How long am I gonna live? People in Australia are living longer and longer each year, but the estimate for 2020-2022 actually showed a dip of 0.1 years for both men and women. COVID-19 ended up being the third biggest killer, right after heart disease and dementia. If we don’t get a better grip on…
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Karratha Senior High School 2024 Science Fair
Join us for an exciting exploration into the world of science at our annual Science Fair! This year’s National Science Week schools theme, “Species Survival: More Than Just Sustainability,” promises to ignite curiosity and inspire action as we dive into modern world challenges. Experience an afternoon filled with interactive activities, engaging science experiments, and hands-on…
The GiST Launch the STEMOSPHERE
Launching this Science Week, The GiST proudly presents the STEMOSPHERE, a dynamic and interactive STEM careers map designed to spark curiosity and inspire students. From mechatronics engineers and food scientists to data analysts and electricians, the STEMOSPHERE introduces students to the wonderful world of STEM careers, revealing a multitude of exciting possibilities. The STEMOSPHERE features:…
Melbourne Water’s Careers in STEM Webinar
Ever wondered what science, technology, engineering and maths have to do with managing and protecting our waterways, treating our wastewater or even predicting the future? We’re shining a light on some of the amazing careers in science and innovation at Melbourne Water, and exploring the different pathways that you can take to get there. Melbourne…
Planks STEM Workshop
We’re inviting Green-Hat Workshops to Hillcrest Christian School to run a Planks workshop with our families. The students will explore forces, movement, balance, and symmetry as they participate in large-scale creative construction activities. We’re hoping the families will enjoy working in teams, taking risks, and extending their understanding of construction and engineering as they create…
Collaborate to Innovate Expo
Touch it – Solve it – Feel it – Work it! Meet our brilliant researchers and industry partners and explore interactive displays of cutting-edge work shaping the future at this year’s Collaborate to Innovate Expo, held as part of Science Festival at the University of Melbourne. Guests will walk into an experiential maze of interactive…
SIMP@CT is STEM
This tour will engage local secondary science, geography and design and technology students to understand the occupation and profession of landscape architecture as a STEM profession, view the incorporation of STEM in a familiar and fun environment, where such connections may not have previously been made, and to encourage students to consider a STEM career, including…
The Science of Healthy Parks and Healthy People
This tour will engage local secondary science, geography and design and technology students to; understand the occupation and profession of landscape architecture as a STEM profession, view the incorporation of STEM in a familiar and fun environment, where such connections may not have previously been made, and to encourage students to consider a STEM career, including Landscape…
Claire Corani Memorial Public Lecture – What do theoretical physicists do?
Physics is important because of its intellectual depth and beauty. Understanding physics leads to new technologies that can greatly enhance our lives. But how does physics work and what is it like to be a physicist? Join Professor Susan Coppersmith, Head of the School of Physics at UNSW and Fellow of the Australian Academy of…
Sustainable Futures: Integrating Tradition and Modern Science in the Torres Strait
A community event spotlighting sustainable agriculture, blending traditional Torres Strait Islander practices with contemporary scientific knowledge. Educational Tours: Led by our boarders, showcasing our established vegetable gardens and fruit trees. Workshops: Interactive sessions on sustainable farming, melding traditional methods with scientific approaches. Information Displays: Presenting data on environmental benefits and scientific insights of local food…