This year’s Young Tassie Scientists are University of Tasmania scientists who are keen to share their work through interactive talks and hands-on activities in Tasmanian schools and communities during National Science Week. The Young Tassie Scientists on this roadtrip are: Eloise Bennett (she/her), marine scientist – Looking at seaweeds Niam Askey-Doran (he/him), geophysicist – Physics and…
Topic: Environment and Nature
Young Tassie Scientists at East Devonport Primary School
This year’s Young Tassie Scientists are University of Tasmania scientists who are keen to share their work through interactive talks and hands-on activities in Tasmanian schools and communities during National Science Week. The Young Tassie Scientists on this roadtrip are: Bibek Khatiwada (he/him), geneticist – All about genetics Himanshu Saraswat (he/him), geneticist – Genetics and exercise…
Young Tassie Scientists at Sassafras Primary School
This year’s Young Tassie Scientists are University of Tasmania scientists who are keen to share their work through interactive talks and hands-on activities in Tasmanian schools and communities during National Science Week. The Young Tassie Scientists on this roadtrip are: Paula Ruiz-Ruiz (she/her), marine scientist – Marine biology & ecology Nina Gunawan (she/her,) chemist – Chemistry…
Young Tassie Scientists at Sprent Primary School
This year’s Young Tassie Scientists are University of Tasmania scientists who are keen to share their work through interactive talks and hands-on activities in Tasmanian schools and communities during National Science Week. The Young Tassie Scientists on this roadtrip are: Paula Ruiz-Ruiz (she/her), marine scientist – Marine biology and ecology Nina Gunawan (she/her,) chemist – Chemistry…
Young Tassie Scientists at Ridgely Primary School
This year’s Young Tassie Scientists are University of Tasmania scientists who are keen to share their work through interactive talks and hands-on activities in Tasmanian schools and communities during National Science Week. The Young Tassie Scientists on this roadtrip are: Katya Bandow (she/her), plant scientist – Plant science & ecology Ash Russell (they/them), biostatistician – Brains…
The Fabulous, Freaky, and Fierce World of Female Reproduction
Think the vagina is a simple tube? Think again. See wacky and unexpected female reproductive strategies come to life with a series of interactive improv skits and explore our exhibit of 3D-printed animal vaginas. Vaginas are anything but simple receptacles and female animals are not the passive players they have been made out to be….
Young Tassie Scientists at Cape Barren Primary School
This year’s Young Tassie Scientists are University of Tasmania scientists who are keen to share their work through interactive talks and hands-on activities in Tasmanian schools and communities during National Science Week. The Young Tassie Scientists involved are: Shasta Henry (she/her), entomologist Ash Russell (they/them), biostatistician The Young Tassie Scientists program is made possible by National Science…
STEM + Sustainability: Pioneering Pathways to a Greener Future
Do you love science and tech and want a career that can help combat climate change, preserve our reefs, mitigate disasters or secure our future food? Join QUT and Careers with STEM for a National Science Week panel on Science + Sustainability. Discover how to blend your passion for science and technology with a drive for…
Fossil Cupcakes
Transition students will explore geology through play with a dedicated parent baking layered cupcakes. The students will dig and chomp into the cupcakes exploring the different layers they find. They will link this concept to the environment and how the ground under their feet is made up of different layers of rock.
Nature Scavenger Hunt
Pre-school students will explore the gardens in the school grounds with their Year 6 buddy class. Jeanie Baker’s iconic book, Where the Forest Meets the Sea, will be read to engage the pre-school students by thinking about the nature they might find in their school gardens and playgrounds. Pre-schoolers along with their buddies will head…