Questacon, in collaboration with the Office of the Governor-General, presents the Governor-General’s Design Challenge. Get ready to be blown away by the possibilities of mechanical engineering and create something amazing – your very own windmill. In this free virtual workshop, Their Excellencies, the Honourable David Hurley AC DSC (Retd), Governor-General of the Commonwealth of Australia,…
Topic: Innovation and Technology
Photography for Fungi Fans
Automatic features of modern cameras make it easy to avoid the technical and sometimes daunting aspects of photography. However, the decisions your camera makes on your behalf are often less than ideal and rarely take into account your own artistic intent. This workshop will improve your understanding of photography fundamentals so you can make better…
Pico Coding Club (9-14 year olds)
Ready for an adventure into the exciting world of coding? Join the Pico Coding Club. We teach coding through building and sharing bite-sized games in our 60-minute workshop. At Pico Coding Club, we believe in playful and interactive learning. We foster curiosity and encourage experimentation. Kids will follow the instructor’s examples and unleash their creativity…
Pico Coding Club (9-14 year olds) – Online
Ready for an adventure into the exciting world of coding? Join the Pico Coding Club. We teach coding through building and sharing bite-sized games in our 60-minute workshop. At Pico Coding Club, we believe in playful and interactive learning. We foster curiosity and encourage experimentation. Kids will follow the instructor’s examples and unleash their creativity…
Crime at the Café – A Whodunnit Workshop
There’s been a robbery: someone has broken into the Cow Creek Café and stolen the money in the safe. Detective Shirley Holmes is on the case, but she needs your help. Can you analyse the evidence from the scene to help identify the culprit? In this hands-on workshop, you will take on the role of…
CellAg Challenge
We will be bringing together students from diverse academic backgrounds and introducing them to the field of cellular agriculture. Events will be held across online and in Melbourne, hosted by the University of Melbourne Future Food Hallmark Research Initiative. Students will have the opportunity to explore new opportunities using cellular agriculture technologies through exploring a broad…
Science Week at Gippsland Tech School
Join us for a fun evening celebrating National Science Week. You will get to play with different technologies, talk to industry reps, engage in fun activities, and listen to talks by Professor Rachel Webster. You may even bump into our wacky scientist conducting crazy experiments. Professor Rachel Webster will be giving two 20 minute presentations…
Sparking Science
A fun-filled interactive event aimed at pre- and school aged children and their parents to discover the many facets of science. To help our diverse Merri-bek community discover how science fits within our daily lives and encourage discussion and deeper understanding what science means and how it can contribute to all areas of our lives.
STEM Buddy Intro to EV3 Coding & Robotics (8-12 years old)
STEM Buddy will provide an Intro to EV3 Coding & Robotics for children 8-12 years old. STEM concepts and teamwork are combined together in a fully energised packed program where kids learn literacy, numeracy, robotics, ICT and real-life skills while having real-kid fun. Children will also enjoy a delicious afternoon tea break to re-energise for…
Biggest Science Lab Ever
Help us celebrate National Science Week with the Biggest Science Lab Ever. Join us as we explore the idea of innovation. Whether its AI and coding, robot construction, finding sustainable ways to design and create new products or creative ways to help wildlife to thrive in our suburbs, we’ve got you covered in this fun…