Inspire your Year 10 students to pursue a career in science, technology, engineering, and/or mathematics. Science Café provides students with the unique opportunity to speak one-on-one with STEM professionals from a variety of backgrounds to gain practical knowledge about careers in STEM. In the afternoon, students will then gain insight into the pathways for pursuing…
Topic: Innovation and Technology
Tech Futures Talk – Future of Food: Bees, Technology + Innovation
Join The Bendigo Tech School for an exciting ONLINE forum on all things bees with three of Bendigo Tech School’s industry partners. They will discuss the importance of bees, the innovations, and the things that we can do individually to help bee health and survival. Joining the forum will be CSIRO’s Peter Marendy. Peter leads…
Science and history of TV in WA
Two of the most common objects found in the home today are the television set and the computer/smartphone/tablet screen. This presentation by TV veterans from Pictures in Motion takes a look at the science behind their use for entertainment in the home. The talk will cover the history of the science, as used in Western…
Do you compute?
Calling all kids aged 8+ (and their parents). Ever wonder how computer games were invented? Once upon a time, there was no such thing as a smart phone, no internet, no Minecraft. Computers were the size of houses. Programmers used light bulbs and wires, not Scratch or Code.org. Join children’s author Cristy Burne to hear…
Research for Impact?
This event will be serious and fun based on a theoretical scenario to give researchers an overview of the different paths to impact. Professor Katharina Gaus, a researcher at UNSW Sydney, will introduce a newly developed hypothetical diagnostic test for infectious diseases. Five experts from various backgrounds (academic research, scientific journal, investment, start-ups and entrepreneurship,…
Canberra Science Treasure Hunt
Explore Canberra’s historic and modern connections with Canberra treasure hunt. You and your team will solve riddles that will take you to different suburbs in Canberra, uncovering hidden historic sites, contemporary art, and colourful local characters. Join the hunt and discover the city’s hidden gems.
Light, Lasers and Laboratories
Investigating the amazing properties of light in this interactive science show is sure to blow your mind. Did you know that the laser was invented 60 years ago? Lasers are now used in applications from manufacturing, communication, entertainment and even in retail for scanning barcodes. In Light, Lasers and Laboratories, we explore the science of…
NFSA Live: The Man Who Knew Infinity
In partnership with National Science Week ACT, and as part of our series of NFSA Live events, we are proud to present a free online screening of The Man Who Knew Infinity (2015), starring Dev Patel and Jeremy Irons. The film will be followed by a live Q&A session. About The Man Who Knew Infinity…
Cool Science at Home
Bridgewater Library is committed to inspiring our local young people to pursue an interest in science. Our Cool Science program introduces young people to science concepts through experiments using everyday items that can be found in the kitchen of peoples’ homes. We know that the simple science experiment that a child does today may spark…
Science Pub Trivia – At home
Science Pub Trivia is on again in 2020- but this time, you can play along at home. Get your team together and tune in on Facebook Live for this entertaining evening: questions will cover all areas of the scientific world, the latest tech and pop culture too! There’ll be questions for everyone.