Approximately 30 students from Year 10 will 12 volunteer to be part of Magical Science. They will work together with their peers to run awesome science shows over National Science Week. This project will be facilitated by science teachers and is run by groups of students who are passionate about science concepts (of all strands…
Topic: Space and Astronomy
Great Prediction Competition
Make accurate predictions about weather, the economy and the environment during National Science Week. Can you predict: the daily maximum temperature (in °C) in Melbourne on Monday 14 August? the mean air quality in Melbourne (in PM2.5 µg/m³) averaged over 24 hours of Tuesday 15 August? the water storage levels (as a %) in Melbourne’s…
Kids vs Science
A panel of young people aged 8-16 years interview a revolving door of acclaimed scientists about their research and passions. Sparks fly and views collide as the tough questions are asked that can only come from a generation born with mobile phones and access to early stage AI. E xpect fresh conversations, honest encounters and…
Telescope Learning Day
Come along and learn from scratch about how telescopes work, how best to use them and what to point them at! Get heaps of practical hints, tips and tricks from seasoned expert sky observers. Learn from the mistakes they made along their journey. Suitable for all ages and for absolute beginners on the journey, whether…
Citizen Science and Art Collide with Muon Open Studio
Artist Jon Butt and collaborator Lewis Gittuswill create a soundtrack using muon detections made onsite, allowing interstellar particles to form musical passages. The Muon Sound Lab creates an open studio space, occupying an intersection between science experimentation and creative studio practice. Visitors can watch live sound creation, talk with the artists and engage in conversations around the opposing forces of science research and poetic intuition to better…
Science is Better than Fiction
Join us for an evening of scientific wonder as Swinburne’s Astronomers and Science Communicators provide you with a captivating glimpse into life within STEM fields. They’ll break down the science they perform daily and share their insights on what they believe will be the next big thing in Physics and Astronomy. Costume competition Science really…
Social Animals Party for National Science Week
There will be late night exhibition viewing of our latest exhibition DARK MATTERS, some naughty zebras from Born In A Taxi, wild decorations, live music, food, drinks and a toast to celebrate being together again. If you work for a Victoria-based university, institute, museum, garden, zoo, or for STEM industries & government agencies, this is…
STEMX Speed Networking: For women and gender diverse humans
This event supports diversity and inclusion in the STEM fields by focusing on connecting women and gender diverse people together. This event is a speed-meeting event where you’ll have the unique opportunity to connect with industry-leading women working in STEM in direct conversation. The event will bring together people from research, major technology companies, engineering…
Astrophotography Workshop
The astrophotography workshop introduces concepts that will assist both the beginner amateur and professional photographer to take stunning photographs of the night sky. Night sky photography is very different to that done in daylight. The afternoon has an array of talks given by experienced and award-winning astrophotographers, with (weather permitting) practical hands-on sessions during the evening…
Australia’s Astronaut in training: In conversation with Katherine Bennell-Pegg
The Australian Space Agency’s Katherine Bennell-Pegg is the first person to be trained as an astronaut under the Australian Flag. Join in online as Katherine beams in from Germany where she is currently training with the European Space Agency. Hear about a day in the life of an astronaut-in-training, Katherine’s career journey and her advice…