Monash Tech School Open Night

Explore a showcase of our STEM programs at Monash Tech School. Interact with innovative technologies, explore aspects of our programs, chat with our team and add some STEM fun to your National Science Week plans. Feel free to arrive any time as there are no set activity times. 

Karratha Senior High School 2024 Science Fair

Join us for an exciting exploration into the world of science at our annual Science Fair! This year’s National Science Week schools theme, “Species Survival: More Than Just Sustainability,” promises to ignite curiosity and inspire action as we dive into modern world challenges. Experience an afternoon filled with interactive activities, engaging science experiments, and hands-on…

Hamlyn Heights Scouts – STEM projects presentation evening

STEM Together, Worley and Scouts are collaborating to support young people in Geelong to engage with real-world STEM.  Over recent months, Scouts at Hamlyn Heights have been investigating energy-themed STEM projects with support and mentorship from local Worley engineers. At this presentation evening, the Scouts will present their projects to the group, and be presented…

International Space, Environment, and STEM Festival Cairns

Join us as we celebrate STEM across Northern Australia with a panel discussion with experts, university academics, scientists, and STEM educators. Northern Australia constitutes over 53% of Australia’s landmass, and 5.3% of the National population. We have an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population of 16% compared to 3.8% nationally. 78% of this land is…

National Science Week Launch and Awards 2024

The launch of National Science Week in South Australia will take place together with the presentation of the 2024 Citizen Science Awards, 2024 Unsung Hero of Science Communication Award, and the 2024 Young Tall Poppy Science Awards. The evening is presented by the SA National Science Week committee, Australian Institute of Policy & Science, Department for…

Why can’t we agree on dinner?

Have you ever wondered why we can’t just agree on what to eat for dinner? Well, our food choices and how we sense and interact with food can be influenced by many factors, including our genetics, emotions, personalities, taste buds, diets, and even the environment where we eat. In this masterclass, we will discuss how…

Ghost Trees at the NFSA

Immerse yourself in the endangered Rushworth Forest on the lands of the Ngurai-illam Wurrung people in Victoria: soar through the canopy, tunnel underground and gaze up at ancient tree trunks recreated from real-world environmental data in this mesmerising, surround-sound audiovisual experience. Bringing together science, data and audiovisual art, Ghost Trees offers a new way to connect to nature and…

Science in the Tap Room

Learn about the science behind brewing and distillation with some of FNQ’s premier regional producers. Enjoy an evening of trivia, laughs and the science behind your favourite tipple. Speakers include Rob Callin (Macalisters re beer) & Doug Thorpe (Narrow Tracks Distillery re rum), & Sam Kennis (Wolf Lane Distillery re rum).

Toowoomba North Provincial Cluster Schools Bioblitz

Invited student leaders from Toowoomba North Provincial Cluster are attending Highfield State Secondary College and local ecosystem ‘Charles and Motee Rogers Bushland Reserve’ to engage in environmentally focussed activities within school grounds and Toowoomba Regional Council Park, utilising a drone with thermal imaging to survey fauna within, learn about careers and safety of drones. Students…

Ink Station

Students at Frankston High School will look at the impact of man-made dyes and inks have on our waterways and the species that live in them. They will create natural inks from dehydrated petals and waste materials as a solution to this problem and create a fabric swatch with their natural ink.