Inspired by Nature: Engineering Multifunctional Materials
Online , AustraliaDr Nisa Salim develops multifunctional materials inspired by nature, which offer a promising approach to solving human challenges.
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Artificial Intelligence or Artificial Stupidity? Diversity, Inclusion and AI
Online , AustraliaWith COVID-19 now shaking the fabric of every society without discrimination on the basis of gender, race or faith, the world has become even more reliant on technology and data for sustaining the social order. We now compensate for social distancing with virtual connections and Zoom's boxes have replaced human interactions as the COVID-19 normal. Meanwhile, the history of our global civilisation is marked by racial, gender and economic divides. A product of human intelligence, Artificial Intelligence has been shown to exacerbate our human biases. It is time to re-evaluate our increasing dependence on technology and AI and question what it means for diversity and inclusion.
In class with…Dr Karl
Online , AustraliaJoin us as we bring TV presenter, radio reporter, (Ig) Nobel Prize winner and science communicator, Dr Karl, directly into your homes and classrooms around Australia. He will be with us to answer students’ burning questions about anything even slightly science related (and probably leave them asking many more) at our latest ‘In Class With…’ event.
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Moonhack
Online , AustraliaCelebrate the 50th anniversary of the Moon landing by building your own space-themed game. Get together with your friends, download the step-by-step instructions, and learn to code your own game. In 2018 we broke the record for the most kids coding in a single day. Help us break the record again in 2019. Make sure…
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Live Q&A with Professor Fiona Wood (AM)
Online , AustraliaJohn 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…
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Geoscience Australia – 80 Days of Earth Discovery
Online , AustraliaGeoscience Australia is celebrating 80 Days of Earth Discovery from 1 August – 20 October 2018. Join us in exploring geoscience in all its diversity, the crucial role it plays solving the challenges of our nation and the people who make it all happen. Find out more about all the activities, including events we will be at,…
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