Are you a high school or university student in Canberra considering a career in science, technology or engineering? Do you wonder what scientists actually do? Then come along to the Science in ACTion Careers Day at ANU on 15 August. Representatives from a variety of science-related industries in Canberra will be at Melville Hall in…
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Science in ACTion – Speaker series
The Science in ACTion Speakers Series is one not to be missed! With astronauts, artists, the latest in climate research, supercomputers, authors and engineers there is something for everyone. The young and young at heart aren’t forgotten either with problem solving puppets and explosive science shows. Have a look at what’s on (90kB ,PDF)and plan…
Giant textile brain unveiled
Using thousands of handmade textile neurons crafted by people from all over Australia and beyond, Neural Knitworks will soon unveil its first giant brain installation at the Hazelhurst Regional Gallery and Art Centre in Gymea. All are welcome to attend the opening night at 7pm on Thursday 21st August. The exhibition will be on show…
Sapphire Coast Science Festival
Volunteers have been extra busy on the Far South Coast lately, pulling together a great set of activities for people in the area interested in or wanting to have a taste of science during National Science Week 2014. It all kicks off with three experts from the ANU speaking about climate, water and fire at…
Becoming Martian, and other things
National Science Week is just a month way, and things are starting to get chaotic here in Perth. After Inspiring Australia’s amazing support last year, lessons about running science events have been learnt… so we’re going bigger. Much MUCH bigger! I’ll be proudly introducing kids & parents to the wonders of space exploration, inviting them…
Science Fiction at Kawana Waters State College
My name is Jordan Knight, I am a student at Kawana Waters State College and am running an event in the school for National Science Week. For the whole of Term 2, I’ve had been doing science presentations for my class covering the concepts of: The Big Bang Theory, Black Holes, Dinosaurs, and Evolution. After…
ACT #natsciwk Program Poster
The ACT National Science Week Coordinating Committee have just published a poster program guide that is being distributed around Canberra over the next few weeks. The event listing on the poster is not exhaustive and we’re sure that more will be added to the website event calendar between now and National Science Week. You can download the…
WA Small Grant Recipients 2014
The WA National Science Week Coordinating Committee was thrilled at the number and quality of applications they received in 2014. The events selected to receive funding in 2014 include: Perth Metropolitan events Being Martian Josh Richards and Launch Pad Speaking Explore space science and the mystery of the red planet through a variety of events…
ACT seed grant recipients 2014
The science of glass, decoding the dance of the chromosome 21, flying seeds, living rocks, science in the pub, the secret life of plants and the maths of pizza… These are just some of the innovative events the ACT National Science Week Coordinating Committee will be supporting in 2014 as part of its second round…
Seed grants in the ACT
The ACT Science Week Coordinating Committee is offering seed grants of between $500 – $1000 (incl. GST) to support science engagement events, programs and activities conducted between 1 July and 31 October 2014. There is a total of $9000 available in this round. Individual grants will be made for no more than $1000. Favourable consideration…