Join us as we celebrate STEM across Northern Australia with a panel discussion with experts, university academics, scientists, and STEM educators. Northern Australia constitutes over 53% of Australia’s landmass, and 5.3% of the National population. We have an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population of 16% compared to 3.8% nationally. 78% of this land is…
Topic: Indigenous Knowledge
Biosphere Brainiacs
Biosphere Brainiacs is an online quiz that anyone can enter. Answer 20 questions to test your knowledge about the Fitzgerald Biosphere and biospheres in general. Participants will then write a short story about their highlight of the Biosphere. This could be a particular plant, animal, geological feature, or anything that is special to the participant….
Taxonomy Tournament – Introduction to native plants
People often ask, ‘Is this plant native?’ This National Science Week, build your awareness of Western Australian native plants found on Noongar country, in the Taxonomy Tournament 2024. The free online tournament is open throughout Science Week. Your results are returned on completion of the entry and you can enter as many times as you…
Celestial Emu
Sydney Observatory will host a special event that celebrates First Nations sky and country. Come along and join us for the premiere of Celestial Emu, a short film project with Gamilaroi astrophysicist Karlie Noon and dancer Daniel Mateo, directed by Olivia Costa. Highlights include Gail Mabo in conversation, a performance by Wiradjuri/ Gadigal singer-songwriter Akala…
SIMP@CT is STEM
This tour will engage local secondary science, geography and design and technology students to understand the occupation and profession of landscape architecture as a STEM profession, view the incorporation of STEM in a familiar and fun environment, where such connections may not have previously been made, and to encourage students to consider a STEM career, including…
The Science of Healthy Parks and Healthy People
This tour will engage local secondary science, geography and design and technology students to; understand the occupation and profession of landscape architecture as a STEM profession, view the incorporation of STEM in a familiar and fun environment, where such connections may not have previously been made, and to encourage students to consider a STEM career, including Landscape…
Get Wild at Perth Zoo with STEM
This tour will engage local secondary science, geography and design and technology students to; understand the occupation and profession of landscape architecture as a STEM profession, view the incorporation of STEM in a familiar and fun environment, where such connections may not have previously been made, and to encourage students to consider a STEM career, including…
Bubbles and Bivalves
Fancy some bubbles and oysters with a side of science? The plight of oyster reefs has been nearly invisible both locally and globally. “Bidhiinja – Restoring Our Oyster Reefs” is a travelling exhibition showing at the Jervis Bay Maritime Museum. Join us for this special event that features “Bidhiinja – Restoring Our Reefs” and a…
Sustainable Futures: Integrating Tradition and Modern Science in the Torres Strait
A community event spotlighting sustainable agriculture, blending traditional Torres Strait Islander practices with contemporary scientific knowledge. Educational Tours: Led by our boarders, showcasing our established vegetable gardens and fruit trees. Workshops: Interactive sessions on sustainable farming, melding traditional methods with scientific approaches. Information Displays: Presenting data on environmental benefits and scientific insights of local food…
EMHS National Science Week Program
Elizabeth Macarthur High School is hosting an exciting private National Science Week celebration in Week 4 of Term 3! Our event will feature a series of engaging and educational activities designed to inspire and challenge students across all year levels. Students will become junior palaeontologists in our Dino Dig, excavating and analysing replica dinosaur fossils…