Guest Speakers at Wavell

The Year 11 University of Queensland  have invited 4 guest speakers. They will be using “Teams” to present various science topics to the students at Wavell State High School. The topics are: genetically modified foods, psychiatric genetics (mental health), immunology, and quantum physics specifically quantum chaos and thermalization. The presentations will start at 1.10pm and…

Women in STEM: Navigating Barriers to Leadership

Women in STEM, including emerging and established leaders, experience exacerbated barriers to retention, leadership development and success due to a complex web of factors underpinned by STEM disciplines being primarily male-dominated. This free live webinar explores key barriers and associated protective factors and provides practical strategies to assist women navigate the challenge of leading in…

Big Science Quiz

The University of Queensland Year 11 student ambassadors will run a quiz using the brain break materials provided from National Science Week. Students will participate in teams and prizes will be awarded to the inners after the three rounds.

At Home Science Scavenger Hunt

As part of National Science Week, InquiBox has developed an at-home science scavenger hunt pack to get the whole family involved in some science fun. Have fun with the genes, mirrors, colours, numbers and much more. Our science scavenger hunt resource involves: riddles and puzzles you need to answer/scavenge for at home; details on the…

From Swamp to Scrub – Virtual event

Join us on a virtual journey from the wetlands of Sydney’s east to the scrub and woodlands of Sydney’s west to discover the plants and animals that call Australia’s biggest city home. Greater Sydney Parklands invites children around the country (5-12years) and their adult friends and teachers to join our virtual quest From Swamp to Scrub….

Monash Sensory Science – My Goodness Online Book Launch

We invite members of the blind, low vision and deaf community to touch, see and listen at our newest online exhibition for National Science Week. This online exhibition will showcase the Multisensory Interactive Science Book developed to explore the world of infection, immunity, food and nutrition, titled “My Goodness”. This online exhibition is a collaboration…

Our Life in Science

National Science week will be celebrated via a series of sessions exploring and recognising natural and environmental aspects of science in our lives. From the kitchen pantry to the garden and beyond. See what is and can be in your house, perhaps the yard, down the street, around the corner and in your local region….