Our goal is to increase student engagement and interest in science, which emphasises on having a week full of fun. All staff, students, and subject areas will be involved to increase student awareness on the role of science, in our everyday lives. Canteen specials will be renamed to scientific names; there will be competitions, prizes,…
Topic: Innovation and Technology
Inspired By Tech Regional Festival: Inspired by TECH Showcase
The DTAC Wangaratta team are thrilled to announce a lineup of captivating events designed to inspire, educate, and showcase the wonders of STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics). Inspired by TECH Showcase: Inspiring Minds, Shaping the Future 10am – 3pm Friday 18 August, Galen Catholic College Experience a dynamic showcase of innovation, collaboration, and cutting-edge…
Inspired By Tech Regional Festival: Unleashing STEM Potential
The DTAC Wangaratta team are thrilled to announce a lineup of captivating events designed to inspire, educate, and showcase the wonders of STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics). Unleashing STEM Potential: Alumni Journeys and Cutting-Edge Research for Tomorrow’s Innovators 6:00pm – 8:00pm Thursday 17 August, Wangaratta Library Uncover the limitless possibilities of STEM at our…
Inspired By Tech Regional Festival: Quantum and Dark Matter Pub Quiz
The DTAC Wangaratta team are thrilled to announce a lineup of captivating events designed to inspire, educate, and showcase the wonders of STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics). Quantum and Dark Matter Pub Quiz Date: 6:30pm – 9:00pm Wednesday 9 August, Wangaratta Club A night of discovering the mysteries of dark matter & the power…
Inspired By Tech Regional Festival: Girl Powered Workshop
The DTAC Wangaratta team are thrilled to announce a lineup of captivating events designed to inspire, educate, and showcase the wonders of STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics). At the Girl Powered Workshop you will embark on a journey of empowerment, and have the chance to meet extraordinary trailblazers in STEM. 5:30pm – 7pm Wednesday 2…
World Science Festival Queensland Ipswich Open Day
World Science Festival Queensland is returning to Ipswich this August. Come join the celebration as The Workshops Rail Museum once again becomes a STEM playground with immersive and family-friendly events for everyone to enjoy. Explore a transport wonderland for hands-on science fun – launch a rocket, step into a new world with Professor Tech’s virtual…
The Day of AI
The Day of AI is a free, full day of highly interactive learning designed to spark curiosity and ignite our future leaders, creators and innovators in the AI space. Our hands-on, creative and easy-to-teach activities will equip your students with the skills they need to thrive in a tech-driven world. The Day of AI is…
Should We Care About Science Denialism?
Some say climate change isn’t happening or isn’t driven by human activities. Some worry that vaccines cause autism or are a lethal conspiracy. Only two-thirds of Americans aged 18-24 believe the Earth is round. Have you faced difficult conversations on these topics with family or friends? How concerned should we be about the unscientific opinions…
Decolonising fire: Indigenous land stewardship and climate futurity
This webinar is the fifth in the Australian Centre’s 2023 Critical Public Conversations series: Country, Climate, Colonialism. In August 2021, Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change released its sixth assessment report which unequivocally identified climate change as a human induced process. Indigenous peoples compromise less than 5% of the world’s population yet we protect 80% of the…
Magical Science
Approximately 30 students from Year 10 will 12 volunteer to be part of Magical Science. They will work together with their peers to run awesome science shows over National Science Week. This project will be facilitated by science teachers and is run by groups of students who are passionate about science concepts (of all strands…