This year’s Young Tassie Scientists are University of Tasmania scientists who are keen to share their work through interactive talks and hands-on activities in Tasmanian schools and communities during National Science Week. Some of the Young Tassie Scientists on the Southern road trip are: Angus Olding (He/him), Chemist – Chemistry Chelsea Long (She/Her), Antarctic scientist – Antarctica: Science & Policy …
Topic: Environment and Nature
Young Tassie Scientists at Corpus Christian Catholic School
This year’s Young Tassie Scientists are University of Tasmania scientists who are keen to share their work through interactive talks and hands-on activities in Tasmanian schools and communities during National Science Week. Some of the Young Tassie Scientists on the Southern road trip are: Angus Olding (He/him), Chemist – Chemistry Chelsea Long (She/Her), Antarctic scientist – Antarctica: Science & Policy …
Wet Felt Making
Felt making is one of the oldest methods of textile production and is still used today to create clothing, bags, crafts and artwork. This National Science Week, join our workshop to share in the rich science and history of felt making. Wet Felting uses temperature, water, soap and agitation to bind wool fibres together….
Keeping an Eye on Water – How you can help satellites measure water quality
Could a picture on your phone help predict a slimy green algal bloom? Could your photos predict a mass fish kill or tell you when it’s safe to go for a swim? Join us this National Science Week for a webinar to learn about CSIRO’s AquaWatch Australia. This national service is being developed to…
SciFest 2024
SciFest is the biggest virtual excursion festival promoting science and technology in Australia! SciFest 2024 links up with National Science Week and is on between 12 and 16 August. SciFest virtual events will be for a range of audiences. Events will include lunchtime trivia, live science shows, panels on careers in STEM for students and…
STEM@Play
Welcome to our fun-filled, hands-on STEM@Play event! Join us at the Mundaring Toy Library this National Science Week. We have a session filled with exciting activities that will spark your curiosity and creativity! From coding machines to conducting cool science experiments, STEM@Play 2024 has something for every little scientist at heart. Come see our…
Threatened Species Themed Walk
Visit some of the rarest plants in Australia. This National Science Week, join us for a free guided walk through the Botanic Gardens. Visit some of the rarest plants in Australia and consider the threats to their existence. Learn about the scientific work the Botanic Gardens Staff are doing to conserve these plants, and…
South West Science Fair – Glow Disco Party
Celebrate National Science Week with Supersonic Science and DJ Emma in this never-before-seen glow disco party! This family-friendly community event features special guests and science fun. This year’s science fair theme focuses on the two opposing elements of Day & Night. There will be two separate events: a daytime event and a nighttime event….
South West Science Fair – Exhibitors Day Event
South West Science Fair is back! Join us at South West Science Fair 2024, a free, family-friendly community event filled with science themed fun. Solve it, build it, create it or experiment with it to discover or learn something new! South West Science Fair (SWSF) is bringing exhibitors from around WA to Bunbury Library…
Young Tassie Scientists at St Anthony’s Catholic School
This year’s Young Tassie Scientists are University of Tasmania scientists who are keen to share their work through interactive talks and hands-on activities in Tasmanian schools and communities during National Science Week. Some of the Young Tassie Scientists on the North-East road trip are: Alex Paton (She/her), Ecologist – Zoology & Invasive Species Arjun Jothish Nair (He/him), Public…