TIME FOR TECH! STEM is the future for food. It’s never been more important to be knowledgeable on what makes food technology tick, from sustainable agriculture to innovation to biosecurity. Time for Tech explores how the more we know about food science and technology, the more we can solve problems in everyday life. Celebrating the National…
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Canberra’s event for Plant Science Safeguarding Our Future Food Security – ASPS events
The Australian Society of Plant Scientists is organising events on theme of “Plant Science Safeguarding our Future Food Security”. Talks at CSIRO Discovery 18 August, 10-11am Several short, fun and engaging talks presented by CSIRO scientists explaining the pivotal role plant scientists and agriculturists play in feeding and clothing us all. They will explain how…
Time For Tech – Science Week in Schools 2021
TIME FOR TECH! STEM is the future for food. It’s never been more important to be knowledgeable on what makes food technology tick, from sustainable agriculture to innovation to biosecurity. Time for Tech explores how the more we know about food science and technology, the more we can solve problems in everyday life. Celebrating the National…
Time For Tech – Science Week in Schools 2021
TIME FOR TECH! STEM is the future for food. It’s never been more important to be knowledgeable on what makes food technology tick, from sustainable agriculture to innovation to biosecurity. Time for Tech explores how the more we know about food science and technology, the more we can solve problems in everyday life. Celebrating the National…
2021 Australian State of Science Index Results Revealed
Science and innovation company, 3M, is releasing the results of the State of Science Index, including Australian data for the first time. The State of Science Index explores global attitudes about science. It is a third-party, independent research study commissioned by 3M that has been conducted annually for the past four years. It seeks to…
Brisbane Boys College, A Celebration of Food: Food Science, Growing STEM, & The Future of Food
To celebrate this year’s National Science Week theme of Food: Different by Design, Brisbane Boys College STEM Club will be offering our Junior School students a smorgasbord of tasty activities. We would like our students to think of food not just as something that they eat but as an adventure of discovery. During the week…
Home Solar-Battery Case Study
Australia has one of the highest rates of uptake of domestic photo-voltaic systems in the world and now the option of battery storage is transforming the way people can manage their own energy needs. Is a Home Solar-Battery system a good investment? This real life customer case study by David Howard from Clean Energy from…
Food Different by Design – Online class activity using Trello
Fast and easy activity for teachers to engage students of all ages in a STEM activity of approx. 45 minutes duration. Just download and copy the Trello template for all of the instructions. Students explore the UN Sustainable Development Goals and various food-related projects. Adjust this template as you need. Encourage students to: add checklists…
‘Fungal Futures’ – partnering with fungi for sustainable communities and healthy landscapes
Fungi play a crucial role in the ecosystem as decomposers, soil builders and nutrient cyclers. They also partner with at least 90% of plant species protecting them from disease, helping them to obtain nutrients and water and even communicate with other plants. Fungi are also an important food source for many animals. For humans they…
Food Glorious Food
Moil Primary School will host a fun Science Day for all students from Foundation to Year 6. Each activity will be fun, hands-on and will encourage students to work cooperatively with their peers to solve problems, complete activities and share their knowledge. The activities will embrace the National Science Week theme of Food: Different by…