Melbourne-based STEM professionals are invited to a town hall-style meeting with Dr Monique Ryan, the Federal Member for Kooyong. This is a fantastic opportunity for people working in STEM to discuss matters of science and policy with a current policy-maker. Moderated by Dr Ben McAllister, a Swinburne Research Fellow, the aim of the meeting is…
Topic: Mathematics
Science Week at Macclesfield Primary School
For the 2023 theme of Innovation: Powering Future Industries we have Megan Volta from For the Love of Science coming in to help us run a series of activities and events each day. The following activities will run across the week, with all students involved. Some of these activities will run as opt in events,…
Science Fair Extravaganza
The concept will be to engage the wider community and have students from North Cottesloe Primary School present to a range of stakeholders, fellow students, staff, parents and the local community. Our Science Fair Extravaganza will involve students from Year 1 to Year 6. The event will include students presenting their findings to all stakeholders…
STEAM Careers Online Forum: Innovation & Future Industries
This is a careers forum with purpose. Each semester, Science Gallery Melbourne introduces school students to inspiring people who work to solve some of our most pressing global and local challenges that we as a community face. Students will hear not only about career journeys and industry connections, but how these professionals work across…
ODVC-RF Staffroom Science Quiz
Injecting some zest for science into the departmental office’s days.
2023 Governor-General’s Design Challenge Presented by Questacon
Questacon, in collaboration with the Office of the Governor-General, presents the Governor-General’s Design Challenge. Get ready to be blown away by the possibilities of mechanical engineering and create something amazing – your very own windmill. In this free virtual workshop, Their Excellencies, the Honourable David Hurley AC DSC (Retd), Governor-General of the Commonwealth of Australia,…
Sparking Science
A fun-filled interactive event aimed at pre- and school aged children and their parents to discover the many facets of science. To help our diverse Merri-bek community discover how science fits within our daily lives and encourage discussion and deeper understanding what science means and how it can contribute to all areas of our lives.
STEM Buddy Intro to EV3 Coding & Robotics (8-12 years old)
STEM Buddy will provide an Intro to EV3 Coding & Robotics for children 8-12 years old. STEM concepts and teamwork are combined together in a fully energised packed program where kids learn literacy, numeracy, robotics, ICT and real-life skills while having real-kid fun. Children will also enjoy a delicious afternoon tea break to re-energise for…
Family Science Day at Hive
Family Science Day at Hive returns with a showcase of amazing science activities. With National Science Week’s focus on Innovation: Powering Future Industries, there will be mini-workshops, extra planetarium shows and even more interaction than ever in the Science Centre! PLANETARIUM In addition to several of our popular planetarium shows we shall debut We are Guardians….
Krebs Lecture – How Science and Maths Influence Environmental Policy
What happens when a mathematician and an environmental scientist walk into a bar? They influence policy. Join us for an engaging lecture by Prof Hugh Possingham, Vice-Chancellor’s Senior Research Fellow at the University of Queensland, co-chair of the Biodiversity Council and Chief Scientist for Accounting for Nature. “This talk is not for the faint-hearted” says…