As we get ever closer to a future where humans live on the Moon and Mars, developing technologies to support the extra-terrestrial lifestyle is of increasing importance. In-Situ Resource Utilisation (ISRU) is an especially prominent strategy to use the local materials available in space, rather than transporting them from Earth. The most abundant local resource…
Topic: Space and Astronomy
Making materials on the moon
As we get ever closer to a future where humans live on the Moon and Mars, developing technologies to support the extra-terrestrial lifestyle is of increasing importance. In-Situ Resource Utilisation (ISRU) is an especially prominent strategy to use the local materials available in space, rather than transporting them from Earth. The most abundant local resource…
National Quantum and Dark Matter Road Trip
The National Quantum & Dark Matter Road Trip is coming to a city or town near you. As a part of National Science Week, a team of scientists and science communicators will travel around Australia, delivering engaging presentations, hands-on activities, pub quizzes and more. The nature of dark matter is one of the biggest mysteries…
Science Fair Extravaganza
The concept will be to engage the wider community and have students from North Cottesloe Primary School present to a range of stakeholders, fellow students, staff, parents and the local community. Our Science Fair Extravaganza will involve students from Year 1 to Year 6. The event will include students presenting their findings to all stakeholders…
Future Science Talks: Comedy Edition
Future Science Talks: Comedy Edition returns for National Science Week after three sold-out shows at the Sydney Comedy Festival. Each show features six scientists who have partnered with comedians to bring laughter to their science talks. Laugh and learn at the same time. Just how much alcohol consumption really is good for us? Can science…
STEAM Careers Online Forum: Innovation & Future Industries
This is a careers forum with purpose. Each semester, Science Gallery Melbourne introduces school students to inspiring people who work to solve some of our most pressing global and local challenges that we as a community face. Students will hear not only about career journeys and industry connections, but how these professionals work across…
ODVC-RF Staffroom Science Quiz
Injecting some zest for science into the departmental office’s days.
Out of This World
Do you want to learn more about how small satellites can work together to achieve amazing goals? Then join the Shire of Harvey Library in a pre-recorded session with Justin Kruger, a PhD candidate in the Stanford Space Rendezvous Lab and a former Harvey resident, who will share his passion for space exploration with the…
Science Week at Gippsland Tech School
Join us for a fun evening celebrating National Science Week. You will get to play with different technologies, talk to industry reps, engage in fun activities, and listen to talks by Professor Rachel Webster. You may even bump into our wacky scientist conducting crazy experiments. Professor Rachel Webster will be giving two 20 minute presentations…
OUT OF THIS WORLD COMMUNITY SCIENCE EVENT
Dr. Justin Kruger is a renowned scientist and a former Harvey resident who will share his passion for space exploration with the local community during the 2023 National Science Week. Justin’s interest in space began when he was a young boy in Harvey, where he collected astronomy articles, built Lego spacecraft, and watched Star Wars…