Topic: Agriculture

Start it Off- a public science experiment

Ever wanted to make a sourdough starter? And contribute to a public science experiment? This National Science Week, we have teamed up with the awesome scientists at The Public Science Lab in North Carolina State University to bring you the ‘Start it Off’ event. The aim is to make a sourdough starter and contribute data…

Flying Scientists Workshop – Happy Valley State School

Students from Happy Valley State School will participate in two Flying Scientists activity sessions. Year 6 students will participate in a video conference workshop session with Flying Scientist Dr Derek Long. In this workshop students will identify how water quality relates to plant growth using examples from Dr Long’s research. Year 1 students will also…

The University of Newcastle’s 2020 Science in Practice

Held in August each year, Science in Practice is a one-day event hosted by the Faculty of Science to coincide with Australia’s annual celebration of science and technology, National Science Week. Developed and led by our world-class experts, we’ll be offering a FREE online experience this year, delivering a virtual day of exciting, interactive activities and presentations for the whole…

PLANT X – Presents Shannon Mulholland Discussing Plant Viruses

Orange Cowra Cabonne Science Hub presents Plant X for Investigators – a series of zoom presentations + tutorials a collaboration between scientists and artists with Shannon Mulholland. This workshop explores the investigation of Pathogens that cause disease in vegetable crops. Please register for the workshop. The session will be shared online via Zoom. Shannon will…

PLANT X – Presents Dr Polychronis Rempoulakis – Discussing entomology, biosecurity, and Insect Control Strategies

Orange Cowra Cabonne Science Hub presents Plant X for Investigators – a series of zoom presentations + tutorials a collaboration between scientists and artists with Dr. Polychronis Rempoulakis. This workshop explores entomology, biosecurity, and insects’ bio-rational control strategies. Please register for the workshop. The session will be shared via Zoom. Dr Rempoulakis will be featured as…

PLANT X – Presents Elizabeth Frost – Discussing Bee Biosecurity

Orange Cowra Cabonne Science Hub presents Plant X for Investigators – a series of zoom presentations + tutorials a collaboration between scientists and artists. Introduction – Bee Biosecurity This workshop explores how plant health effects bees. Please register for the presentation. The webinar will be shared via Zoom. Elizabeth Frost will give a presentation about…

PLANT X – Presents Dr Angus Carnegie – Discussing Forest Health and Surveillance

Orange Cowra Cabonne Science Hub presents Plant X for Investigators – a series of zoom presentations + tutorials a collaboration between scientists and artists with Dr. Angus Carnegie. This workshop explores forest health and biosecurity surveillance. Please register for the workshop. The session will be shared via Zoom. Dr Angus Carnegie is featured as part of the…

PLANT X – Presents Toni Chapman – Discussing Plant Bacteria

Orange Cowra Cabonne Science Hub presents Plant X for Investigators – a series of zoom presentations + tutorials a collaboration between scientists and artists. This workshop explores Tonis’ current job as a Plant Bacteriologist at the NSW Department of Primary Industries. Toni will be featured as part of the Orange Cowra Cabonne Science Hub, online video,…

STEAM Technology Showcase: LIVE & FREE

From August 10–21 the ‘STEAM Technology Showcase: LIVE!’ will engage hundreds of students in a plethora of technologies hands-on, under the mentorship of regionally-based engineers, researchers and entrepreneurs who are inspirational community figures in their field of expertise. Funded by the ‘Inspiring Australia’ initiative, this program is offered free, delivered weekday afternoons during National Science…