Jim Al-Khalili’s new book, The World According to Physics, is his love letter to the subject he has spent most of his life thinking about. Physics is a key part of the human quest to understand the world. In this talk, he shares with us his account of what physics has achieved. Taking us on…
Topic: Innovation and Technology
Royal Society of NSW presentation: The Periodic Table: ‘… a medley of haphazard facts falling into line and order’
The ancients had isolated and named around thirteen substances, mostly metals, not necessarily realising they were unique, chemically-indivisible ‘elements’. With the discovery of Oganesson (118 Og) we have completed the seventh row of the modern periodic table. In between, the science of Chemistry has been built on the discovery and manipulation of more and more…
Girls Day Out in STEM 2020 Online
Designed for girls aged 10 – 14 years, Eureka Explorers and CSU have partnered to create a fun, carnival like day full of interactive learning experiences online with industry leaders in STEM. There is something for everyone in all four STEM areas in chemistry, paramedicine, environmental science, music x IT, drones, apps, artificial intelligence (AI),…
Community Investigation and Poster Competition: Statistics and Data Science
Collaborate, investigate, create. Why should kids have all the fun? Develop, implement and creatively report upon (in poster format) an investigation on any area or topic of interest … for prizes. Expanding the hugely successful annual National Schools Poster Competition, this new Community Division of the initiative enables teams of two to five participants (of…
Science Cafe 2020
Inspire your Year 10 students to pursue a career in science, technology, engineering, and/or mathematics. Science Café provides students with the unique opportunity to speak one-on-one with STEM professionals from a variety of backgrounds to gain practical knowledge about careers in STEM. In the afternoon, students will then gain insight into the pathways for pursuing…
Tech Futures Talk – Future of Food: Bees, Technology + Innovation
Join The Bendigo Tech School for an exciting ONLINE forum on all things bees with three of Bendigo Tech School’s industry partners. They will discuss the importance of bees, the innovations, and the things that we can do individually to help bee health and survival. Joining the forum will be CSIRO’s Peter Marendy. Peter leads…
Science and history of TV in WA
Two of the most common objects found in the home today are the television set and the computer/smartphone/tablet screen. This presentation by TV veterans from Pictures in Motion takes a look at the science behind their use for entertainment in the home. The talk will cover the history of the science, as used in Western…
Do you compute?
Calling all kids aged 8+ (and their parents). Ever wonder how computer games were invented? Once upon a time, there was no such thing as a smart phone, no internet, no Minecraft. Computers were the size of houses. Programmers used light bulbs and wires, not Scratch or Code.org. Join children’s author Cristy Burne to hear…
Research for Impact?
This event will be serious and fun based on a theoretical scenario to give researchers an overview of the different paths to impact. Professor Katharina Gaus, a researcher at UNSW Sydney, will introduce a newly developed hypothetical diagnostic test for infectious diseases. Five experts from various backgrounds (academic research, scientific journal, investment, start-ups and entrepreneurship,…
Canberra Science Treasure Hunt
Explore Canberra’s historic and modern connections with Canberra treasure hunt. You and your team will solve riddles that will take you to different suburbs in Canberra, uncovering hidden historic sites, contemporary art, and colourful local characters. Join the hunt and discover the city’s hidden gems.