FIRE OF LOVE Katia and Maurice Krafft had a burning passion for two things – each other, and volcanoes. When geochemist Katia and geologist Maurice met in 1966, sparks flew immediately. In the decades that followed, the intrepid and unconventional scientists devoted themselves to their shared obsession: chasing lava around the world. Unfazed by extreme…
Topic: Innovation and Technology
Intro to STEM
Two STEM workshops will be held on 21 August at Waverley Community Learning Centre in Mt Waverley. Future Engineers (10:00 – 11:00 am) is for children ages 5 to 8 and Advanced Robotics (11:30 – 12:30 pm) is for children ages 8 to 12. Children will have an opportunity to explore architecture, engineering and technology…
Guiding the Trajectory of Australia’s Space Technology
The Office of the NSW Chief Scientist & Engineer invites you to the Science & Research Breakfast Seminar Series. Australia has the key ingredients to create a credible space industry, including strong space ambitions, successful research, world-class talent and supportive funds. But while space has become much more accessible, it is still a challenging frontier….
Anthropomorphic Machine in Concert at Science Gallery Melbourne
Stelarc teams up with the BOLT Ensemble and James Hullick for a concert at Science Gallery Melbourne. In collaboration with Science Gallery Melbourne, Stelarc will launch his latest creation, the Anthropomorphic Machine, presented as part of the SWARM exhibition. Hullick has composed a new work that will be performed by a woodwind quartet of BOLT…
Lids 4 Kid: Plastics recycling and innovation
ACT NoWaste is hosting a webinar on Webex from 4:00 – 5:00 pm on Thursday 18 August. Tim Miller will be interviewed by ACT NoWaste. Tim is the founder and ACT Australian of the year. Lids4Kids started out as a collection point for unrecyclable materials including lids. Tim thought, there must be something we can…
Hopetoun of the Future
The students will be embarking on a journey to design and create their Hopetoun of the future. The event will require the students to collaborate, share, innovate, inquire, imagine and construct in a joint effort to bring the future into the present. The activities the students will be undertaking include: constructing the town and its…
Science Writing Workshop at Science Gallery Melbourne
Science Gallery Melbourne is partnering with OmniSci Magazine, UniMelb’s student science magazine, to run a science writing workshop. The workshop will be jam-packed, kicking off with a talk by and Q&A with the award-winning science writer, Sara Phillips, followed by a science writing exercise by the OmniSci Editors-in-Chief using themes from the SWARM exhibition, with…
Aldavilla Primary School Science Day
Lots of activities for all the students at Aldavilla Primary School.
DnM’s Launch
A community for science, tech and venture made by those who care. Share your journey with others over a drink, have meaningful chats with investors, get feedback on your journey ahead and find your north star. We’re excited to see you there for our launch : 6pm 18th August, Surry Hills, Sydney ( Location will…
STEM Through the Looking Glass – NYSF Connect Webinar
Have you ever wondered what Australia’s Chief Scientist does in her day? What about a research fellow, an exercise physiologist, or an optometrist? Join our panel, featuring Australia’s Chief Scientist, Dr Cathy Foley AO PSM and our incredible National Youth Science Forum (NYSF) Year 12 Program Alumni as they discuss what makes up their workday…