Topic: Innovation and Technology

WRI Escape Room: Stop the press!

In newsrooms across Australia, scientific misinformation is on the rise! You, our Science Myth Busters, have been tasked with scrutinising headlines, separating fact from fiction, and piecing together clues from Waite researchers to uncover true scientific findings. The deadline is approaching. With only 30 minutes until the news goes live, will you be able to…

Seminar: Maximizing employee productivity with computer monitoring software

Seminar topic: “Maximizing employee productivity with Computer Monitoring Software” Workshop Description: In the digital age, many companies rely heavily on technology to improve efficiency and productivity. However, as telecommuting and virtual teams become more prevalent, it can be difficult for managers to track employees’ activities and make sure they continue to complete tasks. Computer monitoring…

The Young Scientist Research Prizes

To foster and recognise excellence in Victoria’s early career scientists, the Royal Society of Victoria has established four prestigious competitive prizes open to Victorian students in their final year of doctoral candidature, in all areas of the Biomedical & Health Sciences, Biological Sciences (non-human), Earth Sciences and Physical Sciences. Following assessment of applications across the…

Journey to the VR Huddle Room

VR is well recognised as an educational technology tool offering engaging ways to create, view and interact with science content.  Following the school theme of Innovation: Powering future industries, learn about the evolution of VR and its benefits in bringing people together via social inclusion. Each 45 – 60min session allows people to actively engage…

WARP – Western Australian Robotics Playoffs

WARP is a combination of two competitions for high school students. The event is a collaboration between the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development, Curtin University and Murdoch University. The aim is to educate students about the range of careers available in primary industries. WA Robotics Playoffs This is a robot building competition based…

Brilliant Binary

With binary code being the basis for all computer programming coding languages, it’s importance in powering future industries is paramount. Students will spend the week immersed in activities based around learning binary code. Around the school will be jokes and facts written in binary for students to solve, there will be scavenger hunts to explore…

IGNITE- School Program for Young Women in STEM

Are you interested in solving the problems of tomorrow? Want to know how you can be part of the solution? Engineering and science are for everyone, and engineering and environmental consultancy pitt&sherry invite you to explore STEM beyond school. Experience first hand how your STEM subjects can lead you to a career that helps solve…

Katherine South Primary School Meet the Scientist

Katherine South Primary School host an annual Meet the Scientist Science Expo, where we run different interactive stalls, and host outside organisations including Health Services, Emergency Services, Australian Defence Forces showcasing the science behind their trades, the local library and the Northern Territory School of Music. It is a great afternoon where students and their…

National Science Week at Our Lady of Mercy Primary

National Science Week will excite students and teachers about science focusing on this year’s theme Innovation: Powering Future Industries. The theme will incorporate the advancement in technology in all industries, especially using artificial intelligence (AI).