When you think of nuclear radiation what words come to your mind? Bombs? Waste? Chernobyl? 5G? The truth is we’re surrounded by radiation all the time; we live our whole lives being exposed to it. Australia has whole industries devoted to the scientific application of nuclear radiation for economic, medical and research benefits. A more…
Topic: Innovation and Technology
Science Week at John Therry Catholic High School
This year for National Science Week, John Therry Catholic College will be undertaking a science escape room through STILE. The escape room is in line with the Deep Blue theme for 2020. Students are also invited to take part in a paper plane completion. The final activity is a table of science games that students…
Girl Power Robotics Program
Our world is increasingly digital and now more than ever, we need our girls to be part of it. Their skills and ideas are unique. Inspire your Little Genius in robotics with this special program targeted to girls learning styles. Edison robots empower kids to become not just coders, but inventors, problem solvers and creative…
Shirty Science Season Home
Dust off those art supplies because Shirty Science Season Home is streaming scientists straight into your lounge room so you can try your hand at science shirt making and learn a few things in the process. Each weeknight of National Science Week, Shirty Science will go live on Instagram with a Canberra scientist, armed with…
Free Access to CODEFLIX for Students During Science Week
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…
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…