Author: Inspiring the ACT

This year’s online National Science Week campaign will be evaluated by a team of academic researchers at the University of Sydney. Help them analyse the effectiveness of online science engagement by participating in the national online event presenter survey and by sending an online audience survey to your attendees. Do you know who attends your … Continue reading Help us evaluate #scienceweek

The search has begun for Australia’s next constellation of Superstars of STEM. Science & Technology Australia created #SuperstarsofSTEM in 2017. This trailblazing program builds a critical mass of high-profile women scientists, technologists, engineers and mathematicians to serve as role models to inspire young women and girls into STEM. It aims to smash society’s gender assumptions … Continue reading APPLY NOW TO BECOME ONE OF AUSTRALIA’S SUPERSTARS OF STEM

The ACT National Science Week coordinating committee is thrilled to announce our 2020 seed grant recipients. This year National Science Week in the ACT is going virtual to align with changes due to COVID-19 and the grant applicants have taken this on board for their 2020 planned events. We were overwhelmed with the number of … Continue reading 2020 ACT Grant Recipients

The ACT National Science Week committee are excited to announce the launch of their seed grants for 2020! This year National Science Week in the ACT will be going online and staying remote due to COVID-19 restrictions. We are seeking applications for creative and engaging events that can take place either online or at home … Continue reading ACT National Science Week Grants

InterACTive Science Presentation Program 1.10-1.40pm 2019 ACT Scientist of the Year 1.50-2.20pm The Hidden Circus – The Unbelievable Abilities of Parasites Alex Maier from Research School of Biology/Australian National University and Australian Society for Parasitology 2.30-3pm The Magic of Motion Pictures Jeremy Mann from the National Film and Sound Archive 3.10-3.40pm The Secret Life of … Continue reading Presentation Program – Sat 10 August

Canberra’s unique and much-loved Shine Dome and its custom-designed furniture were created to reflect the inquiring and innovative nature of science. Opened in 1959, the dome was the first Canberra building to be added to the National Heritage list. Known as the home of Australian science, the dome has variety of venue spaces for small … Continue reading The Shine Dome

The ACT National Science Week coordinating committee is thrilled to announce our 2019 seed grant recipients. We were overwhelmed with the number of exciting event applications for this year and are pleased to fund 14 different events that will help bring Science Week in the ACT to life. A big congratulations to all the successful … Continue reading ACT Seed Grant recipients

Congratulations to all of the successful recipients in the 2019 National Science Week grant round. A total of $723 000 has been awarded to 53 projects. The ACT received grants for four projects. Great work. The Great Aussie BioQuest 2019KR Consultancy Ready to join thousands of players across Australia in a team-based, outdoor game that … Continue reading NATIONAL GRANT RECIPIENTS ANNOUNCED FOR 2019