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15 - 23 AUGUST 2020CANBERRA FESTIVAL PROGRAM
Welcome to National Science Week!Australia’s largest celebration of science! Thisyear’s edition is better, bigger, bolder than ever.Online, virtual and home-based activities andevents are being held all around Canberra.Come and learn about the fantastic, life-changingwork that science, technology, engineering andmathematics organisations do in Canberra everyday.Scientists working in the ACT are changing theworld and inventing the future one discovery at atime. Let us show you what tomorrow will be about!Discover more about local Canberra women inSTEM, go on a science treasure hunt, hear abouthow video games and science connect, andexperience the effects of climate change on ourreefs through glass work and music.Brittany CarterCo-ChairACT National Science WeekCoordinating CommitteeBe curious, be surprised, be amazed! Science iseverywhere during National Science Week. Comeand share the wonders and excitement of science!There is something for everyone to see, do andlearn What will you discover?Michelle KotheCo-ChairACT National Science WeekCoordinating Committee
WELCOMENational Science Week is Australia’s annual celebrationof science and technology. Running each year inAugust, it features more than 1000 events aroundAustralia, including those delivered by universities,schools, research institutions, libraries, museums andscience centres. These events attract a wide audiencefrom children to adults, and science amateurs toprofessionals. Over one million people participate inscience events across the nation.Scientists, artists, and local and national organisationsare putting on events all over the Nation’s Capital thisAugust.Take a look inside this program and online to find anevent that inspires you.For details and online bookings of all events visitwww.scienceweek.net.auShare your National Science Week using #SatelliteSelfieTell us why you love science with #CBRlovesscience@Aus ScienceWeek @nswk ACTNationalScienceWeek, ScienceWeekACT@actscienceweek #SatelliteSelfie
During National Science week this year, a satellite will fly over theACT and surrounding area and will capture an image of as much ofCanberra and the people in it as possible to create a time-capsuleimage of Australia’s Capital from above.We would love you to get your school, business or family and friendsto go outside to an oval, park or backyard and create large designs,logos or icons on the ground that are big enough to be seen fromspace – but please make sure you social distance and follow thecurrent health guidelines! The satellite will then fly over and capturea bird’s eye view of your creations which we will upload to our websiteso you will then be able to see and keep them forever.This event is presented by the Where You Are Festival with the support ofthe ACT Government.For more information, visit inspiringtheact.org.au
In the lead up:ACT Crystal Growing CompetitionFreeDo you want to have fun with science?Then enter the RACI’s ACT Crystal GrowingCompetition and learn all about growingbeautiful crystals. The aim is to grow the bestpossible crystal of potash alum or anothersubstance over a period of 6 weeks duringTerms 2 and 3, closing on Friday 07 August.Canberra Women of Science and ArtFreeShowcasing diverse Canberran womenworking in or inspired by science, tech,engineering, art and maths. Join a webinar tomeet them and explore their craft/s and theircareer journeys. Get creative, win prizes!Develop a creative interpretation (e.g. poetry,art, comedy or anything you like).Requiem for a ReefFreeRequiem for a Reef is a collaborativeand immersive work of advocacy for theendangered Great Barrier Reef by artistNgaio Fitzpatrick, composer AlexanderHunter and accompanied by professionalmusicians. The evening will consist of aperformance, followed by a Q&A with NgaioFitzpatrick and other experts in climatechange.WHEN19 June - 31 July9amWHEREOnlineWHEN8 - 23 August10am - 8pmWHEREOnlineWHEN13 August11.30am - 12pmWHEREOnline
