To foster and recognise excellence in Victoria’s early career scientists, the Royal Society of Victoria established four prestigious competitive prizes open to Victorian students in their final year of doctoral candidature, in all areas of the Biomedical & Health Sciences, Biological Sciences (Non-human), Earth Sciences and Physical Sciences. Following assessment of applications across the four…
Topic: Innovation and Technology
Engineers Speed Myth Buster
In this webinar, we ask three engineers to go head-to-head to answer all of your burning engineering questions and bust the most common myths about what engineering careers really look like, from hiking boots to hijabs and heels. Join Careers with STEM co-founder and journalist Heather Catchpole online as we speed test the latest edition…
Immersive Science IV (SciVR): Science Champions (adults livestream)
The Universe is waiting to be discovered From special global events using dozens of telescopes to daily monitoring of the radio sky in Australia, SciVR will take you on the hunt for things that go boom! We’ll explore the origins of mysterious and energetic phenomena, tracking events as they occur. Dr Rebecca Allen and A/Prof…
At Home Science Scavenger Hunt
As part of National Science Week, InquiBox has developed an at-home science scavenger hunt pack to get the whole family involved in some science fun. Have fun with the sundial, Alexander Graham Bell, cubes, numbers and much more. Our science scavenger hunt resource involves: riddles and puzzles you need to answer/scavenge for at home; details…
COOL AERONAUTICS: A Day in the LIfe of the Royal Flying Doctor Service
Join the Cool Aeronautics Team from the RAeS Branch in Perth as they tour the facility to learn about the operational aspects of the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS). How does the operations centre run and what happens when an emergency call comes in? What do the doctor and nurse do before, during and after…
Pippa and Dronie – Virtual Book Launch
Pippa and Dronie is a gorgeously illustrated book for young readers aged 5 to 9, celebrating diversity in STEM. The Virtual Launch Party will allow students in their classrooms to join the author, illustrator, and the real-life scientists and drone professionals featured in the book, live and online. During National Science Week we are holding…
The Grand Challenge: Eradicating Malaria
Giving your students around Australia the opportunity to collaborate with leading researchers and award winning entrepreneurs to design their very own innovative solutions to some of the world’s most pressing problems. The Grand Challenge: Eradicating Malaria Our world is facing a pandemic at an unprecedented scope for the modern, developed world. As the race for…
National Science Week with the Goethe-Institut
The Goethe-Institut has a selection of online science films and videos, DIY science experiments and quizzes that schools can access for free during National Science Week. The resources are great for interdisciplinary activities that combine STEM and German. Most materials are available in German and English. As a highlight during Science Week the documentary feature film “Checker…
YSA Trivia Nights
This National Science Week, the Sydney Chapter of the Young Scientists of Australia will hold three trivia night events. These fun-filled nights will include a range of topics including Hot and Shaky (earth science), Kitchen Chemistry, Reach for the Starts (astronomy), The Digital Revolution (computer science), Things that Go (physics), The Variety of Life (biology)…
YSA Trivia Nights
This National Science Week, the Sydney Chapter of the Young Scientists of Australia will hold three trivia night events. These fun-filled nights will include a range of topics including Hot and Shaky (earth science), Kitchen Chemistry, Reach for the Starts (astronomy), The Digital Revolution (computer science), Things that Go (physics), The Variety of Life (biology)…