Join us in Jundah for the final stop of our travelling launch of National Science Week 2025, celebrating the exciting world of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics in the heart of the Channel Country.

We’ll gather at the Jundah Shire Hall. Set along the Thomson River and surrounded by vast floodplains, Jundah is a gateway to ancient landscapes, rich cultural heritage, and the stories of Traditional Owners. 

This special event will also welcome students from the schools of Windorah, Jundah, and Stonehenge. We’re also proud to include the Mithaka Corporation, whose work in cultural knowledge, land management, and scientific collaboration continues to shape understanding of Country.

Speakers:

• Cr Sally O’Neil, Mayor of Barcoo Shire Council, will reflect on the region’s leadership in science, sustainability, and community engagement.
• Liza Cameron, Manager of CUC RAPAD CWQ, will share how regional study hubs are transforming access to higher education across Central West Queensland, empowering students to pursue STEM careers without leaving their communities.
• Dr Christina Zdenek (UQ, UniSQ), ecologist and snake expert, will reveal how science helps us understand and protect Australia’s wildlife.
• David Corporal (Boeing, QUT), Eastern Arrernte man and mechanical engineer, will discuss engineering, space, his NASA internship, and his 25-year plan to become an astronaut.
• Luis Villegas-Aguilar (GU), quantum physicist, will explore quantum networks and how entangled particles can revolutionise secure communication.
• Dr Anita K Milroy (UQ), Inspiring Australia QLD Manager, will reflect on science engagement and her research in fossils, synchrotron radiation, and ArtSci.

This free, family-friendly event includes a sausage sizzle. Drinks on sale. Whether you're a science lover or just curious, come celebrate how STEM shapes our world.