Superstars of STEM aims to smash society’s gender assumptions about scientists and increase the public visibility of women in STEM. Science and Technology Australia started Superstars of STEM to create a critical mass of celebrity Australian women who work as scientists and technologists – role models for young women and girls – and to work…
Topic: Innovation and Technology
Virtual and Augmented Reality @ Bite of Science
VR inside Pico Neo 3 Pro world class headsets, creating 3D artwork in MultiBrush, or exploring the human body through 3D Organon, a medical & healthcare education platform for teaching and learning anatomy across virtual reality
Immerse Yourself with Drones @ Bite of Science
A series of Interactive drone flying workshops will engage young Australians aged ≥10 to spark their interest in science and STEM. Spectacular demonstrations and hands-on activities will encourage critical thinking, creativity and curiosity and provide an opportunity to learn with fun.
Does Science Work Properly
At Chatswood Libraray, come and listen to scientists, a philosopher and an artist talk to on broad-ranging and important questions. From the philosophical point of view, is science enough to explain the world? Are there risks in believing in the power of scientific knowledge and techniques? What of the self-correcting mechanisms and safeguards of science?…
Science and Engineering Challenge – Mt Gambier
The Science and Engineering Challenge is a day-long competition designed to provide Year 10 or Year 9 students with a positive experience of science and engineering. A maximum of 8 schools per day compete against each other at one venue. Each school ‘team’ is divided into eight groups of between 2 to 4 students per…
Discoveries That Changed Our World
Curiosity might have killed Schrödinger’s cat, but it’s also helped advance our society to what it is today. Everything that has made our modern world started from scientific curiosity, and the biggest discoveries and achievements often have subtle, hidden, and surprising histories. You are invited to the third Science at Melbourne lecture of 2022, presented…
We Need to Talk About Nuclear Technology
There is no denying the nuclear conversation is already happening and has progressed around the world – are we missing out on an opportunity? Nuclear technology and manufacturing are being innovated locally and Australia is well placed to become a world leader. So, what exactly does the future of nuclear technology look like? And where…
Robotics and Programming with One Day Studio
Event involves Turing Tumblers (mechanical computers), robotic arm game and if participants bring their own iPad, an Minecraft hour of code. The workshop will expose younger kids to the change in thinking required to breakdown tasks into sequences which forms the basis of all coding. Workshop lasts for 2 hours and will include afternoon tea. Ideally…
VR Exploration Hits Sea Lake
During National Science Week, Sea Lake Neighbourhood House will have an unforgettable, high impact VR incursion day for local students, teachers, and interested community members. The ClassVR is a fun, hands-on and interactive platform that will provide Sea Lake residents with the opportunity to experience cutting-edge technology. Throughout the day, the instructors will demonstrate various…
No Longer Just Bones – Palaeontology in the 21st-century
Have you ever wondered what a palaeontologist does? Join Dr Vera Korasidis as she explains what really happens on a dig hunting for fossils, and what scientists do after they find them! Learn how ancient pollen preserved for millions of years can help reconstruct past climates and even help us understand what a daily menu…