Join us for an exciting event that explores the fascinating world of citizen science apps. Apps like iNaturalist and eBird are great tools for learning about the flora and fauna around us, and can also be used to record observations. Discover the incredible potential of these apps for identifying things in the field and learn…
Topic: Innovation and Technology
Design Retro Games
Learn the basics of game design by using block coding to create a retro arcade game. Our new Retro MakeCode Arcade Game Consoles by Elecfreak are the perfect way to introduce kids to coding – by letting them make their own retro video game. Attendees will be tasked with creating a simple game that involves…
The Drag Experiment
The Drag Experiment is the show of the year for drag lovers, science nerds, and all folks across the LGBTQIA+ and STEM spectra. Headlined by four phenomenal people who are scientists by day and drag performers by night. You’ll be dazzled with show stopping drag performances interwoven with scientific concepts and research. Hosted by Dr…
Science Fair Extravaganza
The concept will be to engage the wider community and have students from North Cottesloe Primary School present to a range of stakeholders, fellow students, staff, parents and the local community. Our Science Fair Extravaganza will involve students from Year 1 to Year 6. The event will include students presenting their findings to all stakeholders…
John Septimus Roe A.C.S Primary Science Spectacular
The John Septimus Roe Anglican Community School Spectacular incorporates the knowledge of our secondary teachers and the sharing of scientific activities to ignite curiosity and wonder. Our Year 3 to 6 students will attend a session where they could see the amazing transformations of matter with elephant toothpaste, mini volcanoes or dry ice experiments to…
Future Science Talks: Comedy Edition
Future Science Talks: Comedy Edition returns for National Science Week after three sold-out shows at the Sydney Comedy Festival. Each show features six scientists who have partnered with comedians to bring laughter to their science talks. Laugh and learn at the same time. Just how much alcohol consumption really is good for us? Can science…
Science versus Art: The Music of Genes
Dr Mark Temple is a molecular biologist from School of Science at Western Sydney University. Mark uses audio for DNA sequence analyses. As a former musician who played drums with Indie rock band The Hummingbirds, Mark used computer code to make audio sequences from DNA sequences. This was done by mapping genetic letters and overlapping…
Game On
Game On is an event to empower the Darwin’s geek communities with an opportunity to meet like minded people and broadcast to the wider community the fun associated with trying something different. To celebrate our diverse geek community, Game On will feature local heroes in video game development, tabletop board games, esports, artists stalls and more….
STEAM Careers Online Forum: Innovation & Future Industries
This is a careers forum with purpose. Each semester, Science Gallery Melbourne introduces school students to inspiring people who work to solve some of our most pressing global and local challenges that we as a community face. Students will hear not only about career journeys and industry connections, but how these professionals work across…
Intro to Educational Games
Ever thought about turning your passion for science into a game? Have you considered creating an interactive story, an adventure game, or an AR scavenger hunt? Now’s your chance to learn how to do just that. The talk will be led by Rebecca Kerr, who holds a master’s in interactive media and designs educational games…