Calling all girls aged 10-17: in celebration of National Science Week, come and discover the world of STEMspirations at our exciting event at the Garvan Institute of Medical Research in collaboration with the Sydney Comedy School. This event will welcome you to the wonderful world of science in a fun, supportive environment featuring jokes, humour…
Topic: Innovation and Technology
Christian Scientists Symposium
Hear from academics and postgraduates about the joys and challenges of research in different scientific disciplines as Christians.
Glenmore Park High School Science Open Evening
To create awareness and celebrate the opportunities and innovations created through science as part of National Science Week. The Science Faculty at Glenmore Park High School will run the Science Open Evening for the school community. Join us for a fun filled evening of science practical activities that the whole family can enjoy. There will…
Incursion with Biomedical Engineer
Brunswick South Primary School is running 4 incursions with biomedical engineer Dr Farrugia from Melbourne University. Dr Farrugia will speak about what a biomedical engineer does and provide examples of products that have been developed by biomedical engineers. The students will then build something that a biomedical engineer might design. Students who are in Foundation…
Lasers: Making Light Work
Join us on Monday 21 August at 6pm for ‘Lasers: Making Light Work‘, the Australian Institute of Physics 2023 Einstein Lecture. Lasers are a ubiquitous technology that were once seen by some as curiosity – a proverbial solution in search of a problem. Built upon concepts first proposed by Einstein 107 years ago and realised…
The Future of Science
Broadwater Public School will be conducting a day full of exciting STEM activities. The day will involve the school breaking into mixed age groups from K-6 to problem solve and think analytically on different STEM problems with a focus on the future. The students will be rethinking the design of paper planes, could hovercrafts be…
Makey Makey Coding for Year 2
We have invited Koroit Primary School’s Year 2 class to our Koroit Library Branch to participate in a Makey Makey creative coding beginner’s session. The session will be facilitated by 2 of our Corangamite Moyne Library Service Officers. We will be using Scratch, free online coding software, and the Makey Makey resources. With Makey Makey…
Advancing the Future: Gender Equity in STEM
Society and the planet need as many enthusiastic, talented people as possible tackling challenges and solving problems with science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM). Currently, STEM is less diverse and inclusive than it should be. Imagine what could happen if science achieved gender equity? You’re invited to this free, sure-to-be-inspiring workshop where we’ll explore what’s…
Science Week at MacKillop College
National Science Week is celebrated at MacKillop Catholic College this year from 14 – 18 August. There are daily quiz competitions among Homeforms and lunch time activities during the week. Winning teams will be awarded with prizes.
Yass Science Week Extravaganza
Yass Valley Council has invited Dr Graham from Science showoffs to present two workshops for the school students of Yass Valley in the Yass Memorial Hall. Dr Graham’s Science FUNomena (all ages) What are your favourite scientific phenomena? Is it boiling nitrogen, forces or even explosions? From marshmallow bazookas to leaf-blower levitated basketball, this interactive…