The Young Tassie Scientists are University of Tasmania graduates. During National Science Week they share their work at schools through engaging talks and cool activities At the YTS table at the Festival of Bright Ideas, you might meet: Bharath Dinakaran (He/Him) Alternate Pollinators Elise Cleary (She/Her) Behavioural Neuroscience & Decision Making Jonty Dehnert, Conservation Ecology …
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Forrest Research Foundation National Science Week Showcase
The Forrest Research Foundation invites you to attend our first ever National Science Week Showcase event! This event features 10 short talks together with day-long show and tell activity stations. Join us at Forrest Hall to see, hear and learn about the world-leading science and technology research underway by early-career researchers across Western Australia. Show…
National Science Week at CREEC
Join in the fun for National Science Week with free activities for kids at the Canning River Eco Education Centre throughout the week. Investigate the wild and wonderful world of waterbugs with SERCUL. Kanyana will introduce you to some of our amazing wildlife. Learn how a frog changes from eggs to adult through drama, song and…
National Science Week: Crime Scene Investigation
Stars the Unicorn is missing! This National Science Week put your crime scene science techniques to the test to solve the case. Who kidnapped Stars the Unicorn? Join us at Ferntree Gully Library for our Science week crime scene investigation, where you will learn about crime scene science techniques. Use your new detective skills to…
Let’s Get Experimental Chemical Reactions
Explore fascinating chemical reactions and witness the magic of science. Glenroy Neighbourhood House will be running a series of fun, short experiments themed around chemical reactions. Using everyday household items, children aged 5 years old and up get a chance to do hands-on experiments that will spark curiosity.
Royal Queensland Show, Ekka
National Science Week at the Ekka! Ekka’s Learning Trail Join Ekka’s agronomist Rhondda and her Farmyard Friends on the Ekka’s Learning Trail. This is a self-guided tour showcasing agricultural education learning experiences with a specific focus on AgTech and the science behind food and fibres. The Learning Trail Passport and Teacher’s Guide make the connection…
National Science Week YA Neurodivergent Sensory Trays
Come socialise with other neurodiverse young adults age 13 to 20 while exploring sensory trays. A National Science Week event, presented with the support of the Inspiring Victoria program.
Family Science Day at Hive
Family Science Day at Hive returns with a showcase of amazing species survival themed science activities for National Science Week. The program includes mini-workshops, extra planetarium shows and an expo of Tasmanian Science. Hive’s Science Centre will be overflowing with interactive experiences for all the family, with pop-up stalls by scientists and ecology organisations from…
Twisted Science Workshop
Join in the fun as the team from Twisted Science share science experiments suitable for preschool age children. These STEM activities are designed particularly for the children aged 3 to 5 years, and cover appropriate learning outcomes for these developmental stages. The activities also encourage cooperative learning and social interaction.
Community STEM Extravaganza
National Science Week at Boonah State High School culminates in a STEM Extravaganza after school event and the whole community is invited. We’ll have STEM activity stations and onstage demonstrations led by our Boonah State High School student STEM ambassadors. Former Boonah State High School students either studying or working in STEM will return to…