Join us online in celebrating National Science Week and learn from our panel of local scientists about their areas of expertise, their research and the path that led them there. Panellists (almost Dr) Bethany Ellis, Palaeoclimatologist PhD candidate, Australian National University (ANU) Associate Professor Nathan Langford, Physicist and Quantum Engineer, University of Technology Sydney (UTS) Mr…
Topic: Health and Medical
Fresh From the Field – Bat colonies
Find out what a real live scientist does when out in the field. Many parasites that make people sick can sometimes come from wildlife sharing our cities and make their way to people through the environment or contaminated food. Equally the parasites we carry can be spread to wildlife via environmental contamination. Join Dr Michelle…
SciFest Live From the Paddock: What the worm is wrong with these sheep
Dr Sarah Preston has been called out to a property, where the farmer is having problems with his sheep. Despite the lush green pasture, the sheep just aren’t putting on any weight. Join her as she shows you how simple and easy it is to check for parasitic worms by doing an experiment on the…
Robogals Science Challenge 2020
The Robogals Science Challenge is online STEM competition for female and gender-diverse students aged 5-15. The challenge aims to inspire students to explore various STEM projects, and create short ‘show and tells’ of their discoveries. The challenge involves completing Minor Challenge, and then completing a Major Challenge investigating a STEM area of their choice. Students can…
Techtrails Online: Marine Science
Techtrails Online is a series of online modules featuring links to future careers and video content showcasing inspiring female STEM role models. Free to access and easy to use, with modules covering a range of themes, you can learn about the technology used in industries from marine science, and farming, to virtual reality, space and…
CSIRO Chief Executive, Dr Larry Marshall, at the National Press Club
Mission possible – A vision for Australia’s recovery and future resilience Watch live on ABC TV or on iview. Following his reappointment, CSIRO Chief Executive Dr Larry Marshall outlines his perspective on the critical role of science and technology in driving Australia’s COVID-19 recovery efforts and the power of bold, visionary collaboration to build our future resilience and solve our…
kidsQs (podcast) – suitable for classrooom use
kidsQs is a podcast by kids, for kids. From climate change and science, to technology and current issues in the news, kidsQs is an interactive podcast for curious young minds. Each week our co-hosts, Kate and Dylan, will ask an EXPERT for the answers to your burning questions. Check out our podcasts on space, robots,…
IHMRI’s Bite Size Science Webinars
Have you ever had a health related science question but haven’t had the opportunity to ask it? Well, now you can if you register for IHMRI’s Bite Size Science Webinars. Every day during National Science Week, an IHMRI researcher is available for you. Covering topics such as skin cancer treatments, cardiovascular health and exercise, learning…
Can chloroquine be used against Covid-19?
Join Liana Theodoridis from La Trobe University for her interview: Can chloroquine be used against COVID-19? “Donald Trump reportedly took hydroxychloroquine to ward off COVID-19. Is that wise?” This is how the article published by honours student Liana Theodoridis and Dr Teresa Caravalho (Head of the Molecular Parasitology Laboratory at La Trobe University) in The Conversation…
Sensory Science (Special Needs)
Join Seto the quokka lab assistant and Dr Rina Fu for three sensory fun experiments that you can do at school or at home – without any special science gear. Colourful, fizzy and crafty hands-on fun designed for children and teachers, carers, sibling and parents of those with special needs. Dr Rina will team up…