SCINEMA International Science Film Festival @ East Gippsland Shire Library
2018-08-17 14:00 - 16:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | East Gippsland Shire Library, 22 Service Street, Bairnsdale, VIC, 3875, Australia
SCINEMA is the largest science film festival in the southern hemisphere showcasing the best in science cinema from around the world. SCINEMA is a celebration of the power of the moving image to inspire the young, satisfy the curious, explain the baffling and ask the impossible.

Science Festival - Tiny Leaps Over Deep Chasms: How to be a Sustainability Leader
2018-08-17 14:00 - 15:00 | Forum Theatre, University of Melbourne, Parkville, VIC, 3010, Australia
Presented by Dr Adam Bumpus, Senior Lecturer in Environment and Innovation from the School of Geography.
We are at an unprecedented time in the history of humankind. We know that disruption is all around us and challenging the way that we live, the economies that we work in, and the environment that supports us.
We need to innovate and connect or die. But we don’t know how to do this within the timeframes needed and within the paradigms we have currently.
It’s clear that we need a new sustainable business way of doing, but despite the rhetoric largely this still is not happening. This is why we need to start taking some tiny leaps – for our own paths and own happiness. This talk is part of a series of talks on how we as people and businesses will thrive in the new economy. It places you as the CEO to create change around, and within, you.
This talk is for anyone who wants to understand how we can make our world more sustainable (even if you’re not in sustainability, you are part of sustainability), and the need to take tiny leaps many times a day. It gives the context of how to become this person, the tools and thinking you can use, and some examples of how I did this in different contexts. Its open and honest and gives you a pathway to do this.
See the full list of events for Science Festival.

The Science of Carbon Capture and Storage
2018-08-17 11:30 - 14:00 | Port of Sale, 70 Foster Street, Sale, VIC, 3850, Australia
Victoria’s CarbonNet Project is holding a ‘Science of Carbon Capture and Storage’ drop-in information session.
Come along and learn more about the CarbonNet Project, and carbon capture and storage in Victoria and around the world, from some of Australia’s leading research organisations.

Launch: Balloon to the Edge of Space
2018-08-17 11:00 - 13:00 | twistED, 2 Radcliffe Street, Echuca, VIC, 3564, Australia
Celebrate National Science Week with a trip to space!
This workshop will be a fun and interactive exploration of space, technology and how space impacts our modern life.
This will culminate in the launch of a high altitude balloon – fitted with a camera balloon that we will send to the edge of space. This involves a helium weather balloon with a payload that includes a GPS tracker (to follow the journey), a camera to capture the action, and a little space traveller toy. We expect the balloon to reach ~ 30km before bursting and descending with a parachute back to Earth.
For teachers or groups – please confirm via email to Julian O’Shea so we know who to expect and to arrange any logistics.
*Balloon launch subject to weather conditions and CASA approval.

Science Week Storytime: Heyfield Library
2018-08-17 10:30 - 11:15 | Heyfield Library, 38 MacFarlane Street, Heyfield, VIC, 3858, Australia
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 Library Thursday 16 August @ 11.00am
Yarram Library Thursday 16 August @ 11.00am
Rosedale Library Friday 17 August @ 10.30am
Heyfield Library Friday 17 August @ 10.30am

Sessions are free and open to all pre-school aged children.

Science Week Storytime: Rosedale Library
2018-08-17 10:30 - 11:15 | Rosedale Library, 70 Foster Street, Rosedale, VIC, 3850, Australia
Wellington Shire Libraries will be conducting science themed Storytime sessions all week to celebrate National Science Week. 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 Library Thursday 16 August @ 11.00am
Yarram Library Thursday 16 August @ 11.00am
Rosedale Library Friday 17 August @ 10.30am
Heyfield Library Friday 17 August @ 10.30am

Sessions are free and open to all pre-school aged children.

SCINEMA International Science Film Festival @ Marrar Woorn Neighbourhood House
2018-08-17 10:00 - 21:00 | Marrar Woorn Neighbourhood House, Apollo Bay Community Centre, 4 Whelan Street, Apollo Bay, VIC, 3233, Australia

