Feeling stuck in lockdown, join our online session to celebrate National science week and explore ways You can make a 10 minute walk as interesting as discovering an absolute nature secret. We are doing it through citizen science. Many interesting things have stopped but the STEM Catalyst team in stage 4 restrictions continue to amaze…
Topic: Environment and Nature
Parasite Games
Want to learn more about parasites? Why not learn through our augmented reality snap card game. Download and print off the cards provided. Download the augmented reality App on your phone and scan away. See the parasites come to life as you challenge your friends and family to a game of parasite snap. This is…
Virtual couch talk: Community-led One Health programs with Cam
Cam is a veterinarian and PhD candidate at The University of Melbourne. Having Palawa ancestry from southern Tasmania, a focus of his veterinary work has been with remote Aboriginal communities in Arnhem Land. Through this work he’s become increasingly involved in planning, improving and implementing such programs with the involvement of other volunteer vets and…
Whats the Difference Between the Arctic and Antarctic? – Podcast Episode
Avid Research is a new Australian STEM(ish) podcast where we answer questions you never quite asked. We will be launching in National Science Week to bring you stories and interviews about STEM in the world. Our second episode will be, partially, answering the question “What is the difference between the Arctic and the Antarctic?” We…
Why Shouldn’t You Explode a Dead Whale? – Podcast Episode
Avid Research is a new Australian STEM(ish) podcast where we answer questions you never quite asked. We will be launching in National Science Week to bring you stories and interviews about STEM in the world. Our first episode will be answering the question “Why shouldn’t you explode a dead whale?” This is a true story…
Online Junior Science Workshop
Do you know a budding scientist aged 5-12 years old? Would they like to take part in a FREE*, live online science workshop from the comfort of their home? As part of this year’s virtual Science in Practice event, presenters from The University of Newcastle’s SMART Program will lead junior scientists through a series of…
How do you solve a crime with insects?
Hear from a current Deakin student who breeds and researches flies and learn why these insects are a crucial part of estimating a time since death of an individual. Booking password DEAPNSW. Deakin Engagement and Access Program.
Understanding Water and Filtration
Have you ever wondered how water is naturally filtered in the environment? Hear from a current Deakin student to find out the different ways water is filtered in the environment using a home-made natural water filter using materials you can easily find around your home. Booking Password: DEAPNSW Deakin Engagement and Access Program
The Virtual Scintillating Science Quiz Spectacular
Think you know everything there is to know about science? The Scintillating Science Quiz Spectacular will be a science quiz like no other. Test your knowledge against some of the finest scientific minds at Murdoch University across the four high-school science subjects. This event will be held online to make it accessible to everyone and…
Dive into science with Museums Victoria
Explore the latest in science, research and discovery from Museums Victoria’s scientists. Watch our science videos and take a deep dive into our in-depth science stories.