This 90-minute webinar will teach the essential skills and strategies needed to present scientific research to a wide range of audiences. Among other things, the course will cover fundamental principles of giving speeches, conference presentations and Ted talks, thus equipping budding science communicators with the confidence and media savvy required to project messages clearly and…
Topic: Innovation and Technology
Talking About Marine Science
This marine biology workshop will be held online, via two 90-minute Zoom sessions. The output-oriented course will teach the essential skills and strategies needed to present marine science and technology research to a wide range of audiences. The first session runs from 9.30aom to 11am and the second from 2pm to 3.30pm, Melbourne time. Among other…
Mudgeeraba State Special School Science Week
Our P-12 campus was given activities to participate in throughout the week either in their classrooms or as cohorts. The activities consisted of: Sensory Space Adventure which allowed for a space-themed sensory experience that engaged students, promoting exploration, creativity, and understanding of space concepts. Reading space themes stories on SORA. Balloon Rocket where students could…
JRLF Senior School Visits to Local Primary Schools
Students in our feeder primary schools have limited access to hands-on, authentic science learning opportunities due to lack of facilities and STEM trained teachers. This provides a perfect opportunity for our experienced and qualified STEM teachers to add value to our transition program. By visiting our feeder primary schools and running fun and engaging science…
Sound and Light Exploration
Children will be introduced to the new resources; listening station and LED lights. They will learn about technology as they hear the music, songs and podcasts from a device that uses Bluetooth to connect to the listening station. During relaxation time the multicoloured LED light will be used for children to explore light reflection as…
Morse Coders
Lower primary students will explore communication and coding through Morse code. They will investigate what Morse code is and create a bracelet with coloured beads to make their name in Morse code.
Science + Sustainability Panel Discussion – QUT Faculty of Science
Are you passionate about science and tech and want to make a positive impact on our environment by addressing climate change, conserving reefs, mitigating disasters, or ensuring a sustainable future for food? In this special National Science Week panel, delivered during QUT’s Sustainability Week, we will explore the many and varied careers that combine science, maths…
Communicating Science to Non-scientists
This output-oriented course will teach the essential skills and strategies needed to communicate research in science and technology to a range of non-scientifically oriented audiences. Among other things, the course will help early-career scientists and researchers with the confidence and media savvy required to project messages clearly and simply. Hands-on training will be provided in…
Young Tassie Scientists at Westbury Primary School
This year’s Young Tassie Scientists are University of Tasmania scientists who are keen to share their work through interactive talks and hands-on activities in Tasmanian schools and communities during National Science Week. The Young Tassie Scientists on this roadtrip are: James Temple (he/him), biostatistician – engineering and machine learning Himanshu Saraswat (he/him), geneticist – genetics and…
Girls Programming Network Perth Node
Each school term around Australia, Girls Programming Network runs free, full-day workshops that teach high school girls and gender minorities to code using Python. Our events are all about learning together, making new friends and having fun with technology. No coding experience is required. This event is BYOD (bring your own device), so bring your…