The Young Tassie Scientists bring their passion for science into school classrooms and to science fairs and festivals across Tasmania in celebration of National Science Week. These early-career researchers and PhD candidates volunteer their time to undertake training in science communication, developing interactive presentations suitable for audiences of all ages and backgrounds. The 2021 team…
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Young Tassie Scientists: Ouse District School
The Young Tassie Scientists bring their passion for science into school classrooms and to science fairs and festivals across Tasmania in celebration of National Science Week. These early-career researchers and PhD candidates volunteer their time to undertake training in science communication, developing interactive presentations suitable for audiences of all ages and backgrounds. The 2021 team…
Book launch – Long Half-life: The Nuclear Industry in Australia by Ian Lowe (Adelaide)
Join us to celebrate the launch of Professor Ian Lowe’s new book: Long Half-life: The Nuclear Industry in Australia To be launched by Mark Parnell, former SA Greens Leader ‘This book is a clarion call for sanity at a time when we can finally get the nuclear monkey off our back – highly recommended.’ Peter…
Book launch – Long Half-life: The Nuclear Industry in Australia by Ian Lowe (Melbourne)
Join author Ian Lowe and launcher Dave Sweeney from the ACF at the Melbourne launch of: Long Half-life: The Nuclear Industry in Australia ‘This book is a clarion call for sanity at a time when we can finally get the nuclear monkey off our back – highly recommended.’ Peter Garrett ‘Ian Lowe brings both scientific…
Book launch – Long Half-life: The Nuclear Industry in Australia by Ian Lowe (Brisbane)
Join us when Rod Welford, the former Queensland Minister for Environment and Heritage and Minister for Natural Resources, launches Ian Lowe’s new book Long Half-life: The Nuclear Industry in Australia. ‘This book is a clarion call for sanity at a time when we can finally get the nuclear monkey off our back – highly recommended.’ Peter Garrett…
Book launch – Long Half-life: The Nuclear Industry in Australia by Ian Lowe (Sydney – online)
Join author Professor Ian Lowe and launcher Justice Jim Spigelman at the Sydney launch of Ian’s new book: Long Half-life: The Nuclear Industry in Australia ‘This book is a clarion call for sanity at a time when we can finally get the nuclear monkey off our back – highly recommended.’ Peter Garrett ‘Ian Lowe brings…
Food for the Modern Family
During National Science Week from Monday to Thursday we will have guest speakers from 4 different science fields to discuss with the students their roles as scientists, and how their specific discipline is working towards sustainable futures. The students will have a chance for Q&A at the end of each presentation. During the week, there…
Science Fair Events and Demonstration
A science fair for all students in the school. Student work will be displayed, as well as a small museum set up from all the biological and geological samples at the school. There will also be a science show demonstration using liquid nitrogen for all students
Picasso Cow Project
Participating schools receive a blank, almost life-sized fibreglass cow that students will design and decorate as they learn about the Australian dairy industry, choosing either Farm to Plate or Health and Nutrition as their inquiry theme. In addition students and teachers will create a learning journal documenting the roll out of the program and showcasing…
Scintillating Science Quiz
Test your knowledge against some of the finest scientific minds at Murdoch University across the four high-school science subjects. This event will be held online and is open to the whole community – people of all ages are encouraged to participate. Get your friends together to compete or compete on your own for giveaways and…