Australia has always punched above it weight in science, technology & engineering and our foray into the international space race has been no different. With the creation of the Australian Space Agency in 2018 we have only strengthened our position on the global stage, forging new opportunities and allowing us to work more collaboratively across…
Topic: Space and Astronomy
Growing Food in Space
How do you grow food in space? Join Dr Brad Tucker and a panel of experts as they discuss the practical aspects and challenges of living (and eating) in space. The panel will highlight the research being done on improving nutrition for astronauts and future space travellers, and how this research relates to everyday life…
Our Sun & Spectra Exhbition Launch
Our Sun a special National Science Week Event on 28 August 2.00-3.00pm: Safe solar viewing at the telescopes using projection, hydrogen alpha filter and radio children’s activities. 3.00-3.30pm Afternoon Tea 3.30pm -4.00pm Our Sun by Dr Russell Cockman Russell is the Astronomical Society of Victoria Solar Section Director. Spectra Launch for National Science Week The historical…
Significant Figures
Can you work out who the mystery scientist is and what they researches in their lab? That is the challenge for panellists on a live recording of science communicator Tom Gordon and his popular STEMpunk podcast. It all looks a lot more like a game or variety show than a science panel, as we try…
ANU Undergraduate Research Symposium
A set of fifteen-minute presentation and Q & A sessions by ANU students on research they’ve done as Undergraduates. The presentations will cover a broad spectrum of STEM topics, including intersections between STEM and the humanities. The event will celebrate undergraduate research and showcase the opportunities available for STEM students and aspiring researchers.
Larapinta Science Week Bonanza Day
We will be celebrating National Science Week with a host of multi-age activities that will run for an afternoon. Students will be involved in hands-on scientific processes and investigations to spark curiosity and broaden knowledge.
The Shadow Initiation
Race against the clock on an exciting new adventure and see the South Australian Museum like never before! The Shadow Initiation, Australia’s first museum-wide digital adventure game, is an escape room, scavenger hunt, and behind-the-scenes tour all rolled into one. Your team will navigate the Museum on a mission to score as many points as…
Engineering for the Final Frontier
Professor Alan Duffy will set the scene with an overview about what the space industry is and how broad space exploration is – it’s not what you think. Alan will discuss latest programmes of work at Swinburne’s Space Technology and Industry Institute, including new kinds of manufacturing, materials, and surface coatings for space, as well…
Roaming Investigations
The students and staff at Sacred Heart will be investigating, experimenting and getting down and dirty in STEM. Between recess and lunch, the students will be split into upper and lower primary groups (around 19 students per group). Groups are a mix of students from different classes and grades. The groups will rotate between 5…
Marsden SHS Science Trivia Quiz
The Marsden SHS Science Trivia Quiz will be running during the week where our junior students will get to battle for the title of Marsden Science Trivia Master and win some prizes. Teams of four junior students are able to enter Stage 1 in a Kahoot science trivia quiz after which the top two teams…