Science

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2025 Science and Engineering Challenge

The 2025 Science and Engineering Challenge aims to inspire students to consider a future career in STEM by choosing to study subjects such as maths, physics and chemistry.  By participating in the challenge, students see that science and engineering involves creativity, innovation, problem solving and teamwork. How it works Participating schools select their representative teams of […]

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Dr Margo Adler

Job: Scientist

Industry/Sector: Science

People come to Tasmania for scientific reasons, even if they don’t use that word. They want to see an Aurora, or do the Overland Track and see all these incredible species. Those are all scientific reasons

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It Takes a Spark STEM Conference

Come along to the TAS 2024 It Takes a Spark STEM Conference and dive into a world of innovation, creativity, and hands-on learning! Why You Should Attend: Get Inspired: Meet and learn from industry leaders and innovators who are making waves in the world of STEM. Hands-On Workshops: Participate in exciting workshops and social justice design challenges that

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Mini MakerX in Burnie

Mini MakerX is an exciting family friendly ‘show and tell’ from people who love to, create, learn, innovate and change! This one-day expo aims to raise awareness of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics activities, and to encourage our future workforce to engage in this space. Connected to this year’s National Science Week theme; ‘Species Survival –

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Young Tassie Scientists

The Young Tassie Scientists (YTS) program helps early career researchers and professionals who are passionate about their work to connect with the Tasmanian community in a variety of ways. They visit schools around Tasmania and share their work through talks and talks and activities. They also participate in community science festivals and expos as ambassadors

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National Science Week

National Science Week is Australia’s annual celebration of science and technology. Running each year in August, it features more than 1000 events around Australia, including those delivered by universities, schools, research institutions, libraries, museums and science centres. These events attract a wide audience from children to adults, and science amateurs to professionals. Over one million

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