In the lead up Cont.NFSA LIVE: THE MAN WHO KNEWINFINITYFreeA free online screening of The Man WhoKnew Infinity (2015), starring Dev Patel andJeremy Irons. The film will be followed by alive Q&A session with details of guests to beannounced closer to the time.Women’s Science AdventuresFreeWHEN14 August6pmWHEREOnlineWHEN14 - 21 August7 - 8.30pmCanberra produces some superb scientistswho end up having amazing adventures inWHEREthe science world. In this series of onlinechats you will meet women who have gone to Onlineall kinds of places around the world – remotelocations, like Antarctica or remote deserts,or to the most amazing telescopes, labs orhadron colliders.SciFest Parasites and You (from ANU)FreeLearn what a parasite is and take a closelook at these amazing critters – some 100times smaller than the eye can see andothers the length of a swimming pool! Learnhow ANU scientists are studying parasites tounderstand their biology and find new waysto treat and prevent the diseases they cause.WHEN15 - 23 August12 - 7pmWHEREOnlineVISIT WWW.SCIENCEWEEK.NET.AU TO BOOK ALL YOUR TICKETS
PUBLIC EVENTS THIS NATIONAL SCIENCESAT 15SUN 16MON 17Shirty ScienceANU StudentANU StudentUp LateAssociation:Association:Health Innovation Health Innovation 17 - 21 AugustHackathon7 - 9pmHackathon– Fighting– FightingWomen’s SciencePandemicsPandemicsAdventures9am - 6pm9am - 6pm14 - 21 August7 - 8.30pmDigital KidsRocket ScienceSecuriDayin a Bottle9.30am - 5pm2 - 3pmDestination Moon SciFest Parasites& Beyondand You (ANU)2 - 4pm15 - 23 August12 - 7pmBetterCompostingDiving DeepThrough Sciencewith Robogals2 - 4pmCanberra15 - 29 AugustAnytimeTUES 18WED 19Game Plus FestOnline4.30 - 6.30pmScience forFood Security:Making a Global,Professionaland PersonalDifference11 - 12pmShirty ScienceUp Late17 - 21 August7 - 9pmGreat AussieBioQuest 202015 - 23 AugustAnytimeSex Ed., Part 2[The Remix]15 - 23 August2 - 5pmCanberra Womenof Science & Art8 - 23 August10am - 8pmWhy Girls TotallyRock5.30 - 6.30pmShirty ScienceUp Late17 - 21 August7 - 9pmANUSA NationalScience Week:Women in STEMPanel7 - 8.30pmFor details of all events visitwww.scienceweek.net.au or download the iOS orAndroid app from your App StoreVISIT THE NATIONAL SCIENCE WEEK WEBSITE TO BOOK YOUR TICKETS
WEEK IN CANBERRA 15-23 AUGUST 2020THURS 20FRI 21SAT 22SUN 23OTHERScience Alliance4 - 5.30pmg4g Broadcast:Science, you hadme at Hello Exploration4 - 5.15pmCanberraTreasure Hunt22 - 23 August10amCanberraTreasure Hunt22 - 23 August10amACT CrystalGrowingCompetition19 June - 31 JulyMeasuringEarth’s Gravity,across ACT1 - 3pmThe Weirdthe Wacky ofthe AnimalKingdom plusDeadlyScience12 - 1.30pmRequiem for a Reef13 August11.30am - 12pmQueer STEMHistory: LivePodcastRecording6 - 7.30pmANU StudentAssociation: LiveAstronomy withDr Brad Tucker7 - 8pmShirty ScienceUp Late17 - 21 August7 - 9pmShirty ScienceUp Late17 - 21 August7 - 9pmMt StromloPublicAstronomy NightOnline7 - 8.30pmScience PubTrivia- At Home!7pmRocketry 1012 - 3pmFilm Night14 August - 6pmSciFest Parasitesand You (ANU)15 - 23 August12 - 7pmWomen’s ScienceAdventures14 - 21 August7 - 8.30pmCanberra Womenof Science & Art8 - 23 August10am - 8pmSex Ed., Part 2[The Remix]15 - 23 August2 - 5pmGreat AussieBioQuest 202015 - 23 AugustAnytimeDiving Deep withRobogals Canberra15 - 29 AugustAnytimeShare your National Science Week using #NatSciWk@Aus ScienceWeek @nswk ACTNationalScienceWeek, ScienceWeekACT@actscienceweek #SatelliteSelfie
