Every day our lives are impacted by science often without us noticing or taking the time to learn and appreciate. And measurements play a key role, whether it’s being able to trust the quality of the water coming out of our taps, or the steel supporting our homes and cars, someone has put in the…
Topic: Innovation and Technology
Science Showcase UOW: Open day at Shoalhaven Campus
The open day at the UOW Shoalhaven campus for Science Showcase UOW is on Saturday 12 August from 10am – 3pm. The UOW campus in West Nowra will be transformed into a science activities hub. This is a free event and all are welcome; there is something for all ages and interests. Activities include: Guided…
Queensland Future Conversations
The Office of the Queensland Chief Scientist in partnership with QUT, The University of Queensland and Griffith University will deliver a breakfast briefing at Parliament House for National Science Week on Wednesday 23 August. The event theme is decarbonisation, and includes speakers from each university, a Q&A session with the speakers and representatives from industry…
Innovation at Sydney Zoo
The National Science Week theme is Innovation: Powering future industries. How do we innovate at Sydney Zoo? Attend the Sydney Zoo enrichment hub at the Amphitheatre where students get to: learn about animal adaptations and needs learn from zookeepers about technological advancements and innovation in animal care create enrichment and help prepare it for zookeepers…
Brisbania Public School STEM Sprints and STEM Design Challenge
On Thursday 17 August, we are inviting parents and carers into our classrooms to see how our STEM Sprints in Mathematics work. K-2 will run from 9:00 – 9:30 am, and 3:00 – 6:00 pm from 9:40 – 10:30. Students at Brisbania Public School take part in these STEM Sprints once a week and we…
STEMathon at St Joseph’s School
St Joseph’s School in Waroona will host a STEMathon to celebrate National Science Week. This event, held at the Waroona Memorial Hall, will involve students from Kindergarten to Year 6 at St Joseph’s School and Year 4-6 students from Waroona District High School. The STEMathon has received strong support from the local community, with over…
Deniliquin High Loves Science
A range of activities throughout National Science Week to promote and enhance students and staffs engagement with science. We will be holding a Brain Break and morning tea, doing liquid nitrogen and dry ice demonstrations, screening the SCINEMA science film festival, exploring uses of AI in our community and using drones.
Hollywood Ballistics: Science or Fiction?
The ACT Branch of the Australian and New Zealand Forensic Science Society (ANZFSS) present an interesting and interactive public night for National Science Week. Australian Federal Police (AFP) forensic ballistics experts will bust the myths about those famous Hollywood gun fights. Members, guests, students and interested members of the public are invited to join us…
Science in Motion!
An afternoon of hands-on fun for school-aged kids and their families exploring the theme of Science in Motion: Wheels, wings, water….and dancing robots. Amazing demonstrations, super-cool activities, and a delicious afternoon tea. Make your own balloon powered vehicle and a dancing robot. Fly the ultimate paper plane. Bookings essential – call or text 0413 485…
Flinders Inspiring Women in Health and Science Conference
Matthew Flinders Anglican College on the Sunshine Coast, Queensland will host its third annual Inspiring Women in Science and Health (I-WiSH) conference for its Senior School students on Tuesday, 15 August. Through the all-day I-WiSH conference, Flinders aims to address the under-representation of young women in the sciences and demystify and reveal the future pathways…