The South West Science Council are bringing together a force of scientists to Bunbury in celebration of sustainability in this unique region. Come along and hear about conservation activities and environmental projects in the South West and learn about careers in science and sustainability. Light refreshment provided, please register for catering purposes. We will be…
Topic: Energy and Transport
Sikorsky Australia’s Plane Simple Presentation Takes Off
Sikorsky Australia, together with Nowra Show Society, Shoalhaven Defence & Industry Group and Regional Development Australia Far South Coast are proud to host the presentation of the Plane Simple 2020 winners and launch the 2021 Plane Simple event. This will take place at Sikorsky Australia at 10.30am on Friday 20 August as part of National…
ANSTO’s National Science Week Hackathon
Ready, steady, hack: ANSTO’s National Science Week Hackathon is back – and you’re invited! Bring innovation to your classroom with this free, fast-paced, virtual hackathon for Australian students in Years 7-11 on an important topic. Because it’s the United Nations’ International Year of Fruits and Vegetables, the National Science Week theme Food: Different by Design…
Emilie: La Marquise Du Châtelet Defends Her Life Tonight
Passionate. Brilliant. Defiant. Tonight, 18th century scientific genius Emilie du Châtelet is back and determined to answer the question she died with: love or philosophy, head or heart? In this highly theatrical rediscovery of one of history’s most intriguing women, Emilie defends her life and loves; and ends up with both a formula and a…
Diversity in STEMM gallery
That’s What I Call Science is a national award-winning radio show and podcast that celebrates Science, Technology, Engineering, Maths and Medicine (STEMM) in Tasmania. For National Science Week, the all-women team is creating an online gallery that showcases and celebrates underrepresented people working in STEMM in our island state. The immersive gallery will use light…
Henbury School Science Fair
Henbury School Science Fair is a hands-on science day for students and our wider community. The event will be held at Henbury School on Thursday 19 August. Most of our activities are based around the National Science Week school theme Food: Different by Design. This year’s activities include: Fruit Ripeness/Farm Product tracker – Anna Day…
The Big Watermelon Experiment 2 – More Melons, More Data (and more mess)
How many rubber bands does it take to implode a watermelon? The Big Watermelon Experiment sought to answer that very odd question in a mass science experiment for school students. But we need more data, so we are going around (the watermelons) again. Schools register for free and will receive learning materials (videos and downloads) in the…
The STEAM Room: A Science Comedy Experience
Praxical & Stand-Out Comedy will present The STEAM Room, a science, tech, engineering, arts and maths (STEAM) themed comedy night at Sydney’s Giant Dwarf Theatre. The event will highlight leading Australian research through a diverse range of comedians and emerging STEM communicators. Partnering with established comedy room, Stand-Out Comedy, this event will bring together scientists, performers and you…
Dream Big – Engineering our World
Dream Big: Engineering our World is a film that explores the human ingenuity behind engineering marvels both big and small, and reveals the heart that drives engineers to create better lives for people all around the world. Today’s children are tomorrow’s leaders – they will engineer and build the extraordinary, help solve the world’s greatest…
The Poetry of Science
Would you like to have a bit of fun with the chance to win a prize? Then this is the competition for you! Express a scientific idea/concept through poetry and fill out the form below to enter The Poetry of Science: a science-themed poetry writing competition open to all people in Tasmania for National Science…