Head down to Hobart’s waterfront, Australia’s Gateway to Antarctica, to find the last outpost before you hit “The Ice.” Like Antarctica itself, Hobartica is a meeting place for international cultures and polar traditions. Dive into icy polar plunge pools. Warm up in wood-fired Finnish tent saunas. Then settle into the Antarctic Lounge to chat…
Topic: Innovation and Technology
Roving Scientist Bar
We’re taking over Australia’s oldest continuously licensed pub, putting a scientist at every table, and inviting you in for the least-boring bar chats you’ve ever had. Also probably some of the weirdest… we’ve got experts on everything from Galeophobia (fear of sharks) to dark matter. There will be games, microscopes, specimens, live music, prizes to…
Robotics and Coding Workshop
Our robotics workshop is designed for hands-on robotics learning and a whole lot of fun, for students aged 6 to 12. Project-based and child centred, this fun and educational program is the perfect session to keep students entertained and learning across the school break. Robots used: Age 6+ Lego WeDo 2.0 Age 8+ Lego Spike…
Lake Mac FULL STEAM
Lake Mac full STEAM returns to celebrate creativity and innovation, making, and engineering for all ages. Scheduled Events: 9.30am Mad Science Inventions with Pretty Amazing Jono – Reserve your spot 11am Australia’s Agricultural Identity – an Aboriginal Yarn – Reserve your spot 12noon …
Rocket Making at Byford Library
Blast off into the exciting world of rocket science in this 2-hour, hands-on workshop. Designed for kids aged 8–12, this fun and educational session will guide attendees through the process of building, designing, and launching their very own bottle rockets. It’s the perfect introduction to the science of propulsion, engineering, and physics, all while sparking…
Drone Session at Byford Library
Celebrate National Science Week with a 2-hour drone session. This thrilling 2-hour workshop is the perfect introduction to the world of drones for kids aged 7–12. Explore the exciting world of drone technology with hands-on experiences that will inspire the next generation of innovators. Don’t miss this opportunity to dive into the world of drones…
Peer-Reviewed Gossip – Trend or Truth?
Join this peer-reviewed and interactive gossip session with science experts answering the questions you desperately want to know about the science and pseudoscience of but can’t be bothered to look up. Does this device actually enhance my skincare routine? Can I life hack my way to better sleep? Is my social media feed messing with…
Casino West Science Fair Spectacular
The Casino West Science Fair Spectacular will be an amazing event for all students, staff, parents and friends. The school community will be able to celebrate with great eagerness and enjoyment. Students will be involved in showcasing some of their finest science work, there will be discovery centres to enjoy and displays with dozens of…
Microanalysis National Science Week Brain Breaks
We love our quizzes at Microanalysis, so what better way to celebrate than with a week of Brain Breaks! We also love food, so we’ll probably throw some of that in there too.
Decoding Nature – Brick by brick
The event is a collaboration between Robina State High School and Bond University. It will run over one day at Bond University and be hosted by the Robina State High School STEM Ambassadors (team of Year 8-12 students). The goal is to provide a platform where students from the Greenheart Cluster primary schools, special…