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 Laura De Paoli – Blood, Brains and Biomarkers (Neuroscientist) Laura Maria Cardona Perez – Facilitator of Furry Friendships (Zoologist)…
Topic: Environment and Nature
Young Tassie Scientists at Landsdowne Crescent 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 Laura De Paoli – Blood, Brains and Biomarkers (Neuroscientist) Laura Maria Cardona Perez – Facilitator of Furry Friendships (Zoologist)…
Young Tassie Scientists at Albuera Street 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 Samuel Verne – Illuminating the Darkness (physicist) Eve Poland – Potion Maker! (chemist) Serah Kalpakavadi – Medical doctor turned…
Cooma North Public School Science Week Activities
Students at Cooma North Public School will be taking part in class activities around this years’ theme: Glass, more than meets the eye. Class groups will be participating in practical and hands-on activities that are engaging and fun. We are also thrilled to be hosting a visit by the Jollybops Science Show as part of…
Young Tassie Scientists at King Island District 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 Shasta Henry – Bug girl! (Entomology & Invertebrate Ecology) Emily Attrill – How our muscles work (Human Biology) Mars…
Sustainable Science at the Creek
Sustainable science activities along Dry Creek will focus on practical recycling and waste management to ensure our creek is safe from microplastics and other rubbish. Tents and booths will feature a range of activities, including: Join the Conservation Volunteers Australia LitterStoppets program Design a low cost, waste sorting station for the home endemic plant potting…
Science – To Be Seen for National Science Week
This year for National Science Week, we would like it to be ‘seen’. We will have daily activities and have a showy week. We will be collaborating with other faculties to show that science permeates itself in all walks of life. Science and Textiles: Tie Dye T-shirts – an opportunity for the students to create…
Nature’s glass artists: Volcanoes, lightning and meteorite impacts
We are all the beneficiaries of glass – from the vessels that hold our drinks, fiber optics that carry our communications, and the solar panels that convert the Sun’s energy into electricity, contributing to a greener future. But did you know glass can also be made in nature? Dramatic natural events like lightning strikes, volcanic…
How Can Museums Engage With the Public?
Join us for a panel discussion on public engagement in the museum context hosted by the Public Engagement in Science and Technology Adelaide (PESTA) research group at the University of Adelaide. The event will be chaired by Prof Rachel Ankeny (PESTA convenor – University of Adelaide) and will feature a panel of experts including: Ms…
Amazing Spider Crabs of Nairm Tour Launch
Every winter, in the heart of Port Phillip Bay and parts of the Great Southern Reef, a truly amazing natural phenomenon takes place: the gathering of thousands and thousands of great spider crabs. Snorkellers and divers from around Australia brave frigid winter waters to catch a glimpse of this world-famous spectacle. Yet, despite global attention,…