DAY 01: Saturday 15 AugustANU Student Association: HealthInnovation Hackathon – FightingPandemicsWHENA collaboration between the Joint Collegeof Science Representatives and ANUHumanitarian Innovation Society, thisweek-long event challenges teams to solvecontemporary scientific and humanitarianproblems through an interdisciplinaryapproach. The program features workshopsguided by mentors from academia andindustry. This will culminate in a pitch thatwill be presented to the public and a panelof judges from various backgrounds. Thewinning proposal will win a cash prize. Thecompetition is open to participants from anybackground.WHEREDigital Kids SecuriDayWHENFreeEarly bird free, 10 general tickets8 - 15 August9am - 6pmOnline9.30am - 5pmKids SecuriDay is going digital delivery aspart of National Science Week with a stack of WHEREOnlinefun security talks, workshops, competitionsand games planned!Canberra Women of Science and ArtFreeShowcasing diverse Canberran womenworking in or inspired by science, tech,engineering, art and maths. Join a webinar tomeet them and explore their craft/s and theircareer journeys. Get creative, win prizes!Develop a creative interpretation (e.g. poetry,art, comedy or anything you like).WHEN8 - 23 August10am - 8pmWHEREOnlineVISIT WWW.SCIENCEWEEK.NET.AU TO BOOK ALL YOUR TICKETS
DAY 01: Saturday 15 August Cont.SciFest Parasites and You (from ANU)FreeLearn what a parasite is and take a closelook at these amazing critters – some 100times smaller than the eye can see andothers the length of a swimming pool! Learnhow ANU scientists are studying parasites tounderstand their biology and find new waysto treat and prevent the diseases they cause.Destination Moon & BeyondFreeFor any young person interested in spaceand astronomy! This free online event istargeted at ages 6-14 years. Bookings viawww.trybooking.com/BKDOD, must close 7August. Zoom link will be sent to registeredparticipants!Better Composting Through Science 5Have you ever been told “Just compost, it’sso easy!” but then have been unsure aboutaspects such as carbon to nitrogen ratio, orfrustrated by a slow, sloppy or stinky pile?Join this science webinar and interactivequestion and answer session to help youcompost more successfully.Women’s Science AdventuresFreeWHEN15 - 23 August12 - 7pmWHEREOnlineWHEN1pm - 2pmWHEREOnlineWHEN2pm - 4pmWHEREOnlineWHEN14 - 21 August7 - 8.30pmCanberra produces some superb scientistswho end up having amazing adventures inWHEREthe science world. In this series of onlinechats you will meet women who have gone to Onlineall kinds of places around the world – remotelocations, like Antarctica or remote deserts,or to the most amazing telescopes, labs orhadron colliders.
DAY 01: Saturday 15 August Cont.Sex Ed., Part 2 [The Remix]FreeWHEN15 - 23 August2 - 5pmLet’s be real: Sex Ed was awkward.Especially if you were a young Queer kid whoWHEREwasn’t necessarily being catered to. But topOnlinedrag scientist, Toni Kola is here to save theday with Sex Ed., Part 2 [The Remix]. Join Toniand friends as they deep dive into the scienceof sex, and how it relates to LGBTQIA humans - discussing everything from basicbiology, to the best lubes for you! Sex Ed., Part2 [The Remix] is an 18 digital event.Great Aussie BioQuest 2020FreeThis challenge, open to all Australians, drawsattention to an urgent aspect of managing ourclimate change-induced biome - the lack ofcomprehensive data on biodiversity. It aimsto address this problem by engaging peoplefrom all walks of life in a competition that isentertaining, locally relevant and inspirational,while gathering valuable biodiversity data.Players participate in The Great AussieBioQuest (GreatAussieBioQuest.com) throughthe QuestaGame mobile app, during theNational Science Week.Diving Deep with Robogals CanberraFreeCome and explore the ocean with RobogalsCanberra. In alignment with the NationalScience Week school’s theme, RobogalsCanberra has five challenges. Each of thechallenges relates to the ocean’s variouspurpose, with the hope of teaching childrenabout the importance of the ocean in our dailylives.WHEN15 - 23 AugustAnytimeWHEREOnlineWHEN15 - 29 AugustAnytimeWHEREOnline
