The launch of National Science Week in the NT will take place at the Sea of Light exhibit at the Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory. Media, government department representatives, industry and STEM professionals are invited to be the first to engage with this sensational show and learn about the other Science Week…
Topic: Innovation and Technology
Shining New Light on Traditional Skills
The Handicraft Committee of The South Australian Country Women’s Association Inc. is running an e-textiles workshop in National Science Week. Presentations and assistance to the participants will be provided by SACWA members and Handicraft members in particular. The objective of the workshop is to show participants how to combine the technologies of LED lights and batteries…
Shine a Light on Traditional Skills
The Handicraft Committee of The South Australian Country Women’s Association Inc. is running an e-textiles workshop in National Science Week. Participants will use traditional hand sewing and embroidery skills and combining them with battery powered LED lights to bring a sparkle to your finished project. Everything needed to complete the projects will be provided in…
Barossa Science Extravaganza
Do you have a young person in your life curious about how things work? Interested in discovering how science and technology influence our everyday lives? The Barossa Council Public Library is bringing all things STEAM to the Barossa Valley in a family friendly extravaganza featuring science performances, displays, hands-on activities and opportunities to chat to…
UOW Science Space: mini museum and show
University of Wollongong Science Space is coming to the Eurobodalla. There will be science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) activities for all. Spend some time in the STEM activity zone for hands-on science fun and learning for the whole family. dress up as an astronaut meet the baby dinosaurs build the tallest tower crash test…
Tech Talk: the fusion of 3D printing and art
Join Ashley Bird, QVMAG Senior Curator of Visual Art and Design, as we explore the art of 3D modelling. The rise of 3D printing has now enabled this technology to become widely accessible for a range of uses. From large-scale sculptures or miniature replicas, through to textural prints and 3D concept renders, the use of…
Tech Talk: the science of jewellery making
Join artist Carl Noonan as he discusses the use of 3D printing and metals to make jewellery. Carl’s practice embraces new printing technologies and investigates the scientific properties of metal to innovate new ways of making jewellery. In this talk, Carl discusses the design thinking behind the making of a ring from start to finish…
Tech Talk: career journeys in technology, art & education
In this talk, James Riggall and Troy Merritt (Bitlink, Soma Lumia) will share perspectives on their careers in technology, art and education. They will share how they discovered their love for using technology in interesting ways and how they work with young people to help them get started in their own technology careers. Join us…
Young engineers: robot play workshops
Join us for a series of free workshops with Tassie’s own Robot Man for National Science Week We’ll be playing (and learning) how to code Lego Mindstorm robots and have them battle on Sumo Wrestling arenas; or code and remote-control Dash robots to play board games, soccer and more. Don’t miss this series of fun-filled,…
Du Cane Brewery Pub Trivia
Join the QVMAG team as we celebrate National Science Week at Du Cane Brewery with pub trivia. Get set to test your knowledge on everything from space and extreme science, through to molecular biology and chemicals. Register online, bring out your science flash cards, and let the fun begin. This event is proudly supported by…