Weather in my World

Weather in Our World exploring will include an after school interactive exhibition involving students, parents, and the community. Our investigations will involve students from Pre-school to Year 2. The day will include a rotation of engaging, hands-on science experiments at stations set up in each classroom, and activities and demonstrations from all areas of the…

Plants. Past, present and future with co-author Zena Cumpston

To celebrate National Science Week, the EnviroCentre at Hobsons Bay Libraries welcomes Zena Cumpston who will be discussing many of the topics covered in the co-authored book Plants. Past, present and future, published in 2022 as part of the highly popular First Knowledges series. Zena will explore in detail some of the many ways her Aboriginal…

Harnessing Curiosity and Connection in Nature: a STEMM-inspired experience for girls and women

This event consists of building natural structures to solve real-world STEM challenges set amongst the beautiful surrounds of Belair National Park. It will harness curiosity, create personal connections through a positive and enjoyable experience, and broaden scientific literacy through weaving environmental interpretation throughout the event.  Facilitated through a series of team challenges, participants will use natural, open-ended…

St Anthony’s Science Extravaganza

Our primary school students will host an open night, showcasing various investigations, experiments and projects from the Earth and Space Science strand of the Science Curriculum e.g erupting volcanoes, Sun, Earth and Moon orreries and interactive water cycle displays. We will have local organisations showcasing the integration of science in their work e.g. animal rescue,…

National Science Week Launch – WA

Join Inspiring WA and the WA Coordinating Committee in launching National Science Week. Held at Engineers Australia – WA‘s office with stunning views of the river and CBD you’ll be surrounded by our most innovative STEM providers in WA.  Hear from WA’s Chief Scientist – Professor Peter Klinken, WA’s 2022 Innovator of the Year –…

A Day in the Life of Your Dog (cat-lovers welcome)

Is your dog stressed, bored, or lonely? Discover how interdisciplinary animal welfare research is helping dogs to live their happiest lives, alongside their humans. Delve into fascinating science and technology that’s making tails wag. Join Dr. Mia Cobb as she unveils the secrets behind canine happiness and decodes a brighter future for dogs and the…

Volcanoes: From distant ancestors to diamonds

What do diamonds in volcanoes tell us about deep, dark places? What can we learn about human evolution by studying volcanoes in Africa? Verily, our veteran volcanologist will vitalise visitors with valuable vocalisations and vibrant visuals. Meet Dr. Hayden Dalton! Hayden, a renowned geologist who has been traveling the depths of Africa will wow attendees…

The Future is FREE

Coominya State School is a small school in a rural town. The senior class, Year 5/6 students, will choose a science topic or experiment that they will develop into an engaging hands on activity for the rest of the school (Prep to Year 4, about 45 students). The topic or experiment will be linked to…

Remediate! Pub night Sydney

Gamers and science nerds. Come and test your skills on a new bespoke card game, Remediate!, that shows how to supercharge your microbe character to remediate the most plastic from the environment. Rub shoulders with synthetic biologists, hear more about the opportunities to clean up the environment using synthetic biology. Grab some food and do…