Calling all Perth budding researchers. Take part in our research program, and be mentored by Ear Science Institute Australia’s Brain & Hearing research team. Ear Science will provide students with an opportunity to immerse themselves in a real-life research project, impacting on the lives of people with hearing impairment and contributing to our impact in…
Topic: Innovation and Technology
Communicating Science Through Games Workshop | For women and girls
In partnership with National Science Week, join us at SAE Creative Media Institute Perth for a free Communicating Science Through Games workshop. Have you ever wanted to explore making games? How about making games with meaning? Share knowledge of your favourite scientific field through your own game. You can tell an interactive story; Make an…
Social Entrepreneurship, Complexity Science & Systems Thinking
There are two social entrepreneurship approaches that focus on addressing complex wicked problems: the complexity approach which is underpinned by complexity science, and the social innovation school approach which is underpinned by systems thinking. During this webinar we will compare and contrast these systems social entrepreneurship approaches. Social entrepreneurship’s complexity approach focuses on the creation…
Australia’s International Space Race
Australia has always punched above it weight in science, technology & engineering and our foray into the international space race has been no different. With the creation of the Australian Space Agency in 2018 we have only strengthened our position on the global stage, forging new opportunities and allowing us to work more collaboratively across…
Hervey Bay SHS Food and Science Spectacular
During Friday Recess 1, students will be able to participate in a range of activities from blowing up marshmallows, tasting food made from bugs, milky way swirls and a whole lot more. Participating students will go into the draw to win their very own microscope.
Deakin University – LIVE Panel – Explore Science Careers
Live Panel – Explore Science Careers Meet real scientists and industry professionals studying and working in different areas with years theme Food: Different by Design. Hear about their career journeys as you explore the many jobs available in science and learn about different pathways. Suitable for secondary students and families.
Deakin University – Edible Lolly DNA
Learn how DNA makes individuals unique and contributes to the different traits we express. Have fun creating a visual representation using lollies. For this workshop you will need: toothpicks four different colours of the same lolly for the shorter strands. For example: marshmallows, gummy bears, party lollies. liquorice straps or lolly straps for the larger…
The Winter STEM in the Community Challenge
About the Challenge Fiftysix Creations, with funding from the ACT Government and Inspiring Australia (ACT) Committee ,invites your child or students to participate in the ‘Winter STEM in the Community Challenge’. The Challenge is an interactive, workshop designed to help students aged 8 to 14 years old, explore the world of STEM, creativity and digital…
Growing Food in Space
How do you grow food in space? Join Dr Brad Tucker and a panel of experts as they discuss the practical aspects and challenges of living (and eating) in space. The panel will highlight the research being done on improving nutrition for astronauts and future space travellers, and how this research relates to everyday life…
Future Food Perspectives: Food Security, Nutrition, and Culture – A Panel Discussion
Feeling peckish? Join us for an expert panel discussion about the future of food. What comes to mind when you think about the future of food? Big picture issues like how to use science to ensure food security for a growing population? How nutritious the food we eat is and how that impacts human health…