Come discover the amazing world of welding! Have you ever wondered what it’s like to weld metal together? This FREE event is your chance to try it out safely using cool virtual reality technology! What you’ll do: Put on a special helmet and use an awesome AR (augmented reality) welding simulator – it’s like playing…
Topic: Mining and Industry
Communicating science to non-scientists
Get the skills and strategies needed to communicate research in science and technology to a range of non-scientifically oriented audiences. This hands-on training will prepare you to: Write material for many outlets, including in-house, local and international publications and the digital media. Liaise with journalists. Prepare successful pitches. The session will be particularly helpful for…
Nature’s Secret Code – A Science Adventure
Step into nature’s secret lab and uncover the hidden messages all around us! Students at Coomera State School will embark on an exciting science journey to decode the universe! Prep: “Touch & Tell: Exploring Nature’s Textures” Discover the hidden language of nature through texture rubbings! Feel the secret patterns in leaves, bark, and stones as…
They did what? Short video competiton
The They Did What? video competition is back and we’re calling on students from across Australia to help uncover inspiring stories of everyday Australians making a difference in STEM. This year, we want to hear stories from those who are under-represented in narratives of STEM success. Stories don’t need to come from people with big…
Brentwood Primary Science Fair
The Year 1-6 Science Fair will be a two-day event celebrating student creativity and scientific inquiry. Students will design and present their own science fair projects, exploring topics across various scientific disciplines. These student-made projects will be displayed throughout the school hall, where the entire school community will have the opportunity to interact with the…
STEM Storytime Takeover – Geology at Tuggeranong
Join us as National Science Week takes over Storytime! From 11-15 August, ACT Library’s Storytime sessions will be taken over by local scientists! They will be reading captivating science stories, providing an exciting and engaging demonstration of their science topic and following that with a hands-on science craft. Each day will feature a different topic…
Indigenous STEM Virtual Gallery
Indigenous Australians’ have made groundbreaking contributions to science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). Discover short videos, songs, insightful articles and podcasts that highlight the intersection between traditional Indigenous knowledge systems / modern STEM innovations. This event provides an exciting educational opportunity suitable for all audiences, promoting awareness and appreciation for Indigenous STEM perspectives. This project…
Science Writing Workshop with Peter Spinks – Cairns
This course, presented by seasoned science writer and broadcaster Peter Spinks, will teach the essential skills and strategies needed to convey the fruits of scientific research to the media, government, research-funding bodies and the public. Among other things, the comprehensive course will cover fundamental principles and “rules of the science-writing game”, thus equipping researchers and managers…
Science Writing Course with Peter Spinks – Gold Coast
This course, presented by seasoned science writer and broadcaster Peter Spinks, will teach the essential skills and strategies needed to convey the fruits of scientific research to the media, government, research-funding bodies and the public. Among other things, the comprehensive course will cover fundamental principles and “rules of the science-writing game”, thus equipping researchers and managers…
Science Immersion III
Get ready to see science like never before! Science Immersion III is an exciting 3 week event where science jumps out of the textbook and into real life. It’s all about getting hands-on, thinking deeply, and seeing how science connects to everything around us—from sport and space to art and everyday technology. You’ll meet real…