DAY 02: Sunday 16 AugustANU Student Association: HealthInnovation Hackathon – FightingPandemicsWHENA collaboration between the Joint Collegeof Science Representatives and ANUHumanitarian Innovation Society, thisweek-long event challenges teams to solvecontemporary scientific and humanitarianproblems through an interdisciplinaryapproach. The program features workshopsguided by mentors from academia andindustry. This will culminate in a pitch thatwill be presented to the public and a panelof judges from various backgrounds. Thewinning proposal will win a cash prize. Thecompetition is open to participants from anybackground.WHERERocket Science in a BottleWHENFreeFreeJoin Robogals Canberra and ANU Rocketryas they explore the science of rockets withsimple household items. We will be showinga short demonstration and explaining thescientific concepts behind rocketry such aspropulsion, thrust and some chemistry aswell as providing you with a step-by-stepguide to try it at home.8 - 15 August9am - 6pmOnline16 August2pm - 3pmWHEREOnlineVISIT WWW.SCIENCEWEEK.NET.AU TO BOOK ALL YOUR TICKETS
DAY 02: Sunday 16 August Cont.SciFest Parasites and You (from ANU)FreeLearn what a parasite is and take a closelook at these amazing critters – some 100times smaller than the eye can see andothers the length of a swimming pool! Learnhow ANU scientists are studying parasites tounderstand their biology and find new waysto treat and prevent the diseases they cause.Women’s Science AdventuresFreeWHEN15 - 23 August12 - 7pmWHEREOnlineWHEN14 - 21 August7 - 8.30pmCanberra produces some superb scientistswho end up having amazing adventures inWHEREthe science world. In this series of onlinechats you will meet women who have gone to Onlineall kinds of places around the world – remotelocations, like Antarctica or remote deserts,or to the most amazing telescopes, labs orhadron colliders.Canberra Women of Science and ArtFreeShowcasing diverse Canberran womenworking in or inspired by science, tech,engineering, art and maths. Join a webinar tomeet them and explore their craft/s and theircareer journeys. Get creative, win prizes!Develop a creative interpretation (e.g. poetry,art, comedy or anything you like).Sex Ed., Part 2 [The Remix]FreeWHEN8 - 23 August10am - 8pmWHEREOnlineWHEN15 - 23 August2 - 5pmLet’s be real: Sex Ed was awkward.Especially if you were a young Queer kid whoWHEREwasn’t necessarily being catered to. But topOnlinedrag scientist, Toni Kola is here to save theday with Sex Ed., Part 2 [The Remix].
DAY 02: Sunday 16 August Cont.Great Aussie BioQuest 2020FreeThis challenge, open to all Australians, drawsattention to an urgent aspect of managing ourclimate change-induced biome - the lack ofcomprehensive data on biodiversity. It aimsto address this problem by engaging peoplefrom all walks of life in a competition that isentertaining, locally relevant and inspirational,while gathering valuable biodiversity data.Players participate in The Great AussieBioQuest (GreatAussieBioQuest.com) throughthe QuestaGame mobile app, during theNational Science Week.Diving Deep with Robogals CanberraFreeCome and explore the ocean with RobogalsCanberra. In alignment with the NationalScience Week school’s theme, RobogalsCanberra has five challenges. Each of thechallenges relates to the ocean’s variouspurpose, with the hope of teaching childrenabout the importance of the ocean in our dailylives.WHEN15 - 23 AugustAnytimeWHEREOnlineWHEN15 - 29 AugustAnytimeWHEREOnlineDAY 03: Monday 17 AugustShirty Science Up LateFreeDust off those art supplies because ShirtyScience Up Late is streaming scientists straightinto your lounge room so you can try your handat science shirt making and learn a few things inthe process.WHEN17 - 21 August7pm - 9pmWHEREOnlineVISIT WWW.SCIENCEWEEK.NET.AU TO BOOK ALL YOUR TICKETS
