Calling all kids of Townsville – if you love coding, robotics and all things tech, we’ve got the ultimate online experience for you during National Science Week. Throughout National Science Week (15 – 22 August), you will be able to access CODEFLIX at no cost as part of a seven day free trial. CODEFLIX is…
Topic: Innovation and Technology
Milk Carton Confessions
The Milk Carton Confessions is coming to Bendigo Tech School in National Science Week. The Milk Carton Confessions is a project by composer Michael Sollis and percussionist Thea Rossen that explores our disposable culture, motives for recycling and how we live in a world where we consume more than we need. This educational program and…
She Codes Virtual Coding Party – South Australia
South Australia are you ready? Welcome to the She Codes Virtual Coding Party Who said you needed to go outside to have a party? We are throwing a party and you can join us from your living room, your study, or wherever your laptop fits. We strongly believe in the power of technology to connect us,…
Tracking space junk, building brain-like computers and self-playing pinball machines
The International Centre for Neuromorphic Systems (ICNS) at Western Sydney University will open their doors to showcase the exciting science and research currently underway using biology inspired technology to solve real-world problems. During this 1.5 hour interactive forum, the audience will have insights into a diverse range of research projects from tracking space junk to…
Mini Electric Vehicle Virtual Competition
START NOW: Design and build your own mini Electric Vehicle (EV) from $15 kit ($25 delivered) plus booking fee, for prizes totaling $200. Based on the highly successful Mini EV prize event run for the last 4 years run as part of Hunter Valley Electric Vehicle Festival but modified: If you have a kit from…
Imagination Packs
Calling all young inventors, makers and tinkerers. Grab your FREE Imagination Pack to create, make and invent with for National Science Week. Each Imagination Pack contains a mystery challenge and assortment of fun craft materials to create, make and invent with. Available at Atherton Library, Herberton Library, Malanda Library and Ravenshoe Library. We’d love to…
Desert Knowledge Precinct Tour
Experience solar arrays and satellites, arts and culture, and learn about Indigenous land management on this guided walking tour. The Desert Knowledge Precinct will be hosting a guided walking tour for the Alice Springs public. The event is part of desertSMART EcoFair, central Australia’s premier science and sustainability event organised by the Arid Lands Environment…
Hemp Territory: Green Opportunities for the NT with Costa Georgiadis
An exploration of the science behind hemp farming and the benefits and opportunities for expansion of the hemp industry in the Northern Territory. Presented by Paul Burke, CEO NT Farmers and Klara Marosszeky, CEO Australian Hemp Masonry. Tim Schmidt, Hemp Association of Tasmania’s President and James Vosper, Australian Industrial Hemp Alliance President. Zoom Webinar –…
ACSA ACT and Region – Introducing citizen science to younger people
Earth School Are you a teacher or parent interested in connecting you kids with nature? Well, staff from United Nations Environmental Programme, TED Ed, and collaborators from around the global teamed up to create #EarthSchool, which includes 30-days of themed “quests”, chock-a-block with fun, interactive activities to engage kids and families with nature in diverse…
Sydney Science Trail
Prepare for a great adventure as the Sydney Science Trail gets ready for children across the country (5-15 years), and their adult friends and teachers, to join the mission to help planet Earth. From 15 August to 15 September, the Australian Museum and the Royal Botanic Garden Sydney are collaborating to create an exciting and interactive virtual science experience for National…