Yakult is committed to improving and providing a link between education and the food industry. School groups are welcome for a free factory tour of Yakult’s facilities which can be individualised to your area of study and curriculum needs. Topics covered include food manufacturing and processing, scientific exploration of bacteria and quality control, health topics…
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Innovating in Early Childhood: Using technology for equality and STEM learning
During National Science Week, our Conceptual PlayLab will present innovative digital tools, alongside what has been learned about supporting STEM conversations with educators and families over the past year. Come along to the launch of our exhibition to see the innovations first hand, followed by a public lecture to hear about our findings to date….
Canberra Kids SecuriDay
Kids SecuriDay is all about introducing youth to security, and its importance in their everyday lives. This event is for children aged 6 to 16 and their parents/guardians. We aim to reach people from all areas of the community who want to expand their knowledge, as the goal is to learn about security, be inspired…
Sikorsky Australia’s Plane Simple Presentation Takes Off
Sikorsky Australia, together with Nowra Show Society, Shoalhaven Defence & Industry Group and Regional Development Australia Far South Coast are proud to host the presentation of the Plane Simple 2020 winners and launch the 2021 Plane Simple event. This will take place at Sikorsky Australia at 10.30am on Friday 20 August as part of National…
Science Warriors
Cloverdale Education Support Centre will have a vast range of activities organised in rotations the entire day as follows: VR reality exploring chemical states of matter, human anatomy, Earth and space and physical properties of materials including videos of push and pull related videos. Makey Makey to explore electricity by playing a piano using different…
ANSTO’s National Science Week Hackathon
Ready, steady, hack: ANSTO’s National Science Week Hackathon is back – and you’re invited! Bring innovation to your classroom with this free, fast-paced, virtual hackathon for Australian students in Years 7-11 on an important topic. Because it’s the United Nations’ International Year of Fruits and Vegetables, the National Science Week theme Food: Different by Design…
Emilie: La Marquise Du Châtelet Defends Her Life Tonight
Passionate. Brilliant. Defiant. Tonight, 18th century scientific genius Emilie du Châtelet is back and determined to answer the question she died with: love or philosophy, head or heart? In this highly theatrical rediscovery of one of history’s most intriguing women, Emilie defends her life and loves; and ends up with both a formula and a…
Diversity in STEMM gallery
That’s What I Call Science is a national award-winning radio show and podcast that celebrates Science, Technology, Engineering, Maths and Medicine (STEMM) in Tasmania. For National Science Week, the all-women team is creating an online gallery that showcases and celebrates underrepresented people working in STEMM in our island state. The immersive gallery will use light…
Coding Challenge
Cross aged students will work collaboratively to solve set challenges and gain knowledge and experience across science, maths, technologies that are required to be a digital citizen. Children from the Kindergarten across the road will be invited to work with future buddies (current Year 4 & 5) to participate in challenges. Funding will be used…
The STEAM Room: A Science Comedy Experience
Praxical & Stand-Out Comedy will present The STEAM Room, a science, tech, engineering, arts and maths (STEAM) themed comedy night at Sydney’s Giant Dwarf Theatre. The event will highlight leading Australian research through a diverse range of comedians and emerging STEM communicators. Partnering with established comedy room, Stand-Out Comedy, this event will bring together scientists, performers and you…