Race Tracks and Maze Monsters Come along and have a go with our new Lego Education – Computer Science and AI kits. Build and code a vehicle! Program it to race around a track or navigate through a maze. This activity is suitable for learners 8+, but younger children may attend with a parent/guardian. This…
Topic: Innovation and Technology
STEM in the Tropics – Did you know far North Queensland has the world’s first frog hospital?
Are you passionate about our unique local environment? Do you want to learn more about the incredible amphibians that call Far North Queensland home? Join us at the Cairns launch of National Science Week and meet the dedicated team from Frog Safe! Frogs are vital sentinels of our ecosystem. As Dr Viviana Gonzalez-Astudillo from The…
Greenhouse Plant Monitoring
Are you hungry for healthy plants? At Cleve Area School, we’re running an event called Greenhouse Plant Monitoring. This is your chance to become a real scientist and use cool technology to help plants grow! Here’s what you’ll do: You’ll use special sensors, called Microbits, to check how moist the soil is and how healthy the…
Family STEM Showdown
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…
STEM in the Tropics – Discover the fascinating world of Sea Country and the people helping to protect it
Join TropWATER at James Cook University for an interactive experience showcasing Indigenous-led marine conservation in action. Explore a unique collection of training resources developed in partnership with Indigenous Ranger groups across Western Australia, the Northern Territory and Queensland, including videos, seagrass species identification guides and field manuals used in real-world monitoring programs. Get hands-on with…
STEM in the Tropics – UQ Skills Sport
What does it take to keep sport fair on the world stage? Visit UQ Skills at the National Science Week launch ” STEM in the Tropics” and discover how science, integrity and innovation are helping shape the future of sport in the lead-up to the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games. UQ has partnered with…
STEM in the Tropics – Virtual Reality Flights with the FNQ Aviation Museum
Take your imagination to new heights with the Far North Queensland Aviation Museum at this year’s Queensland National Science Week Launch event “STEM in the Tropics”. Spread your wings and experience the thrill of flight through immersive virtual reality aviation adventures. The FNQ Aviation Museum, based in Mareeba, is dedicated to preserving and sharing the…
STEM in the Tropics – Mozzies SHIELDS – Science in your backyard
Mosquitoes may be small, but they can tell us big stories about the health of our environment, our communities and the future of disease prevention. Visit the QIMR Berghofer Mosquito Genomics team at the National Science Week launch “STEM in the Tropics” event and discover how scientists are using cutting-edge genetics, community participation and education…
STEM in the Tropics – Be part of the community helping the Great Barrier Reef thrive
The Cairns Port Douglas Reef Hub stand at the National Science Week launch event is your opportunity to connect with the people, organisations and initiatives making a real difference to reef resilience across the Cairns region. Whether you’re a student, teacher, tourism operator, community volunteer, conservation enthusiast or simply someone who loves the Reef, there’s…
UQ Gatton Open Day
We can’t wait to welcome you to Open Day at UQ’s Gatton campus. Explore your interests and study options in agricultural, animal and plant sciences, as well as agribusiness. Immerse yourself in university life and get answers to all your questions. Today is your chance to see what your life could look like as…