Victoria 2050 exhibition showcases a new educational resource that draws on aspects of scientific thinking through decision making and design challenges. Using scenario-based learning, students engage in evidence-based decision making, hypothesising, innovative problem solving, and critical and creative thinking. The resource is designed to encourage curiosity, exploration of intended and unintended consequences, while demonstrating how…
Topic: Health and Medical
Extract DNA from Fruit
You’ll get the chance to see DNA up close and learn the steps scientist use to unlock the building blocks of life. We’ll be using strawberries (because they are packed with easily extractable DNA), but any fruit will work!
They did what? Short video competiton
The They Did What? video competition is back and we’re calling on students from across Australia to help uncover inspiring stories of everyday Australians making a difference in STEM. This year, we want to hear stories from those who are under-represented in narratives of STEM success. Stories don’t need to come from people with big…
DNA Extraction from Fruit
Experience an exciting experiment – extracting DNA from fruit! You’ll get the chance to see DNA strands up close and learn the steps scientists use to unlock the building blocks of life.
Online Science Trivia
Let’s get quizzical! Join us for a fun-filled Online Science Trivia quiz that will put your knowledge to the test! It’s perfect for young science fans, future quiz masters, or anyone eager to learn something cool. Whether you’re a budding biologist or just love learning new things, this quiz is for YOU! Jump on anytime…
Namoi Valley Christian School Middle School STEM Challenge
The STEM Challenge is an exciting hands-on competition designed to engage Year 5–8 students in problem-solving, critical thinking, and teamwork through a series of interactive science and engineering challenges. This event will be facilitated by our Science teaching team, who will guide, encourage, and assess students as they work through the activities. Students will be…
Mentoring Event for Early-Career and Future Scientists
When I started my career in laboratory medicine, I thought the unknown was only found in faraway galaxies. Now I know that some of the greatest adventures happen within us — hidden in our blood, cells, and genes. I’m inspired by those who dared to ask, “What if?” and went on to change the…
Brentwood Primary Science Fair
The Year 1-6 Science Fair will be a two-day event celebrating student creativity and scientific inquiry. Students will design and present their own science fair projects, exploring topics across various scientific disciplines. These student-made projects will be displayed throughout the school hall, where the entire school community will have the opportunity to interact with the…
UniSQ Webinar Series – Agriculture, environment, and innovation
Open to everyone, this virtual event series will feature leading UniSQ researchers sharing their latest findings. Each session is hosted live via Zoom, offering attendees the opportunity to engage directly with scientists during Q&A segments. Monday 11 August | 12pm AEST Ursula Kennedy – “From Grape to Glass: Adapting to a Hotter Harvest” Explore how climate…
Science with Dr Karl LIVE! Hosted by Lucy Smith
For the first time ever, triple j’s Science with Dr Karl is going live! Everyone’s favourite science communicator, Dr Karl Kruszelnicki, and triple j Mornings host Lucy Smith are stepping out of the triple j studio and onto the stage, with a special edition live show on Monday, 11 August at The Enmore Theatre, on Gadigal Land, Sydney. Science with…