Join us for National Science Week at Scitech!
‘National Science Week’ is Australia’s annual celebration of science and technology. Established in 1997, National Science Week provides an opportunity to acknowledge the contributions of Australian scientists to the world of knowledge as well as encouraging children to be fascinated by the world we live in.
The theme of this year’s event is Seeds of Science: Nurturing Science for All. Which is what you’ll unearth in the Grandstand space during the weekends of 15/16 and 22/23 of August. Here we will have live interactive science presentations from real-life scientists spreading their knowledge about ‘The Wonders of Carnivorous Plants, The Remarkable World of Seeds, Staying cool with trees’ and more.
So, if you want to learn more about how ideas take root, develop and spread – from the first spark of a question to the sharing of discoveries, then join us at Scitech for National Science Week.
🌱Wonders of Carnivorous Plants
Dr Laura Skates – Saturday 15 August, 12:30pm
Many animals eat plants every day, but did you know some plants eat animals? Come and discover our fascinating local carnivorous plants and learn how they trap prey and some of the surprising species they team up with.
Join Dr Skates for a fascinating look at the hidden wonders growing right here in our own backyard!
🌳Summer in the City - Staying Cool with Trees.
Dr Sally Thompson – Sunday 16 August, 12:30pm
Cities – where most of us live – are some of the hottest places in the world, which can get pretty uncomfortable! The good news is that trees can be the air conditioners for cities, keeping us cool and working even harder when the weather gets hot.
Come along and discover how nature can help us beat the heat and build cooler cities!
🪴Nature's Engineers: The Remarkable World of Seeds.
Dr Shane Turner – Saturday 22 August, 12:30pm
Welcome to the world of seeds! Dr Shane Turner is a Senior Research Fellow with Curtin University currently working on the Native Seed Technology and Innovation Hub for Western Australia, which is supported by Lotterywest. This talk will highlight the importance of seeds, their amazing diversity and the astounding tricks that they use to survive and germinate, which also makes them interesting and fun to work with.
Don’t miss your chance to uncover the tiny but mighty world beneath every seed!
All of Scitech’s National Science Week activities are included in the cost of your Scitech ticket.
National Science Week is Australia’s annual celebration of science and technology. Held each August, it features more than 1,000 events around the country. Visit scienceweek.net.au for more events happening near you or online!