Intersection of Science and Experimental Art
2018-08-16 20:00 - 21:30 | Waurn Ponds Library, 230 Pioneer Road, Grovedale, VIC, 3216, Australia
A showcase event investigating the intersections of Science and Experimental Arts Practice will be held at Geelong within the Waurn Ponds Library meeting space. The performance and workshop will be followed with a chance for the audience to meet with the performers and carry this momentum in the creation of an inspiring space for discussion. Performances will programmed within the scope of areas such as technology (both science and art platforms), acoustic ecology and neuroscience. Neurologist and comedian David Farmer will MC the event and add a comedic look at his world of neuroscience.
Musical performance/workshop
Vicki Hallett – Acoustic Ecology on the African Continent
Jem Savage – Arduino, Max/MSP and the Isomorphic Pitch Shifting Interface
David Farmer is a Scottish Neuroscientist based at the Florey Institute in Melbourne and is most knowledgeable about the brainstem. This is the area of the brain that regulates things like your heart rate and your blood pressure. It also generates the rhythm of your breathing. Scientists that study fancy things like consciousness would call this ‘housekeeping’ but David calls it ‘why you are not dead’.
David is a passionate public speaker and advocate for science. His recently debuted show ‘Why You’re Not Dead Yet’ enjoyed a sell-out run at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival. He won the Victorian state heat (also clinching the people’s choice award) at the ‘FameLab’ competition after delivering a 3 minute talk on his research to a lay audience. He was named runner up at the Australian National Final. He has since made radio appearances on ABC 774 (Lindy Burns, Libby Gore) and ABC 720 (Gillian O’Shaughnessy), RRR’s Einstein-A-Go-Go, the Sci-Gasm podcast, Diffusion Science Radio and was once interviewed by comedian Colin Lane for his web-series of ‘Cup of Tea with Col’.

Three Years of Winter: The (Scientific) Story Behind Shelley's Frankenstein
2018-08-16 19:00 - 20:00 | Monash University, Room G09, 16 Rainforest Walk, Clayton, VIC, 3168, Australia
“It was a dark and stormy night…” …hold on a minute, let’s ditch this cliched horror story! It was actually a hot and tropical April in 1815, prior to the terror that would engulf the inhabitants of Sumbawa, Indonesia.
In this gothic tale that weaves art and science, Monash University’s Dr James Driscoll will focus on the geological and climatic catastrophe that created the conditions for the writing of Frankenstein by Mary Shelley, three years later and half a world away.
We’ll also explore the science of catastrophic volcanic eruptions and comment on the present volcanic hazards of Victoria.

Our Mesozoic Menagerie: Australia's Dinosaurs
2018-08-16 19:00 - 20:00 | Ecolinc Science Centre, 17-23 Labilliere Street, Bacchus Marsh, Victoria, 3340, Australia
Come and hear about Australia’s Cretaceous dinosaurs and the latest exciting findings.
Four major areas are currently providing new insights into Australia’s Cretaceous dinosaurs, who lived from 145 to 66 million years ago. These are the Dampier Peninsula in Western Australia, the Strzelecki and Otway ranges in Victoria, Lightning Ridge in New South Wales, and the Eromanga Basin in Queensland.
Swinburne University palaeontologist Dr Stephen Poropat has been digging up Australian dinosaur fossils since 2004, and will share his latest exciting findings

Is your brain lying to you?
2018-08-16 19:00 - 20:00 | Glen Waverley Library 112 Kingsway, Glen Waverley
Our brains learn about the outside world through our senses. But our senses aren’t always to be trusted. Ever wondered why the wheels on cars sometimes appear to spin backwards? Or why the internet can’t seem to agree on what colour ‘The Dress’ is? If you’ve ever wondered why we are so susceptible to visual illusions, and what is actually happening in our brains when we view them, come along to this talk to find out for yourself.
Brian Oakley from Monash Biomedicine Discovery Institute will talk about his recent research on the brain at a free talk at the Library during National Science Week 2018.

Young Scientists Research Prizes - 2018 Competition
2018-08-16 18:30 - 21:30 | Royal Society of Victoria, 8 La Trobe Street, Melbourne, Vic, 3000, Australia
To foster and recognise excellence in Victoria’s early career scientists, the Royal Society of Victoria has established four prestigious, competitive prizes, open to Victorian students in their final year of doctoral candidature.
Eight finalists will compete across all areas of the Biomedical & Health Sciences, Biological Sciences (non-human), Earth Sciences and Physical Sciences, based on demonstration of the applicant’s excellence in scientific research, ability to communicate scientific information clearly and succinctly to an audience of scientists and members of the general public on their particular research field and to answer questions from the audience.
Of the eight finalists, only four will win the prize of $1250 for their respective categories. Each of the short-listed candidates will be required to give a 15 minute oral presentation (10 minutes presentation, 5 minutes discussion) before a general audience of scientists and members at the Society on 16 August, commencing from 6:30 pm.
Winners will be announced at a special function (following the competition) in the Royal Society of Victoria’s Burke & Wills Room.

