Young Tassie Scientists at Devonport High 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. The Young Tassie Scientists on this roadtrip are: Rhiannon Terry (she/her), chemist – The chemistry of smells Malachi Hinricshen (he/him), neuroscientist – Neuroscience Eloise…

Young Tassie Scientists at Our Lady of Lourdes 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. The Young Tassie Scientists on this roadtrip are: Eloise Bennett (she/her), marine scientist – Looking at seaweeds Niam Askey-Doran (he/him), geophysicist – Physics and…

Young Tassie Scientists at East Devonport Primary 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. The Young Tassie Scientists on this roadtrip are: Bibek Khatiwada (he/him), geneticist – All about genetics  Himanshu Saraswat (he/him), geneticist – Genetics and exercise…

Young Tassie Scientists at Sassafras Primary 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. The Young Tassie Scientists on this roadtrip are: Paula Ruiz-Ruiz (she/her), marine scientist – Marine biology & ecology Nina Gunawan (she/her,) chemist – Chemistry…

Young Tassie Scientists at Sprent Primary 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. The Young Tassie Scientists on this roadtrip are: Paula Ruiz-Ruiz (she/her), marine scientist – Marine biology  and ecology Nina Gunawan (she/her,) chemist – Chemistry…

Young Tassie Scientists at Ridgely Primary 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. The Young Tassie Scientists on this roadtrip are: Katya Bandow (she/her), plant scientist – Plant science & ecology  Ash Russell (they/them), biostatistician – Brains…

The Fabulous, Freaky, and Fierce World of Female Reproduction

Think the vagina is a simple tube? Think again. See wacky and unexpected female reproductive strategies come to life with a series of interactive improv skits and explore our exhibit of 3D-printed animal vaginas.  Vaginas are anything but simple receptacles and female animals are not the passive players they have been made out to be….

Young Tassie Scientists at Cape Barren Primary 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. The Young Tassie Scientists involved are: Shasta Henry (she/her), entomologist Ash Russell (they/them), biostatistician The Young Tassie Scientists program is made possible by National Science…

STEM + Sustainability: Pioneering Pathways to a Greener Future

Do you love science and tech and want a career that can help combat climate change, preserve our reefs, mitigate disasters or secure our future food? Join QUT and Careers with STEM for a National Science Week panel on Science + Sustainability. Discover how to blend your passion for science and technology with a drive for…

Fossil Cupcakes

Transition students will explore geology through play with a dedicated parent baking layered cupcakes. The students will dig and chomp into the cupcakes exploring the different layers they find. They will link this concept to the environment and how the ground under their feet is made up of different layers of rock.