For those who like their forensic science, join us at Oakleigh library and use your fingerprints, chromatography, codes and DNA to help solve the most devious of strawberry theft crimes.
Have fun with creative technologies such as Lego Mindstorms, Little bits and Ozobots. Ages 7+. Bookings essential.
Local secondary aged students are invited to hear from Astrophysicist Dr Jessie Christiansen Jessie has been called the “Tomb Raider of exoplanet research”. Working at the NASA Exoplanet Science Institute at Caltech, Jessie searches for, studies, and catalogues extrasolar planets – planets orbiting other stars. Her main research focuses on using the thousands of exoplanets…
Come join us during National Science Week in our Maker Space and let’s get Chatty with Chatbots. Chatbots are robots that are designed to perform repetitive tasks, analyse data and integrate your applications and services. Chatbots are becoming increasingly common for technical support, customer service, training, and improving workflows. If you’ve ever found yourself constantly…
Join us and discover what a ‘carbon neutral’ world would be like and how are we going to achieve this. The link and solution between carbon emissions, climate change and a future of clean energy is through chemistry; from removing our dependence on fossil fuels that powers our modern society, the physical chemistry behind carbon…
Melbourne is an amazing city for mathematically inspired architecture. Your guide Burkard Polster will demonstrate with a whirlwind tour of mathematical Melbourne: explore the rep-tiles of Federation Square, cast a 5-dimensional Penrose shadow at Storey Hall, experience life in a one-sided holiday house, and much more. Is it all really maths? Come see! Associate Professor Burkard…
Have you tried Raspberry Pi with your children yet? Join Shashwat at Clayton library and discover the fabulous world of Raspberry Pi. Children and their families will be immersed in the world of minicomputers, Python programming and hands on activities.
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…