Science Festival - Female Game Changers of STEM
2018-08-16 18:30 - 20:30 | Basement Theatre, Melbourne School of Design, The University of Melbourne, Parkville, VIC, 3010, Australia
Game Changers & Change Makers explores how women have shaped our world through science and engineering.
Join us to hear from CSIRO’s Dr Danielle Kennedy, the Defence Science Institute’s Dr Regina Crameri, and QinetiQ Australia Board Non-executive Director, AVM (Ret’d) Margaret Staib AM CSC as they take a look back at some of the most influential female scientists and engineers throughout history and provide insights into their personal career journeys in these fields.
You’ll then have the opportunity to ask questions and find out what these inspiring female leaders see as shaping the future for science and engineering careers during an interactive panel discussion moderated by Dr Georgina Such from the School of Chemistry and join them afterwards for networking drinks.
Supported by QinetiQ, in collaboration with the University of Melbourne.
See the full list of events for Science Festival.

Immersive Science II: Revealing the Invisible Universe
2018-08-16 18:30 - 20:00 | Emerald Secondary School and Mount Burnett Observatory, 425 Belgrave Gembrook Road, Emerald, VIC, 3782, Australia
Take a tour of the invisible Universe. We will provide everyone with a SciVR headset to take them out of this world to the world of colliding black holes and microscopic wonders.
Join Professor Alan Duffy and Dr Rebecca Allen to discover how Australian scientists are leading the way in probing the Universe through ripples in the fabric of space-time and providing unique views of the microscopic world. Explore this Universe through the use of ground-breaking Virtual Reality technology and make new discoveries through Q&A with the speakers.
Prior to the Virtual Reality tour please download the free SciVR app for your smartphone.
This program has been made possible with the generous support of the ARC Centre of Excellence for Gravitational Wave Discovery (OzGrav), Swinburne University of Technology, State Library Victoria and ARC Centre of Excellence for Future Low-Energy Electronics Technologies (FLEET) and is supported by the Australian Government as part of National Science Week.
Please arrive at 6:30pm to get your VR headset set up for a 7pm start.

Immersive Science II: Revealing the invisible universe
2018-08-16 18:30 - 20:00 | Mornington Peninsula Libraries, Vancouver Street, Mornington, VIC, 3931, Australia
Take a tour of the invisible Universe. We will provide everyone with a SciVR headset to take them out of this world to the world of colliding black holes and microscopic wonders.
Join Professor Alan Duffy and Dr Rebecca Allen to discover how Australian scientists are leading the way in probing the Universe through ripples in the fabric of space-time and providing unique views of the microscopic world. Explore this Universe through the use of ground-breaking Virtual Reality technology and make new discoveries through Q&A with the speakers.
Prior to the Virtual Reality tour please download the free SciVR app for your smartphone.
Please arrive from 1:30pm to get your headset ready for a 2pm start.
This program has been made possible with the generous support of the ARC Centre of Excellence for Gravitational Wave Discovery (OzGrav), Swinburne University of Technology, State Library Victoria and ARC Centre of Excellence for Future Low-Energy Electronics Technologies (FLEET) and is supported by the Australian Government as part of National Science Week.

Immersive Science II: Revealing the invisible universe
2018-08-16 18:30 - 20:00 | Daylesford Library, Vincent Street, Daylesford, VIC, 3460, Australia

Immersive Science II: Revealing the invisible universe
2018-08-16 18:30 - 20:00 | Yarra Plenty Regional Library, 57-61 Laurel Street, Whittlesea, VIC, 3757, Australia

Immersive Science II: Revealing the invisible universe
2018-08-16 18:30 - 20:00 | Maryborough Regional Library, 91 Nolan Street, Maryborough, VIC, 3465, Australia

Immersive Science II: Revealing the invisible universe
2018-08-16 18:30 - 20:00 | Swan Hill Library Service, 53 Campbell Street, Swan Hill, VIC, 3585, Australia

Immersive Science II: Revealing the invisible universe
2018-08-16 18:30 - 20:00 | Goldfields Libraries – Bendigo, 259 Hargreaves Street, Bendigo, VIC, 3552, Australia