DAY 03: Monday 17 August Cont.SciFest Parasites and You (from ANU)FreeLearn what a parasite is and take a close look atthese amazing critters – some 100 times smallerthan the eye can see and others the length of aswimming pool! Learn how ANU scientists arestudying parasites to understand their biology andfind new ways to treat and prevent diseases.WHEN15 - 23 August12 - 7pmWHEREOnlineCanberra Women of Science and ArtWHENShowcasing diverse Canberran women workingin or inspired by science, tech, engineering, artand maths. Join a webinar to meet them andexplore their craft/s and their career journeys. Getcreative, win prizes!WHEREWomen’s Science AdventuresWHENFreeFreeCanberra produces some superb scientistswho end up having amazing adventures in thescience world. In this series of online chats youwill meet women who have gone to all kindsof places around the world – remote locations,like Antarctica or remote deserts, or to the mostamazing telescopes, labs or hadron colliders.Sex Ed., Part 2 [The Remix]FreeLet’s be real: Sex Ed was awkward. Especiallyif you were a young Queer kid who wasn’tnecessarily being catered to. But top dragscientist, Toni Kola is here to save the day withSex Ed., Part 2 [The Remix].8 - 23 August 10am- 8pmOnline14 - 21 August7 - 8.30pmWHEREOnlineWHEN15 - 23 August2 - 5pmWHEREOnlineVISIT WWW.SCIENCEWEEK.NET.AU TO BOOK ALL YOUR TICKETS
DAY 03: Monday 17 August Cont.Great Aussie BioQuest 2020FreeThis challenge, open to all Australians, drawsattention to an urgent aspect of managing ourclimate change-induced biome - the lack ofcomprehensive data on biodiversity. It aimsto address this problem by engaging peoplefrom all walks of life in a competition that isentertaining, locally relevant and inspirational,while gathering valuable biodiversity data.Players participate in The Great AussieBioQuest (GreatAussieBioQuest.com) throughthe QuestaGame mobile app, during theNational Science Week.Diving Deep with Robogals CanberraFreeCome and explore the ocean with RobogalsCanberra. In alignment with the NationalScience Week school’s theme, RobogalsCanberra has five challenges. Each of thechallenges relates to the ocean’s variouspurpose, with the hope of teaching childrenabout the importance of the ocean in our dailylives.WHEN15 - 23 AugustAnytimeWHEREOnlineWHEN15 - 29 AugustAnytimeWHEREOnlineDAY 04: Tuesday 18 AugustGame Plus Fest OnlineFreeChatting online with game developers aboutconnecting games and science. Gamedeveloper Mark Schramm will showcase hisvirtual reality game Gravity Lab while we chatabout VR, physics in games and how he builtthis experience.WHEN4.30pm - 6.30pmWHEREOnlineVISIT WWW.SCIENCEWEEK.NET.AU TO BOOK ALL YOUR TICKETS
DAY 04: Tuesday 18 August Cont.Shirty Science Up LateFreeDust off those art supplies because ShirtyScience Up Late is streaming scientistsstraight into your lounge room so you can tryyour hand at science shirt making and learna few things in the process.SciFest Parasites and You (from ANU)FreeLearn what a parasite is and take a closelook at these amazing critters – some 100times smaller than the eye can see andothers the length of a swimming pool! Learnhow ANU scientists are studying parasites tounderstand their biology and find new waysto treat and prevent the diseases they cause.Canberra Women of Science and ArtFreeShowcasing diverse Canberran womenworking in or inspired by science, tech,engineering, art and maths. Join a webinar tomeet them and explore their craft/s and theircareer journeys. Get creative, win prizes!Develop a creative interpretation (e.g. poetry,art, comedy or anything you like).Diving Deep with Robogals CanberraFreeCome and explore the ocean with RobogalsCanberra. In alignment with the NationalScience Week school’s theme, RobogalsCanberra has five challenges. Each of thechallenges relates to the ocean’s variouspurpose, with the hope of teaching childrenabout the importance of the ocean in ourdaily lives.WHEN17 - 21 August7pm - 9pmWHEREOnlineWHEN15 - 23 August12 - 7pmWHEREOnlineWHEN8 - 23 August10am - 8pmWHEREOnlineWHEN15 - 29 AugustAnytimeWHEREOnline
