Indian space entrepreneur and habitat designer Dr Susmita Mohanty joins Lebanese remote sensing scientist Dr Maya Nasr in conversation. They will discuss their shared vision for space exploration. Drawing on their experiences ― from Nasr launching the Humanity United with MIT Art and Nanotechnology in Space (HUMANS) record of community messages to the International Space…
Topic: Space and Astronomy
Our Crowded Skies – Moriba Jah and Trevor Paglen
Space environmentalist A/Prof Moriba Jah and artist Trevor Paglen reveal the unseen, crowded sky, from space junk to ‘invisible’ surveillance satellites. In this conversation with Dagogo Altraide, they reflect and advocate for the possibility of a dark sky future. This National Science Week event is part of the Sydney Science Festival, presented by Powerhouse. This…
Bodies in Space – Katherine Bennell-Pegg and Xin Liu
Join Australian astronaut Katherine Bennell-Pegg and engineer and artist Xin Liu in conversation with Professor Janna Levin as they reflect on their work informing how the human body adapts to space flight. From training and preparation to zero gravity performance. This National Science Week event is part of the Sydney Science Festival, presented by Powerhouse. …
New York Actress Does Lake Tuggeranong College
Heather Massie takes her one-woman show on Hollywood beauty and inventor Hedy Lamarr to Lake Tuggeranong College in Canberra. Hedy was dubbed the most beautiful woman Hollywood in the 1930s-1940s – but she had a secret. Hedy invented things in her spare time in Hollywood and developed technology for torpedoes during WWII. The same technology…
Writing workshop: Crafting convincing science fiction
Join experienced science writer Sarah Kellett for a writing workshop with practical tips for weaving real science into fiction. With a focus on Mars exploration and space, you’ll be inspired by local researchers and write your own short stories. All participants will receive a gift bag with writing supplies. The two-hour workshop will include…
Biggera Waters State School Science Fair Competition
The Biggera Waters State School Science Fair competition is open to all students from Prep to Year 6. Students are invited to submit their entry into the competition. All entries need to be accompanied by a Scientific Journal. Divisions and categories are the same as the Gold Coast Griffith University Science competition. Winning entries will…
Biggera Waters State School Science Fair Competition
The Biggera Waters State School Science Fair competition is open to all students from Prep to Year 6. Students are invited to submit their entry into the competition. All entries need to be accompanied by a Scientific Journal. Divisions and categories are the same as the Gold Coast Griffith University Science competition. Winning entries will…
Space for Environment
In this presentation, you will learn about how and why we use space to inform the environment. From volcanic eruptions to animal conservation. Satellites (and space) give us a unique view of the Earth that can improve how we use and manage natural environments. After the presentation, explore the rest of the Australian Space Discovery…
The Species Showdown
Join us this National Science Week for The Species Showdown! Scientists will go head to head in the ultimate scientific rumble in the jungle. Get ready to engage your mind and join us for some serious fun as 6 University of Sydney scientists face off in a battle of wits about the survival of…
Sydney Science Trail – Science community networking night
Brought to you by the Australian Museum and Botanic Gardens of Sydney. The Sydney Science Trail is hosting a special event bringing together the science community to network, discover and recognise scientific innovation. Experience live music and pop-up exhibits throughout the night in the Australian Museum’s iconic Hintze Hall. Enjoy drinks as you hear about the successes…