Falling Walls Lab is coming to Victoria. veski invites you to join us for Falling Walls Lab Victoria, to be live-streamed on Monday, 16 August from 3.00pm AEST. REGISTER NOW to witness how Victoria’s student and early-career researchers convince an esteemed Jury, from academia, business and government, of their innovative idea. Who of our 10…
Topic: Energy and Transport
Zero Carbon World
The age of zero carbon is coming, but the question remains: will it be fast enough to mitigate the worst impacts of the climate crisis? While politics in Australia is still struggling to accept this much needed energy shift, there is cause for hope when we look to our fast-moving industry leaders, researchers and innovators….
Science Café
Science Café is a National Science Week event where Year 10 students are invited to network with STEM professionals and tertiary students over morning and afternoon tea to gain practical knowledge about STEM careers and pathways. Previous years saw over 60 STEM professionals attend, representing various disciplines from universities, government, and industry. Students will have…
Where in the World is My Lunch From?
What food is in your lunchbox? Where does the food come from? Why is it important to eat locally? Children will play a game and participate in an activity exploring local, international and Australian foods. Tuesday 17 August 1:00pm to 2:00pm Suited to Reception to Year 3.
7 Decades in 7 Days – Virtual Friday Night Drinks and some 70s fun!
The Australian Museum and the Science Teachers Association NSW have teamed up to bring you Virtual Friday Nights Drinks and some 70s Fun! as part of 7 Decades in 7 Days, a week-long celebration of the 70th Anniversary of the Science Teachers Association for NSW in and around National Science Week. Pull on your best…
7 Decades in 7 Days – Science in the House
2021 is the 70th Anniversary of the Science Teachers Association for NSW and we will be celebrating the scientific and educational advancements that have taken place across the last 70 years during 7 Decades in 7 Days in and around National Science Week in a Virtual 7 Decades in 7 Days world. 70 years is…
Wave Energy & Coastal Impacts Experiment
Due to popular demand of this hands-on school incursion program, the team at the UWA-Albany Wave Energy Research Centre has designed this new classroom resource pack with embedded video material to reach students of all ages across the country. What is Ocean Renewable Energy, and how can we harness it? Why do we need to…
7 Decades in 7 Days – Propelled by Science: The future of energy
The Australian Fossil and Mineral Museum and the Science Teachers Association NSW have teamed up to present Propelled by Science as part of 7 Decades in 7 Days. Hear how scientific advancement in energy production has propelled our progress and discover what the future has in store for us. With guest speakers, Dr Mark Ho…
New Norfolk High School STEM Expo
New Norfolk High School students will be putting on a STEM bonanza for their primary school peers. This will include 10 rotations of hands-on activities (10mins each) to show impressive scientific and mathematical concepts to approximately ~200 primary school students. Primary school students will come away with gifts made by themselves from the activities alongside…
Young Tassie Scientists: One day School – Gifted and Talented Program
The Young Tassie Scientists bring their passion for science into school classrooms and to science fairs and festivals 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 audiences of all ages and backgrounds. The 2021 team…