Karratha Senior High School Science Department will host its annual Science Fair on Thursday 18 August from 4:30 – 7:30 pm. This community event is free and everyone is welcome to attend this event. The theme for this year’s Science Fair is Glass: more than meets the eye. Mobile food trucks will be available at…
Topic: Chemistry and Materials
Glass and Sound Workshop
SciTEAM is coming to Falcon Library for National Science Week. Join Dr Claire Pannell for this special workshop which includes demonstrations and activities in finding out how glass can shape sound. Experiment with different amounts of water and different sized and shaped glass containers to find out how it affects sound. Make your own glass…
Composting Workshop
Learn the science behind composting with the experts from the Macarthur Centre for Sustainable Living. Join the war on waste and find out how to start your own organic recycling station at home by turning food scraps, house and yard waste into fantastic fertiliser and rich soil conditioner for your gardens. 1pm – 2pm on…
Dr Graham’s Scientific Funomena
Can you really launch marshmallows out of a vacuum cleaner, make rockets from common household items, or freeze someone in liquid nitrogen? Prepare yourself for some pant-wettingly exciting science as Dr Graham reacts, explodes and experiments his way through the physics of pressure and motion, the chemistry of things go boom, the astonishing antics of…
From Eyes to Glass to Aluminium: A history of astronomy
A public lecture by a leading astronomer to share the history of astronomy from the first people to stare at the skies, to the handmade telescopes of Galileo, to the modern-day instruments probing the universe. The lecture explores science as a human endeavour: from the first people to stare at the sky and wonder, the…
STEMsational Afternoon
An afternoon of fun STEM and science activities. Different hands-on activities and experiments will be available for the children to be involved in throughout the afternoon. They will be able to make things to take home to continue with science learning. An afternoon tea will also be provided for those that attend.
DnM’s Launch
A community for science, tech and venture founded by those who care. Share your journey with others over a drink, have meaningful chats with investors, get feedback on your journey ahead and find your north star. We’re excited to see you there for our launch at 6pm on 18 August in Surry Hills (location will…
Stronger Than Fiction 2022 Documentary Series: FIRE OF LOVE
FIRE OF LOVE Katia and Maurice Krafft had a burning passion for two things – each other, and volcanoes. When geochemist Katia and geologist Maurice met in 1966, sparks flew immediately. In the decades that followed, the intrepid and unconventional scientists devoted themselves to their shared obsession: chasing lava around the world. Unfazed by extreme…
Science Writing Workshop at Science Gallery Melbourne
Science Gallery Melbourne is partnering with OmniSci Magazine, UniMelb’s student science magazine, to run a science writing workshop. The workshop will be jam-packed, kicking off with a talk by and Q&A with the award-winning science writer, Sara Phillips, followed by a science writing exercise by the OmniSci Editors-in-Chief using themes from the SWARM exhibition, with…
Aldavilla Primary School Science Day
Lots of activities for all the students at Aldavilla Primary School.