The Career Sessions podcast showcases the unique and inside stories of people working in their careers. Hosts, Dr Stephanie Champion and Dr Tamara Agnew hold PhDs in public health and health science. We are researchers and academics who are driven by our desire to really understand the world that exists outside of our own bubble….
Topic: Environment and Nature
Science in Government: then, now and what next?
Presented by Victoria’s Lead Scientist, Dr Amanda Caples, and EPA Victoria’s Chief Environmental Scientist, Dr Andrea Hinwood, this podcast series will profile a variety of science professionals working within the Victorian Government; what they studied along the way, what roles they have now and what scientific developments they look forward to in the future.
Dr Mike Bossley – Dolphin conservation
Join Marine Biologist Dr Mike Bossley who will talk about his 30 years of studying dolphins and their habitat in Adelaide’s Port River estuary leading to the establishment of the Adelaide Dolphin Sanctuary. Mike has done 50 years of research in marine conservation work nationally and internationally. Awarded the Centenary Medal in 2000, South Australian…
Cyanotype: Blueprints of Nature
Make your own nature blueprints from home! Registration essential for a DIY pack posted to your home. Sometimes called sun printing or photography in Prussian blue, cyanotyping describes the process of using UV sensitive chemicals to create silhouettes of objects, drawings or designs. Cyanotypes are very simple, safe and fun for all ages. We will…
Three Feet in Your Gumboots – Measuring Sea Level Rise
You’ve heard about sea level rise, but have you ever wondered how it’s measured? Dive into the wonderful world of sea level science. Learn about tide gauges, explore satellites, and find out how Burnie – yes, our Burnie – is doing its bit to set the global record straight. View the video on the National…
A Quiz About Quolls (and other marsupials)
An online quiz with special guest and friend of Inala, UTas Tasmanian Devil researcher Dr. David Hamilton. A family-friendly event, participants can choose their own team (up to six people) or be allocated to a team and make new like-minded friends in the process. We will showcase the weird and wonderful Australian marsupials from tiny…
Future Scientist Career Quiz
Scientists are humanity’s frontline. Wherever answers are needed they lead the charge – overcoming complex global challenges, solving real-world problems and developing solutions for the future. Incredibly, science is predicted to bring more human progress in the next 50 years than the previous 400 combined. Fighting climate change… saving lives… sustaining the environment… ending hunger……
Reptile Wonders
Visit this unique EXHIBITION, to celebrate the diversity, shapes, colours, textures and lives of our often misunderstood REPTILE neighbours. Produced by nationally and internationally renown artists Charles Tambiah, Liz Frankel and Clint Frankel, using innovative SCIENCE-ART and inspired by REPTILES living around us. Brought to you by the Australian National University, Riverglen View Art Studio…
Deep Blue Marine STEAM Competition for 3-10 year olds
Dive into the deep blue and let those creative juices flow this National Science Week. Enter our ‘Deep Blue’ Marine STEAM Competition for a chance to WIN an awesome science pack. CHALLENGE: Make a marine creature Get creative with craft materials, paint and items from around your home and backyard to design and make a marine creature. Be inspired by…
National Science Week CSHS 2020
We will be hosting lunch time events pitched towards junior students. There will be a session for each of the sciences offered at our school, used as a form of ‘showcasing’ science. All events will be ‘deep blue’ themed.