Join us for Science Week with some crazy science fun with the Scientwists from TwistED Science! The TwistED Science Show is a fast-paced, 60-minute experience packed with exciting demonstrations that bring scientific concepts to life. Across six thrilling experiments, audiences witness everything from disappearing water and exploding rockets to powerful vacuums, floating balls, and even…
Seeds of Discovery is a week-long immersive STEM program designed to nurture the potential of students at The Ponds High School through inquiry-based investigations. Our goal is to plant the seeds of scientific curiosity during National Science Week by engaging students with real-world problems that call for innovative solutions. Throughout the week, students will cultivate…
Science is full of incredible ideas, discoveries and innovations, but communicating them in a way that captures people’s imagination can be challenging. The Creative Communication Competition celebrates the creativity of researchers from nine ARC Centres of Excellence by asking them to communicate their research in engaging, accessible and unexpected ways. From breathtaking microscopy images and…
Discover how science, culture, health and innovation come together to create opportunities for the future. Students will explore a range of hands-on STEM experiences, including a taste of cutting-edge food science research led by The University of Queensland. Learn how researchers are working with Indigenous knowledge holders to develop a low-sugar drink using native Australian…
This National Science Week, join us for a fascinating webinar, exploring the contributions of Australia’s only multi-purpose nuclear reactor as it celebrates 20 years of operation. OPAL, an open pool light water reactor, is considered one of the best reactors of its type in the world. As a multi-purpose reactor using only low enriched uranium, it…
For my event I am going to a Primary School class to engage the students in hands on experiments in small groups and a quick demonstration at the end. I will have two stations, the first, a forces and motion focused activity called ballon rockets! In this activity the students will make their own Lego…
Ever been disappointed when your frothy is… not so frothy? There is a surprising amount of physics and chemistry floating at the top of your beer glass! Join us for a lively, interactive presentation that reveals the scientific secrets behind the perfect pour. Hosted by the Darwin and NT Homebrewers, this interactive presentation features live…
Get ready to grow, build, discover and explore! Join us at Murgon State High School for two exciting STEM Gala Days where Year 5 and 6 students from our local small primary schools will become scientists, engineers and problem-solvers for the day. Through four fun, hands-on 45-minute workshops, students will investigate the amazing world of…
Monday the 17th August – a lunchtime showcase from our amazing year 10 students of a myriad of science experiments and challenges. Students and staff are welcome to attend and get involved in this day of exciting exploration. Tuesday 18th August- Mackay SHS students will visit and attend to showcase for the day to Chelona…
Book your table (8-10 people per table) and bring your family and friends to the Family STEM Showdown! Tackle a series of fun, hands-on challenges—from robot races and tower building to science experiments and more. Work together, test your skills and discover how much fun STEM can be. Get ready for the Family STEM Showdown—an…
