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TAS: Seed grants for 2021 events now open
Apply now to receive funds to run a STEM event or activity in Tasmania in 2021. Individuals, organisations and businesses are invited to apply for funding to help support your public STEM ...
TAS: Seed grants for 2021 announced
The Tasmanian National Science Week Coordinating Committee is excited to announce that grants of up to $2000 will soon be available for events and activities in National Science Week 2021. If you ...
Watch Science Week Tas TV
National Science Week has officially ended but what if you didn't have enough time to check out all the live events? It's time to tune in to Science Week Tas TV on YouTube. Subscribe to the ...
The Sciencing Continues – for students and teachers
National Science Week may be over for another year ?, but there are still lots of opportunities to get involved in science. Teachers, maybe you’re looking for some inspiration from National ...
DIY Science: Iron cereal
What you need: an ‘iron fortified’ cereal (we used cornflakes) the strongest magnet you can find (two ID badge magnets worked for us) some water and a stick blender What to do: Blend about 1/2 ...
National Science Week – so far
And just like that, National Science Week is almost over. But don’t worry – there are still plenty of events that you can attend over the last few days (and some sneaky ones over the next few ...
DIY Science: Elephant’s toothpaste
What you need: 125 ml 6% hydrogen peroxide (also labelled 20Vol), available from pharmacies 1 sachet dry yeast powder lukewarm water dishwashing detergent food colouring (not cochineal) empty ...
Looking for a Weekend of Wonder?
What a week it’s been! Seven days so far and hundreds of events, it’s been a sensational week of webinars, shows, workshops, DIY science, films and many more. But don’t fear, it’s not over yet. ...
DIY Science: Honeycomb
What you need: 1 1⁄2 cups caster sugar 1/3 cup golden syrup 1/3 cup honey 1/3 cup water 2 teaspoons bicarbonate soda melted chocolate to serve What to do: Line a deep sided baking tray with ...
Celebrating First Nations Knowledge this Science Week
During National Science Week we celebrate Indigenous knowledge, as throughout our past, and in the present day, First Nations people and their wisdom have made significant contributions to the ...