Science Alive! is the largest, single, interactive science exhibition in Australia. With a diverse range of exhibitors and interactive displays, this is a fantastic opportunity for people of all ages to engage with science in a fun and meaningful way. There will also be dynamic performances and shows, which promise to be both educational and…
Topic: Health and Medical
Beyond Vaccines: Examining Public Trust in Biomedical Sciences
In recent years the field of biomedical science has faced heightened public scrutiny, reaching a critical juncture where trust in research and its applications is being reevaluated. Beyond the scope of the COVID-19 pandemic and vaccination debates, there are diverse issues contributing to this skepticism. The discussion will revolve around examining how the public interprets…
Beyond Vaccines: Examining Public Trust in Biomedical Sciences
In recent years the field of biomedical science has faced heightened public scrutiny, reaching a critical juncture where trust in research and its applications is being reevaluated. Beyond the scope of the COVID-19 pandemic and vaccination debates, there are diverse issues contributing to this skepticism. The discussion will revolve around examining how the public interprets…
Young Tassie Scientists at Burnie Library
This year’s Young Tassie Scientists are University of Tasmania scientists who are keen to share their work through interactive talks and hands-on activities in Tasmanian schools and communities during National Science Week. The Young Tassie Scientists on the NorthWest roadtrip are: Eloise Bennett, marine biologist Gongbu Pan, neuroscientist Rhiannon Terry, chemist Marlvin Anemey Tewara, medical scientist…
Young Tassie Scientists at HIVE Science Centre
This year’s Young Tassie Scientists are University of Tasmania scientists who are keen to share their work through interactive talks and hands-on activities in Tasmanian schools and communities during National Science Week. The Young Tassie Scientists on this roadtrip are: Katya Bandow (she/her), plant scientist – Plant science & ecology Ash Russell (they/them), biostatistician – Brains…
Young Tassie Scientists at Devonport High School
This year’s Young Tassie Scientists are University of Tasmania scientists who are keen to share their work through interactive talks and hands-on activities in Tasmanian schools and communities during National Science Week. The Young Tassie Scientists on this roadtrip are: Rhiannon Terry (she/her), chemist – The chemistry of smells Malachi Hinricshen (he/him), neuroscientist – Neuroscience Eloise…
Young Tassie Scientists at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School
This year’s Young Tassie Scientists are University of Tasmania scientists who are keen to share their work through interactive talks and hands-on activities in Tasmanian schools and communities during National Science Week. The Young Tassie Scientists on this roadtrip are: Eloise Bennett (she/her), marine scientist – Looking at seaweeds Niam Askey-Doran (he/him), geophysicist – Physics and…
Young Tassie Scientists at East Devonport Primary School
This year’s Young Tassie Scientists are University of Tasmania scientists who are keen to share their work through interactive talks and hands-on activities in Tasmanian schools and communities during National Science Week. The Young Tassie Scientists on this roadtrip are: Bibek Khatiwada (he/him), geneticist – All about genetics Himanshu Saraswat (he/him), geneticist – Genetics and exercise…
Young Tassie Scientists at Ridgely Primary School
This year’s Young Tassie Scientists are University of Tasmania scientists who are keen to share their work through interactive talks and hands-on activities in Tasmanian schools and communities during National Science Week. The Young Tassie Scientists on this roadtrip are: Katya Bandow (she/her), plant scientist – Plant science & ecology Ash Russell (they/them), biostatistician – Brains…
The Fabulous, Freaky, and Fierce World of Female Reproduction
Think the vagina is a simple tube? Think again. See wacky and unexpected female reproductive strategies come to life with a series of interactive improv skits and explore our exhibit of 3D-printed animal vaginas. Vaginas are anything but simple receptacles and female animals are not the passive players they have been made out to be….