Immersive science II: Revealing the invisible universe
2018-08-16 18:30 - 20:00 | Mt Goat Brewery, 80 North Street, Richmond, Victoria, 3121, Australia
Love science? Enjoy delicious craft beers? Then join Professor Alan Duffy and Dr Rebecca Allen at Mt Goat Brewery to discover how Australian scientists are leading the way in probing the Universe through ripples in the fabric of space-time and providing unique views of the microscopic world. Explore this Universe through the use of ground-breaking Virtual Reality technology and make new discoveries through Q&A with the speakers all while enjoying an award-winning beer.
Prior to the Virtual Reality tour please download the free SciVR app for your smartphone.
This program has been made possible with the generous support of the ARC Centre of Excellence for Gravitational Wave Discovery (OzGrav), Swinburne University of Technology, and ARC Centre of Excellence for Future Low-Energy Electronics Technologies (FLEET) and is supported by the Australian Government as part of National Science Week.
Cost

Earlybird tickets $10.00
Normal entry $15.00

REGISTER HERE

Engineers Without Borders: Coding in Disaster Relief
2018-08-16 16:00 - 17:00 | Wheelers Hill Library, 860 Ferntree Gully Road, Wheelers Hill, Victoria, 3150, Australia
Do you like coding and engineering? Join Monash Chapter Engineers Without Borders at Wheelers Hill Library and learn how to code in a disaster relief situation.
EWBA is a member – based, community organisation that creates social value through engineering. Meet the volunteers from Monash University Chapter and learn some coding skills.

Colourful Chemistry
2018-08-16 16:00 - 17:00 | Thomastown Library, 52 Main Street, Thomastown, VIC, 3074, Australia
Learn about the chemistry of colour with some fun and simple science experiements. We will be using ingredients that you can find at home or a supermarket.
Bookings essential. For Ages 5+.

Static Electricity Experiments at Sydenham Library
2018-08-16 16:00 - 17:00 | Sydenham Library, 1 Station Street, Taylors Lakes, VIC, 3038, Australia
Want to learn how to make things levitate, bend water or move bubbles? Come and explore the magic of static electricity!

Slime Time at Keilor Library
2018-08-16 16:00 - 17:00 | Keilor Library, 704B Old Calder Highway, Keilor, VIC, 3036, Australia
Have fun creating all sorts of slime to squish, stretch, probe, poke and play with.

Robot Wars
2018-08-16 16:00 - 17:00 | Beaumaris Library, 96 Reserve Road, Beaumaris, VIC, 3193, Australia
Learn even more about robotics with our programable Edison robot!

DIY Bath Bombs
2018-08-16 16:00 - 17:00 | Healesville Library, 110 River Street, Healsville, VIC, 3777, Australia
Make your own bath bombs to take home for a relaxing soak!
We’ll create customised bath bombs with different scents and colours, and learn about the science behind what makes bath bombs fizz.

Slime Making
2018-08-16 16:00 - 17:00 | Belgrave Library, Reynolds Lane, Belgrave, VIC, 3160, Australia
Make some squishy, gooey slime that you can take home with you, and learn the science that makes Slime! Choose your colours, add some glitter and all sorts of ingredients to make your slime unique.

STEM Reading and Design Challenge
2018-08-16 13:30 - 17:30 | Phoenix P-12 Community College, Hertford Street, Sebastopol, VIC, 3356, Australia
Students will read a book (fiction or non-fiction) related to STEM and do one of the following inspired by the book they have read:

plan and carry out an experiment; or
plan and build an invention.

Students will present their findings/invention to the school community during lunchtime and to parents and the wider community during NationalScience Week. This project allows students to conduct science and engineering activities beyond the usual science program. Students with have full ownership over their project and a choice in the activity they will do.
Reading about STEM in various contexts and visiting the displays of their peers brings the attention of the students to the relevance of science to everyday life. By displaying their work, they do the same for the teachers, parents and wider community members.

Sea Life Melbourne presents Weedy Sea Dragons
2018-08-16 13:00 - 14:00 | Sea Life Melbourne, Corner of King Street and Flinders Street, Melbourne, Victoria, 3000, Australia
SEA LIFE Melbourne is sharing the secrets of Victoria’s official marine faunal emblem, the weedy sea dragon, Thursday 16 August as part of National Science Week.
A special talk, free with entry to SEA LIFE Melbourne, will focus on the aquarium’s breeding program – one of the most successful in the world.
The Weedy sea dragon is a unique animal, only found in the waters surrounding southern Australia. These stunningly colourful and dreamlike creatures are the marine emblem of Victoria. Their vibrant colours and peculiar leaf like body shape add to their unique appeal.
Weedy sea dragons are listed as ‘Near Threatened’ on the IUCN Red List of endangered species with habitat loss being the key issue for this species. With limited research done it is hard to estimate the exact number of Weedy sea dragons in the wild hence the importance of captive breeding programs to learn more about them and to ensure the long term survival of the species.
For more information or to purchase tickets, please visit: https://www.melbourneaquarium.com.au/
