The Australian Science Teachers Association, through the Australian Government, provides small grants and resources for schools to help them conduct activities for National Science Week. We would like to get a snapshot of what Australian schools did to celebrate National Science Week August 16-24, 2014. If your school organised or participated in any activities or…
Month: August 2014
The Griffin Ensemble Asks: Do You Believe?
You will be asked, do you believe? Do the Griffin Ensemble believe? Do the dancers believe? Do you believe? (Performance flyer) Canberra’s The Griffin Ensemble is known for their unusual collaborative performances; last Saturday’s The Three Futurists, in collaboration with QL2 dancers, was no exception. The experience began at the ticket desk where you were…
A Window into Science: A Night at the Canberra Glassworks
On Thursday night the Canberra Glassworks aimed to shed some light on the science behind glassmaking at their National Science Week event. The evening showcased the creative efforts of the Glassworks artists and was a valuable insight into glass making, explained by artists and Questacon staff. The evening was kick started with a performance by…
Brain Break, Antarctica
Down at Casey station – that’s Antarctica you see – there is a lady who just loves rocks. Small rocks, brown rocks, it doesn’t really matter. To Station Leader Ali, geology is a passion she just had to share with her fellow expeditioners. For National Science Week, Casey station held a Brain Break morning tea with a…
Explosive Tunes: ‘Double Decker Science’ coming to National Science Week.
This Saturday Questacon will be turning up the music with the exploits of Dr Graham Walker and DJ sixfootsix in their explosive new science show ‘Double Decker Science’. The free event held at Questacon, located on King Edward Terrace in Parkes, is part of the National Science Week program being held in the ACT on…
Future Cop – A Review
Last Saturday four experts came together at the Science in ACTion Community Day for ‘Future Cop’, a public forum on the future of crime fighting. Their mission, to discuss how technological advances and changes in social trends will affect our ability to police criminal activity in the years to come. Future Cop was hosted by…
Science in ACTion Careers Day
Are you a high school or university student in Canberra considering a career in science, technology or engineering? Do you wonder what scientists actually do? Then come along to the Science in ACTion Careers Day at ANU on 15 August. Representatives from a variety of science-related industries in Canberra will be at Melville Hall in…
Science in ACTion – Speaker series
The Science in ACTion Speakers Series is one not to be missed! With astronauts, artists, the latest in climate research, supercomputers, authors and engineers there is something for everyone. The young and young at heart aren’t forgotten either with problem solving puppets and explosive science shows. Have a look at what’s on (90kB ,PDF)and plan…
Todd Sampson and National Science Week
Todd Sampson, CEO of Leo Burnett Australia, TV personality and presenter of Redesign My Brain is appearing in our National Science Week TV Community Service Announcement this year. The CSA was produced by Mediaheads and we think it looks great. We hope that you agree. We also got Todd to record a couple of Public…
Giant textile brain unveiled
Using thousands of handmade textile neurons crafted by people from all over Australia and beyond, Neural Knitworks will soon unveil its first giant brain installation at the Hazelhurst Regional Gallery and Art Centre in Gymea. All are welcome to attend the opening night at 7pm on Thursday 21st August. The exhibition will be on show…