ABC Science has produced an annual citizen science or national project for National Science Week for over 15 years. We have enjoyed participating in a diverse range of projects exploring all sorts of aspects of science, and in the process providing much valuable data that is helping researchers to improve our understanding of our world….
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Voices of the South West
Over the next few weekends, voices of science will be heard across the South West of NSW with live events at local venues to celebrate National Science Week and mark the launch of Sounds Like Science, an ongoing series of vodcasts featuring dynamic young scientists working in the region. The brainchild of Phoebe Cowdery of…
Big weekend of science to end National Science Week!
The last weekend of National Science Week 2017 has lots still in store for you to explore. Here is just a teaser of the variety of experiences you could squeeze into your weekend. Check these out, and then head to the events calendar to find more events near you! ACT Community Opening of Canberra’s Recycling…
Scienceability – participants turned presenters
When you think of science, do you think of a person with funny hair, wearing a lab coat and pouring chemicals? Well, Scienceability is here to challenge that idea. Siân Keys came up with the idea for Scienceability when her younger brother, who has Down Syndrome, wanted to do science like she did. Although there…
Science in the Pub
Science in the pub events are a definite favourite during National Science Week, with many venues getting involved by hosting trivia nights, science talks, and science-of-insert beverage here events happening across Australia. Last night, the Wholesome Show did a special National Science Week event titled ‘Scientists who bloody love their jobs’. The guest speakers spoke…
Science takes flight at Temora Aviation Museum
En route through the rolling plains of the NSW Riverina, we discovered the tiny town of Temora, and just outside it, the Temora Airfield. Inside these hangars lurks a surprising secret – the Temora Aviation Museum, home to an array of stunning aircraft and tales of aviation technology that illustrate not only our aviation history…
Online Events for Schools
From science fairs to citizen science excursions, STEM challenges and workshops, thousands of school students get involved each year celebrating science, technology, engineering and maths during National Science Week. This year is no different, with many events listed in the event calendar for school involvement. There are also an increasing number of online opportunities for…
Science in the Snowies
Science Week with Dr Graham Walker Dr Graham Walker held 3 amazing workshops on Wednesday 9 August at Cooma Public and Jindabyne Central Schools to over 1200 people, including the surrounding smaller regional local schools, the general public and home schooled families. Explosions, fire, spooky fog and flying teddy bears all showcased how science, chemistry and…
The Great Australian Biodiversity Challenge and other nature events
Calling all citizen scientists, mobile gamers and lovers of the outdoors! Your quest, should you choose to accept it, is to find and identify as many wild animals, plants and other living things as you can throughout National Science Week until 20 August. The Great Australian Biodiversity Challenge is open to players of all ages,…
Riverina Country – Night Lights Projections
In Wagga Wagga (NSW) things are getting into full swing with the Riverina Science Hub Festival, which will host activities in multiple venues over the coming week. Supported by Wagga Wagga City Council and assisted by a major National Science Week grant, the Riverina Science Hub team have put together a week of science events…