Broadwater Public School will be conducting a day full of exciting STEM activities. The day will involve the school breaking into mixed age groups from K-6 to problem solve and think analytically on different STEM problems with a focus on the future. The students will be rethinking the design of paper planes, could hovercrafts be…
Topic: Innovation and Technology
Makey Makey Coding for Year 2
We have invited Koroit Primary School’s Year 2 class to our Koroit Library Branch to participate in a Makey Makey creative coding beginner’s session. The session will be facilitated by 2 of our Corangamite Moyne Library Service Officers. We will be using Scratch, free online coding software, and the Makey Makey resources. With Makey Makey…
Unleashing Creativity in AI: Generative Artificial Intelligence in Technology and Applications
Dr Jack Yang, from the Centre for Artificial Intelligence at the University of Wollongong will share fundamental knowledge to explore the fascinating world of Generative AI. In this talk at the Jervis Bay Maritime Museum, you will discover the technology behind Generative AI systems, their applications across industries, and ground-breaking research pushing the boundaries of…
Harnessing the Waves of Technology for Coastal Science
Dr Tom Doyle, Senior Scientist (Coastal & Marine) Water, Wetlands and Coastal Science, Department of Planning and Environment NSW will present on the marine and coastal research and monitoring projects in NSW (including the south coast region) being undertaken within the near future. These projects aim to continue to improve our collective understanding of coastal…
More Fish in the Sea: Counting, measuring and tracking fishes
At the Jervis Bay Maritime Museum, Dr Nathan Knott, Senior Research Scientist, Fisheries Research, Department of Primary Industries NSW will talk about several new technologies (including AI) that he uses to quantify fish populations, measure fish sizes and track their movement across the marine environment. Discover how this amazing data will dramatically improve the management…
Advancing the Future: Gender Equity in STEM
Society and the planet need as many enthusiastic, talented people as possible tackling challenges and solving problems with science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM). Currently, STEM is less diverse and inclusive than it should be. Imagine what could happen if science achieved gender equity? You’re invited to this free, sure-to-be-inspiring workshop where we’ll explore what’s…
Science Week at MacKillop College
National Science Week is celebrated at MacKillop Catholic College this year from 14 – 18 August. There are daily quiz competitions among Homeforms and lunch time activities during the week. Winning teams will be awarded with prizes.
Yass Science Week Extravaganza
Yass Valley Council has invited Dr Graham from Science showoffs to present two workshops for the school students of Yass Valley in the Yass Memorial Hall. Dr Graham’s Science FUNomena (all ages) What are your favourite scientific phenomena? Is it boiling nitrogen, forces or even explosions? From marshmallow bazookas to leaf-blower levitated basketball, this interactive…
Science in Action – STEM Robotics
STEM Robotics is a workshop for children aged 6-11. The play element in this workshop turns robotics into an educational tool which encourages a curiosity in the science disciplines even in a child who has not demonstrated interest in STEM before. Through this interactive experience, children will learn principles of robotics design, electrical and mechanical engineering…
Frog Pond Solar Power Water Pump
The children will help install the new solar power water pump in the outdoor educational learning environment in our fog pond enclosure. The children will aslo take part in simple experiments demonstrating the power of solar energy using the the solar panel and the water pump as well as some lego solar powered kits. This…