2021 is the 70th Anniversary of the Science Teachers Association for NSW and we will be celebrating the scientific and educational advancements that have taken place across the last 70 years during 7 Decades in 7 Days in and around National Science Week in a Virtual 7 Decades in 7 Days world. 70 years is…
Topic: Space and Astronomy
7 Decades in 7 Days – Aboriginal Astronomy Lesson
Tribal Warrior and the Science Teachers Association NSW will be bringing you an Aboriginal Astronomy lesson as part of 7 Decades in 7 Days, a week-long celebration of the 70th Anniversary of the Science Teachers Association for NSW in and around National Science Week in a Virtual 7 Decades in 7 Days world. Aboriginal People have…
7 Decades in 7 Days – Propelled by Science: A provocative talk fest
As part of 7 Decades in 7 Days we have teamed up with MAAS at The Powerhouse Museum for an online provocative talkfest. The evening starts with an opportunity to network as we hear from museum researchers exploring where scientific advancement pushes social boundaries. What are the implications of space exploration and digital manufacturing and how…
My Science Rulz, Your Science Droolz!
Join us for a fun night of science and cheeky debate between four teams representing different types of exciting STEM fields: palaeontology, space, maths, and neurogenetics. Each team will make their case as to why their science is the best while making some funny digs at the other teams’ science. Guaranteed to be a night of laughter…
Top End Star Gazers – Katherine
Top-end Stargazers will be partnering with rural and remote schools to deliver a two-way astronomy show. The community will be invited to look at the sky via Top End Star Gazers telescopes and share their knowledge about both traditional and western astronomy. Two 11 inch Celestron tracking telescopes for viewing Mars, Orion Nebula, Carina Nebula,…
Top End Star Gazers – Batchelor
Top-end Stargazers will be partnering with rural and remote schools to deliver a two-way astronomy show. The community will be invited to look at the sky via Top End Star Gazers telescopes and share their knowledge about both traditional and western astronomy. Two 11 inch Celestron tracking telescopes for viewing Mars, Orion Nebula, Carina Nebula,…
Top End Star Gazers – Ramingining
Top-end Stargazers will be partnering with rural and remote schools to deliver a two-way astronomy show. The community will be invited to look at the sky via Top End Star Gazers telescopes and share their knowledge about both traditional and western astronomy. Two 11 inch Celestron tracking telescopes will be used for viewing Mars, Orion…
New Norfolk High School STEM Expo
New Norfolk High School students will be putting on a STEM bonanza for their primary school peers. This will include 10 rotations of hands-on activities (10mins each) to show impressive scientific and mathematical concepts to approximately ~200 primary school students. Primary school students will come away with gifts made by themselves from the activities alongside…
Young Tassie Scientists: One day School – Gifted and Talented Program
The Young Tassie Scientists bring their passion for science into school classrooms and to science fairs and festivals across Tasmania in celebration of National Science Week. These early-career researchers and PhD candidates volunteer their time to undertake training in science communication, developing interactive presentations suitable for audiences of all ages and backgrounds. The 2021 team…
Meet the Scientist
Have you got a burning question to ask one of our scientists? Mingle with them in the Museum’s galleries. Share some QI moments and draw upon their expertise and passion and be inspired to follow in their footsteps.