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…
Topic: Environment and Nature
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,…
Amazing Spider Crabs of Nairm Virtual Tour
Take a virtual underwater tour of the Great Spider Crab aggregation, without getting wet. Every winter, in the heart of Nairm (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…
Can AI Connect us to Country?
During every AFL match, Adnyamathanha and Narungga man Adam Goodes’ movements were tracked by a global satellite network and a small device on his back. His phenomenal spatial awareness and ability to see and predict patterns with time and space is derived from his deep connection to Country. Ngapulara Ngarngarnyi Wirra is an immersive installation…
See Through Science
A fun, family friendly and free community event to celebrate science. Working with this year’s theme, Glass: More than meets the eye (and some grant funding support) Open Hearted Learning and friends, will present engagement and entertainment in the form of hands-on investigations that cover physics, chemistry, biology and space. We hope to foster a…
Fascinating Flows for the Future Low Flow Device Viewing and QR Site: Byethorne Park
While dams and watercourse diversions are crucial for our livelihoods, they change the pattern of water flow in our catchments. This leaves many habitats devoid of flow at critical times of the year and, over time, has contributed to a serious deterioration in catchment health. The Flows for the Future Program is working to restore more natural…