The Hunter Science Festival is back for its always-popular and jam-packed day of STEM activity on Sunday 20 August 10am to 2pm at Newcastle Museum. This year’s Festival theme of Innovation – Powering Future Industries will include hands-on interactive learning experiences, showcasing local technology and scientific research happening across the Hunter. Festival highlights make and…
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Panel Discussion: Empowering Women in STEM for Sustainable Impact
Hosted By Dr Bita Zaferanloo, lead of Shaping STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) Futures at Swinburne, join us for an inspiring discussion focussed on STEM communication and leadership. In this session, Dr Dana Rezazadegan, a nominated Superstar of STEM in 2020. Will share her inspiring career journey. This will follow with a Women in…
Inquisitive Kids Program – CSI Forensics Lab!
An after-school workshop for primary aged children, with Fizzics Education. This forensic science workshop is designed to intrigue budding super sleuths who enjoy their science mixed with a bit of drama! With over 60 curriculum-linked incursions on offer, Fizzics Education excels at putting together an engaging and educational programme to bring science to life. Participants…
Parents and Young People Vaping Prevention Workshop
Join us at Liverpool City Library for the free Parents & Young People Vaping Prevention Workshop. Delivered and supported by South Western Sydney Local Health District (SWSLHD), this crucial workshop is designed to empower you as parents and young people with knowledge and evidence-based health information to prevent vaping from harming your family. Do you…
Queensland Children’s Hospital STEM Fair
Students, their siblings and parents can engage with the following groups as part of a STEM fair: STEM Punks CoralWatch Dr Rob Bell Experimentary The Create Lab /Professor Tech Chinchilla sand megafauna (palaeontology) presented by PhD candidate Mr Vikram Viakil (University of Queensland) Sharkecology presented by Dr Marielle Familiar Lopez
A Whole Lot of AgriScience
During National Science Week we are replacing our whole timetable with agriscience, and some kitchen science. Every session from Monday to Friday will be dedicated to getting our hands dirty (and wet, and sticky, and germy) as we get stuck into practical agriscience activities. We are in the perfect spot for it, being located in…
STEM Town Hall Meeting, with Dr. Monique Ryan MP
Melbourne-based STEM professionals are invited to a town hall-style meeting with Dr Monique Ryan, the Federal Member for Kooyong. This is a fantastic opportunity for people working in STEM to discuss matters of science and policy with a current policy-maker. Moderated by Dr Ben McAllister, a Swinburne Research Fellow, the aim of the meeting is…
Townsville STEM Faire
Ignite your curiosity at the Townsville STEM Faire this National Science Week. Join Townsville Citylibraries and the Townsville STEM Hub at Citylibraries Riverway and the Riverway Precinct for a day of discovery in science, technology, engineering and maths. From prep students to professionals, the Townsville STEM Faire has something to inspire everyone. Experience live science…
Future Medicine: Stem Cells and Cancer webinar
Meet the scientists working at the forefront of cancer research and find out. What kinds of cancer can be treated with stem cell transplants? How is umbilical cord blood used to treat some types of cancer? How is stem cell science changing our understanding of how cells go rogue, leading to conditions like skin cancer…
The Drag Experiment
The Drag Experiment is the show of the year for drag lovers, science nerds, and all folks across the LGBTQIA+ and STEM spectra. Headlined by four phenomenal people who are scientists by day and drag performers by night. You’ll be dazzled with show stopping drag performances interwoven with scientific concepts and research. Hosted by Dr…