The Forrest Research Foundation invites you to its National Science Week Showcase. Join us in creating memorable experiences at the frontiers of science. We’ve teamed up with Supersonic Science, who will guide you into exciting and explosive experiments all-day long. You can… Embark on virtual reality experiences where you can journey inside molecules or watch…
Topic: Mathematics
The 2026 Einstein Lecture – Does God Play Dice?
Albert Einstein famously wrote to fellow physicist Max Born: “I, at any rate, am convinced that God is not playing at dice.” A century later, scientists regularly invoke chance and randomness to explain the natural world. What does this mean? Has physics resolved whether the universe fundamentally operates by chance? This talk explores these deep…
Seeds of Science Day at Tomerong
Get ready for a day of discovery, creativity, and hands-on fun as Tomerong Public School celebrates National Science Week! Students will explore the wonders of science through exciting experiments, engaging challenges, and interactive activities that spark curiosity and inspire young minds. From amazing discoveries to explosive demonstrations, Science Day is all about asking questions, solving…
Science Week Family Trivia
Put your knowledge to the test at our after-hours STEAM based trivia night. From science to mathematics, this trivia event is specifically designed for ages 5–12 and their parents/carers. We’re offering two trivia sessions at different locations. As both sessions will feature the same questions, please only attend one. Please note that a parent or…
8-Bit Instagram – Image Filters Built From Scratch in Microsoft Excel
In this activity, we’ll break down the maths behind image processing, and how maths can “know” things about an image. Image filters use formulas to detect edges and give the outlines of shapes – and so can you. We’ll do a little bit by hand, on paper, doing all the maths (only basic addition and…
National Science Week Roadshow
Where Discovery Sparks Curiosity! Let’s spark the next generation of inventors, thinkers and problem solvers. Join us for engaging, hands-on STEM workshops across the North Burnett region in National Science Week hosted by North Burnett Regional Council Libraries.
Corrosion Science
Rana is a corrosion technologist and president of the Australasian Corrosion Association for the Northern Territory branch and will bring enthusiastic representatives in the corrosion prevention industry to talk with kids about corrosion and how it works. This will be hands on materials science experiments and further information on careers in corrosion prevention.
Local Waterways
Students at the Blue Mountains Steiner School will learn about healthy waterways and test local water samples. They will use a range of scientific and everyday equipment to measure and record the properties of samples from around their school and homes allowing them to see the health of their local water sources and to compare…
Quantum Future Talent – From Curiosity to Career
Curious about where quantum could take you? Quantum is shaping the future of technology – from computing to cybersecurity – and it’s opening new career pathways across a range of industries. At Quantum Future Talent: From Curiosity to Career, you’ll hear directly from people working in the industry and gain a clear understanding of what quantum…
STEM in the Tropics – Queensland launch for National Science Week
Get ready Cairns – National Science Week is coming to you! This year’s Queensland launch event will be held at Tank 5 in the stunning Cairns Botanic Gardens and it promises to be a cracker. Hear from Olympian James Connor and Paralympian Korey Boddington on the STEM of sport. Explore a pop-up STEM fair packed with hands-on activities spanning conservation,…