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 Scientist on this roadtrip are: Nico Masila, (he/him) – medical scientist Samuel Verne, (he/him) – physicist Dilani Ratnajeewa, (she/her) – maritime logistician Jared Magyar, (he/him) –…
Topic: Space and Astronomy
Backyard Astrophotography Talk at Bullsbrook Library
Have you ever wondered what’s out there? Join Lyam for a chat about the art of looking into the final frontier from the comfort of your own backyard using just a telescope, a camera and a laptop. Please book in as spaces are limited. For inquiries contact Bullsbrook Public Library on 08 9207 8989. Note:…
Cosmic Creations: Exploring Positive Space Films & Filmmaking!
Unleash Your Creativity & Curiosity: Dive into Positive Space Films Join us for an unforgettable cinematic experience at the SFC Film Festival’s Information Session. Embrace the fascinating world of Positive Space Films, where artistry and the cosmos intertwine to ignite wonder and inspire unity, discovery, and exploration. Be captivated by esteemed speakers from the space…
Leveraging Systems thinking and Statistics for Industry 5.0 & you
Presenter: Prof Peter Howley. This seminar is accessible for all members of the community and recommended for adolescent through to adult audiences – families and career professionals alike will feel a step-change in their thinking! From walking the dog or enhancing our emotional state to assisting the advancement of medicine, education, industry … or any organisation or…
Goomeri State School Science Week
Students at Goomeri are participating in National Science Week activities at lunch time. They will have a chance to demonstrate concepts they’ve learned in class and engage in peer learning. Students will also have to opportunity to engage in STEM challenges and experiments exploring different concepts including density, energy, chemical reactions, aerodynamics and geology.
Questacon Presents: One Small Step
Join us for a one-hour live webinar that is out of this world. Explore how humans are going from surviving in space to thriving, and all the incredible innovations that are helping us get there. In One Small Step, students will investigate topics of physics, biology, and engineering in an interactive, experiment-filled session. Session Times…
Glenmore Park High School Science Open Evening
To create awareness and celebrate the opportunities and innovations created through science as part of National Science Week. The Science Faculty at Glenmore Park High School will run the Science Open Evening for the school community. Join us for a fun filled evening of science practical activities that the whole family can enjoy. There will…
Victorian Astronomy Convention (VASTROC)
VASTROC is the premier State get-together held every 2 years for all amateur astronomers of any experience level from across Victoria, and sometimes from interstate. It is also open to interested members of the public to attend even if they aren’t part of an astronomy club. VASTROC has a long history stretching well back into…
Lasers: Making Light Work
Join us on Monday 21 August at 6pm for ‘Lasers: Making Light Work‘, the Australian Institute of Physics 2023 Einstein Lecture. Lasers are a ubiquitous technology that were once seen by some as curiosity – a proverbial solution in search of a problem. Built upon concepts first proposed by Einstein 107 years ago and realised…
Mossman State School Science Week Activities
With a range of science experiments, STEM challenges, and play-based activities, students will engage in exciting activities to elicit interest, and explore different aspects of scientific topics. We’ll light it up, build our skills (and bridges), make some amazing reactions and have a ball (and some bubbles).