Marine Scientist Webinar: Coral

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. Did you know that corals are plants, animals and…

Marine Scientist Webinar: Sharks and rays

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. The liver of a shark is a third the…

CSIRO Chief Executive, Dr Larry Marshall, at the National Press Club

Mission possible – A vision for Australia’s recovery and future resilience Watch live on ABC TV or on iview. Following his reappointment, CSIRO Chief Executive Dr Larry Marshall outlines his perspective on the critical role of science and technology in driving Australia’s COVID-19 recovery efforts and the power of bold, visionary collaboration to build our future resilience and solve our…

kidsQs (podcast) – suitable for classrooom use

kidsQs is a podcast by kids, for kids. From climate change and science, to technology and current issues in the news, kidsQs is an interactive podcast for curious young minds. Each week our co-hosts, Kate and Dylan, will ask an EXPERT for the answers to your burning questions. Check out our podcasts on space, robots,…

Thylacine Hair: New observations

A recent conservation treatment of a newly discovered Thylacine skin has provided an important opportunity to document the appearance and structure of Thylacine hair. This session will describe the history of the skin (now in the collection of the National Museum of Australia) and using newly recorded SEM and microscopy images, and live microscopy, will…

Coding, Robotics and 3D design classes for kids with Robofun

Discover STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics) online this National Science Week through Robofun’s live and interactive robotics, coding and 3D design classes.  Our after school classes are facilitated by our experienced Robofun instructors via Zoom. In our 60-minute classes, students will develop their creativity and problem-solving skills in working towards a specific project. …

Digital Forests at Bournda EEC

Digital photography is a great medium for students to find a connection with the natural world around them. During this National Science Week program students will use iPads to learn methods and techniques of digital photography, photo editing and visual text construction. After exploring the forests and lake environments around the centre, students will select…

Capturing Bournda at Bournda Environmental Education Centre

What do sea eagles see when they soar above our centre? Where do jellyfish, eels and rays hang-out in Wallagoot Lake? Using the 360° camera, Wally the submersible robot and drone technology, students will capture Bournda’s unique ecosystems with 360°, underwater and ‘bird’s eye’ views. Students will use the images and iPads to create a presentation…

The Leadership Film – Screening for Science Week

CEO and Dreamer Fabian Dattner leads an international group of 76 scientists on an Antarctic voyage for leadership training. As the women’s deeply personal stories of workplace gender biases and more are revealed, Dattner’s own leadership is tested. Join National Science Week NT for a screening of The Leadership Film followed by a Q&A with…

Symbiosis & Creative Artwork Activities

Calling all imaginative & creative designers. Dr Margaret Platell, Lecturer School of Environmental & Life Sciences who’s passion is functional ecology of fish and invertebrates in marine, estuarine and freshwater environments is going to introduce you to “Super Symbionts” – where you will learn about how animals, plants and microbes live together in our oceans….