Join Astrophysicist Dr Jessie Christiansen as she takes us on a tour of some of the more fantastic exoplanet discoveries we have made, including some famous, fan-favourite fictional planets brought to life. Timings: 6.15pm Lecture by Dr Jessie Christiansen – Mt Pleasant Primary School – Free 7.30pm Walk to Ballarat Observatory (5min) or Drive for…
STEM professionals and skills are in hot demand. We know it’s a national area of need. But where can your STEM career take you and where could it make the most positive impact? Come along to a panel discussion, following by Q&A opportunity and networking, to consider this important topic. Hosted by RMIT and Teach…
John Monash Science School is proud to present a Live Q+A with Professor Fiona Wood. Facilitated through the Emerging Sciences Victoria (ESV) studio, this live and interactive online session will provide participants with an opportunity to hear from one of Australia’s leading figures in the field of medicine and biomedical innovation. Intended for senior secondary (Years 10-12) and…
How do we get to a zero carbon future while maintaining secure energy supplies? Are batteries the game-changer? What’s next for solar technology? How fast do we need to move on this? As governments across the world struggle with the issue of energy security in a low carbon world, we have gathered an expert panel…
Ever felt ‘hangry’ when you get hungry? The drive to eat is essential for survival. Hunger-sensing neurons in our brains control our food intake to ensure we have enough energy for our day-to-day activities. However, these neurons also influence broader behaviours such as anxiety, fear, motivation and learning. Rachel Clarke from Monash Biomedicine Discovery Institute…
Among other things, the comprehensive course will cover fundamental principles and “rules of the science-writing game”, thus equipping researchers and managers with the confidence and media savvy required to project messages clearly and simply. Hands-on training will be provided in preparing articles, features and illustrative material for many outlets, including in-house, local and international publications…
Wellington Shire Libraries will be conducting science themed Storytime sessions all week to celebrate National Science Week 2018. Stories, rhymes & crafts will all have a scientific spin this week. 45 minutes sessions will be held across all six branches. Stratford Library Wednesday 15 August @ 9.30am Sale Library Wednesday 15 & Thursday 16 August @ 10.30am…
Wellington Shire Libraries will be conducting science themed Storytime sessions all week to celebrate National Science Week 2018. Stories, rhymes & crafts will all have a scientific spin this week. 45 minutes sessions will be held across all six branches. Stratford Library Wednesday 15 August @ 9.30am Sale Library Wednesday 15 & Thursday 16 August @ 10.30am Maffra…
The ‘Sustainability Hype’ is a scenario-based, improvised, interactive panel event, and in Science Week 2018 the Hype will explore how Game Changers and Change Makers deal with the challenges of new technologies, extreme weather, and environmental change. The Hype brings together experts and practitioners in different fields, and puts them on the spot in an…
Do you like fishing or diving? Fancy fossil hunting? Interested in bird or frog calls? If you are curious about the natural world and want be part of a bigger picture then there is a citizen science project that needs you! In National Science Week museum experts Di Bray, Erich Fitzgerald and Karen Rowe will…
Join staff of the Department of Optometry and Vision Sciences for a fascinating, live demonstration of the microscopic structures of the living human eye, and how we go about testing some of the eye’s basic visual functions (e.g. perception of colour and 3D). You will also be introduced to a number of situations where our…
Do you love coding, or have you always wanted to give it a try? Come along for an afternoon of coding fun! Create projects with Scratch and play games to learn new skills. No prior experience with coding is needed, and laptops are provided.
