Out for Australia in collaboration with Queers in Science invites you to experience “Queer in STEMM” a free virtual event. In this upcoming event, we are focusing on the experiences of being LGBTQIA+ in the Science, Technology, Engineering, Maths and Medicine (STEMM) fields. Join us for a ‘data blitz’ and listen to the personal career…
Topic: Environment and Nature
Bush Blitz Scavenger Hunt
Bush Blitz is Australia’s largest species discovery program. Since Bush Blitz started taking taxonomists on expeditions in 2010, the program has discovered more than 1700 new species across Australia. Now all Australians can get involved through the Backyard Species Discovery citizen science expedition. As part of Sydney Science Trail, Bush Blitz is running a Scavenger…
What Does a Cockatoo Do?
Natalie from the Kyabram Branch, Campaspe Regional Library has partnered with the Education team at the Kyabram Fauna Park and local author Leigh Ritchie who wrote What does a cockatoo do? to present three separate segments throughout the week that will be broadcast on the library Facebook page. The aim of the program is for children to enjoy learning about what…
Fighting Bushfires With Science
How can science help us to fight bushfires? All will be revealed in this National Science Week online event, featuring experts from the Bureau of Meteorology and the University of Melbourne. In a crisis, creativity is required to solve problems. As bushfires blazed across vast areas of Australia in the devastating summer of 2019–20, scientists…
The Science of the Black Box
The Science of the Black Box is a dynamic online learning program inviting young people to explore traditional Tasmanian Aboriginal artifacts and the modern science behind their remarkable qualities: from the medicinal properties of bull kelp to the chemistry of resins and the secrets of bush-foods. Delivered by TMAG Aboriginal Learning Facilitator, Teangi Brown in…
Deep Blue Defence
In partnership with the Academy of Science, Defence is hosting a series of web shows with STEM professionals across Defence which will be streamed to upper primary and secondary students. Topics will include: Glowing Blue with Clare Grandison Sensing Blue with Dr Brad Evans Atmospheric Blue with LCDR Helen Imlay-Gillespie The webinars are aimed at…
Marine Scientist Webinar – Life onboard a research vessel
Ever wanted to know more about life on a marine research vessel or the real facts about rays and sharks or perhaps awesome info about coral? Email your questions before Thursday 20 August then register to join one or all three Zoom webinars to join in. Ever had an office that is constantly moving?: Life…
Coral Restoration in Vanuatu and The Sunken HMAS Adelaide as a Reef – Videos
How is coral reef restoration carried out in Vanuatu? How did the HMAS Adelaide become a coral reef? Online learning resources will be made available on the Central Coast Science Hub’s Facebook page. With thanks to grant funding from Inspiring Australia NSW.
Interested in Science?
A mini-series of bite-sized, short online presentations by University of Newcastle PhD students highlighting how/why/what inspired them to become interested in science, what they like best about science and the work they’re doing currently as scientists. Go to the Central Coast Science Hub’s Facebook page: With thanks to grant funding from Inspiring Australia NSW.
Print your own 3D coral
If you have access to a 3D printer you can print your own 3D coral model. Download your own 3D coral printing plans courtesy of Central Coast (Ourimbah) Library MAKERSPACE; the School of Environment & Life Sciences at The University of Newcastle and the NOAA Coral Reef Restoration Program. With thanks to grant funding from…