VICTORIA
From Melbourne to Mars: The Hunt for Life in Space
When? Saturday 17 August @ 12pm-12.45pm
Where? Planetarium, Scienceworks Melbourne
Hear the latest update on Mars with Dr Adrian Brown, Deputy Program Scientist on NASA’s Perseverance Mission. This live planetarium session will be hosted by Dr Tanya Hill, with Dr Adrian Brown appearing on-screen from Washington D.C., USA to share his story of growing up in Melbourne and making it to NASA.
As the Deputy Program Scientist on NASA’s latest mission to Mars, Dr Brown will provide an update on NASA’s search for signs of ancient life on Mars. Dr Brown is working on an ambitious mission that will one day bring carefully selected Martian rocks and soil back here to Earth so they can be better studied and examined for signs of Martian life.
VICTORIA
National Science Week Bayside Schools Day
When? Tuesday 13 August @ 10am-2pm (timed sessions)
Where? Bayside Gallery
This National Science Week, join Bayside Gallery for their Prehistoric Bayside Schools Day. Treat your students to an up-close encounter with a real-life palaeontologist, handle fossils, and learn all about the prehistoric history of Bayside! Limited places available and bookings are essential.
NEW SOUTH WALES
Sydney Science Festival
Organised by Powerhouse Museum
When? 10-17 August
Where? Events held all over Sydney
The annual Sydney Science Festival brings together leading creatives and scientists from all around the world who are radically rethinking our understanding of the sky, Country and each other.
NEW SOUTH WALES
Sydney Zoo – The Science of Survival
When? 10-18 August
Where? Sydney Zoo
Join Sydney Zoo for Science Week 2024. Species around the world and locally are threatened now more than ever. But how are scientists, zookeepers and local heroes working together to ensure species survive? Inspire your students and get hands-on with activities for all stages.
Science Week school group visit includes:
- Free workshops with experts
- Learn about animal threats and conservation actions
- Discover how to become a citizen scientist
- FREE Science Week discovery trail map – win prizes when completing the Species Survival Challenge
QUEENSLAND
Robotics and Coding Workshop
When? Saturday 10 & Saturday 17 August
Where? Robina Community Centre
A robotics workshop designed for hands-on robotics learning and a whole lot of fun for students aged 6 to 12. Project-based and child-centred, this fun and educational program is the perfect session to keep students entertained and learning across the school break.
THE NORTHERN TERRITORY
The Whales Tale
When? Wednesday 14 August – Sunday 18 August
Where? Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory
This National Science Week, MAGNT and Darwin Festival (DF) will partner for their third year to present Born in a Taxi’s The Whale’s Tale. Featuring a 9-metre whale puppet, this outdoor interactive theatre show combines playful performance with an inspiring environmental message.
When a whale washes up on a beach and is discovered by a child, the whale’s spirit embarks on a journey to find out what is wrong, with the help of one zany Dr Walrus. This beautiful performance highlights the plight of northern Australian whales and the threat of ocean pollution. There are links to real ocean clean-up opportunities in Darwin and the work of Larrakia Rangers in monitoring biodiversity in Darwin Harbour. The audience will leave with an appreciation of the impact of ocean pollution on marine creatures.
WEBINAR
Big ideas and inspiring careers
Organised by The Western Australian Biodiversity Science Institute
When? Friday 16 August @ 12.30pm-1.30pm (AWST)
A unique opportunity to connect with and learn from exceptional women who are addressing some of the most pressing environmental challenges of our time. Listen to panellists who are carving diverse and remarkable paths in the fields of wildlife biology, conservation, science communication and marine biology. They will share their career journey and the innovative approaches they are taking to develop successful and meaningful careers.
A National Science Week event ideal for senior high school students, undergraduate and postgraduate students eager to explore impactful career opportunities.
WEBINAR
Keeping an eye on water
Organised by CSIRO
When? Thursday 15 August @ 11am-11.40am (AEST)
This webinar is most suited for students in Years 7-9 but is open to any age.
How can taking a picture on your phone help us predict a slimy green algal bloom or a mass fish kill or even when it’s safe to go for a swim? Join CSIRO for a webinar to learn about CSIRO’s AquaWatch Australia, a national service they’re developing to give water quality updates and forecasts. AquaWatch will combine water quality sensor data with satellite images from space to measure water quality all around Australia.
Learn how CSIRO are using AI and other computing techniques to turn all this data into useful monitoring and predictions that environment managers, fish farms and the community can use to check water quality and make prepared decisions. Plus, learn how you can add data about your local waterways by taking a quick photo on your phone. Your photos could help validate what we’re seeing from 600km away in space!
COMPETITION
Illustrate your future
Organised by QUT Centre for Data Science
When? 5 July-16 August
A free National Science Week online event, ‘Illustrate Your Future’, gives you the chance to visualise and illustrate your dreams of becoming anything you want. This could be a scientist, mathematician, engineer, programmer – any profession that inspires you. All you have to do is illustrate your dream career or future self through drawing, painting, or any other medium. Every applicant will receive a FREE copy of ‘Wondrous Worlds: The Extraordinary Adventures of a Curious Mathematician’ by Katie Buchhorn. Categories: Children (<12 years), Teens (13-19 years), Adults (20+ years) and Groups (e.g., classrooms, community, libraries).
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