To celebrate National Science Week at Moonta Mines Museum, you will be treated to a special interactive and participatory copper processing demonstration. The Moonta Mines historically used a method called Cementation, which means an acid extraction of copper from carbonate and residual low-level copper ores. This fascinating demonstration with our geochemist will take place in…
Topic: Chemistry and Materials
Twisted Science: Magic and comedy experience
What happens when science, magic and comedy get totally twisted and tangled up together? Why not utilise your superb science senses to find out? Prepare to see, hear and be amazed by James and his travelling Magic show. While James may need to fly off on his magical carpet to his next destination, you can…
Women in STEM
An exclusive invitation for high school students from Years 10 – 12 to join us on 5 August for a free event, featuring presentations from leading female scientists, engineers and professionals from a diverse range of STEM careers. Your Host Professor Caroline McMillen, Chief Scientist for South Australia Panelists Professor Nicola Spurrier, Chief Public Health…
STEM Day Out
Adelaide’s Science Alive! Stem Day Out provides Year 7-12 students a window into the wide variety of STEM careers now available. 80+ exciting and hands-on exhibits, interactive workshops and STEM challenges and engage with young early career scientists and engineers. We have a bigger than ever event this year with loads of new and exciting…
Science Alive!
Science Alive! really is all kinds of awesome and the largest of its kind in the country. Join us for a fun family day out and discover how science and technology influences our everyday lives. With over 80 exhibitors including all the big names in science and technology, experience interactive and dynamic displays, plus spectacular…
Little Bang Hands-on Experiments at Port Pirie Library
Come along to the Port Pirie Library during National Science Week and get to grips with various exciting experiments exploring magnetism, hydrodynamics, physics and more. Then go down in history by recording your findings in our gigantic Science Journal. In addition, Larryn Cock will be reading silly science books from the upcoming Children’s Book Week…
Cleaning with Chemistry Workshop
Science can help you keep a healthy home without toxic chemicals and plastic waste. Cleaning with Chemistry will arm you with a basic understanding of household science and a spray bottle full of natural alternatives to toxic and expensive cleaners. This workshop will cut through the advertising spin of the home hygiene industry with the…
Science Alive!
Science Alive! really is all kinds of awesome and the largest of its kind in the country! Join us for a fun family day out and discover how science and technology influences our everyday lives. With over 80 exhibitors including all the big names in science and technology, experience interactive and dynamic displays, plus spectacular…
Girl Guide Science Camp and Greenlight for Girls 2022
Camp + Science + University + Scientists + Friends. What more could you ask for? This event is 2 in one – an indoor overnight camp at Mt Stromlo Observatory followed by an educational day at Australian National University in Canberra for Guides and Senior Guides. The week will be a fun and exciting opportunity to exclusively…
Australian Animals; Saving us and saving them
Australia is home to a wide variety of unique flora and fauna. From fluffy marsupials to dangerous spiders Australia has it all. So how do we protect our diverse creatures and ensure their survival? And could this wide array of species hold any clues for human health? Our researchers are investigating. Join us at the…