Karratha Senior High School Science Department will host its annual Science Fair on Thursday 18 August from 4:30 – 7:30 pm. This community event is free and everyone is welcome to attend this event. The theme for this year’s Science Fair is Glass: more than meets the eye. Mobile food trucks will be available at…
Topic: Innovation and Technology
Glass and Sound Workshop
SciTEAM is coming to Falcon Library for National Science Week. Join Dr Claire Pannell for this special workshop which includes demonstrations and activities in finding out how glass can shape sound. Experiment with different amounts of water and different sized and shaped glass containers to find out how it affects sound. Make your own glass…
Melrose Museum Guided Nukunu and Heritage Experience
This is not just another Museum. It’s an adventure into the past of Melrose and surrounding districts. The guided tour includes a history book of the Melrose area and town historical walk map. The tour includes: Nukunu people and their beginnings Their lands then, and now Impact of the first settlers, the conflict and injustice…
From Eyes to Glass to Aluminium: A history of astronomy
A public lecture by a leading astronomer to share the history of astronomy from the first people to stare at the skies, to the handmade telescopes of Galileo, to the modern-day instruments probing the universe. The lecture explores science as a human endeavour: from the first people to stare at the sky and wonder, the…
Learn How to Eavesdrop on Animals with CallTrackers
Discover how scientists listen in on the secret lives of bats and bitterns. We’ll introduce you to some of the gadgets and the scientists using them to discover what some of Tasmania’s most secretive residents and visitors are up to. Learn how eavesdropping on bats helps unlock their secret world with Dr Lisa Cawthen. Meet…
DnM’s Launch
A community for science, tech and venture founded by those who care. Share your journey with others over a drink, have meaningful chats with investors, get feedback on your journey ahead and find your north star. We’re excited to see you there for our launch at 6pm on 18 August in Surry Hills (location will…
Beyond the Lab with IMNIS Catalysts
Beyond the Lab is a webinar series for students in Years 8 to 12 around Australia in which IMNIS Catalysts will share their non-traditional STEM career journeys. Join IMNIS Catalysts Dr Beatrice Chiew and Tian Nie as they discuss their careers and life Beyond The Lab. Beatrice completed her bachelor’s degree at the Monash Institute of…
Stronger Than Fiction 2022 Documentary Series: FIRE OF LOVE
FIRE OF LOVE Katia and Maurice Krafft had a burning passion for two things – each other, and volcanoes. When geochemist Katia and geologist Maurice met in 1966, sparks flew immediately. In the decades that followed, the intrepid and unconventional scientists devoted themselves to their shared obsession: chasing lava around the world. Unfazed by extreme…
Intro to STEM
Two STEM workshops will be held on 21 August at Waverley Community Learning Centre in Mt Waverley. Future Engineers (10:00 – 11:00 am) is for children ages 5 to 8 and Advanced Robotics (11:30 – 12:30 pm) is for children ages 8 to 12. Children will have an opportunity to explore architecture, engineering and technology…
Guiding the Trajectory of Australia’s Space Technology
The Office of the NSW Chief Scientist & Engineer invites you to the Science & Research Breakfast Seminar Series. Australia has the key ingredients to create a credible space industry, including strong space ambitions, successful research, world-class talent and supportive funds. But while space has become much more accessible, it is still a challenging frontier….