zoologist) Eve Poland – Potion Maker (chemist ) Dipon Sarkar – Cheesy Microbiologist (microbiologist)…