DAY 04: Tuesday 18 August Cont.Sex Ed., Part 2 [The Remix]FreeWHEN15 - 23 August2 - 5pmLet’s be real: Sex Ed was awkward.Especially if you were a young Queer kid whoWHEREwasn’t necessarily being catered to. But topOnlinedrag scientist, Toni Kola is here to save theday with Sex Ed., Part 2 [The Remix].Women’s Science AdventuresFreeWHEN14 - 21 August7 - 8.30pmCanberra produces some superb scientistswho end up having amazing adventures inWHEREthe science world. In this series of onlinechats you will meet women who have gone to Onlineall kinds of places around the world – remotelocations, like Antarctica or remote deserts,or to the most amazing telescopes, labs orhadron colliders.Great Aussie BioQuest 2020FreeWHEN15 - 23 AugustAnytimeThis challenge, open to all Australians,draws attention to an urgent aspect ofWHEREmanaging our climate change-inducedOnlinebiome - the lack of comprehensive dataon biodiversity. It aims to address thisproblem by engaging people from all walksof life in a competition that is entertaining,locally relevant and inspirational, whilegathering valuable biodiversity data. Playersparticipate in The Great Aussie BioQuest(GreatAussieBioQuest.com) through theQuestaGame mobile app, during the NationalScience Week.VISIT WWW.SCIENCEWEEK.NET.AU TO BOOK ALL YOUR TICKETS
DAY 05: Wednesday 19 AugustShirty Science Up LateWHENDust off those art supplies because ShirtyScience Up Late is streaming scientistsstraight into your lounge room so you can tryyour hand at science shirt making and learna few things in the process.WHERESex Ed., Part 2 [The Remix]WHENFreeFreeLet’s be real: Sex Ed was awkward.Especially if you were a young Queer kidwho wasn’t necessarily being catered to. Buttop drag scientist, Toni Kola is here to savethe day with Sex Ed., Part 2 [The Remix].Great Aussie BioQuest 2020FreeThis challenge, open to all Australians, drawsattention to an urgent aspect of managingour climate change-induced biome - the lackof comprehensive data on biodiversity. Itaims to address this problem by engagingpeople from all walks of life in a competitionthat is entertaining, locally relevant andinspirational, while gathering valuablebiodiversity data.Diving Deep with Robogals CanberraFreeCome and explore the ocean with RobogalsCanberra. In alignment with the NationalScience Week school’s theme, RobogalsCanberra has five challenges. Each of thechallenges relates to the ocean’s variouspurpose, with the hope of teaching childrenabout the importance of the ocean in ourdaily lives.17 - 21 August7pm - 9pmOnline15 - 23 August2 - 5pmWHEREOnlineWHEN15 - 23 AugustAnytimeWHEREOnlineWHEN15 - 29 AugustAnytimeWHEREOnline
DAY 05: Wednesday 19 August Cont.SciFest Parasites and You (from ANU)FreeLearn what a parasite is and take a closelook at these amazing critters – some 100times smaller than the eye can see andothers the length of a swimming pool! Learnhow ANU scientists are studying parasites tounderstand their biology and find new waysto treat and prevent the diseases they cause.Canberra Women of Science and ArtFreeShowcasing diverse Canberran womenworking in or inspired by science, tech,engineering, art and maths. Join a webinar tomeet them and explore their craft/s and theircareer journeys. Get creative, win prizes!Develop a creative interpretation (e.g. poetry,art, comedy or anything you like).Science for Food Security: Makinga Global, Professional and PersonalDifferenceFreeExplore countries and cultures, have arewarding career AND make a difference.Interested? If you are looking for a careerdelivering global, professional and personalimpacts, join our energetic, engaging andlive interactive 45-minute panel and Q&Adiscussion with young passionate scientistshighlighting the diverse and exciting fieldsimpacting global food and nutrition security,and how you can get involved.WHEN15 - 23 August12 - 7pmWHEREOnlineWHEN8 - 23 August10am - 8pmWHEREOnlineWHEN11 - 12pmWHEREOnlineVISIT WWW.SCIENCEWEEK.NET.AU TO BOOK ALL YOUR TICKETS
DAY 05: Wednesday 19 August Cont.Why Girls Totally RockFreePlease join Women in Engineering CommitteeCanberra for an opportunity to hear fromAlexandra Radulovich. Alexandra Radulovichis a chartered, senior geotechnical engineerwith Douglas Partners and a member ofEngineers Australia’s Women in EngineeringCommittee. She is a passionate engineerwho wants to share her love of dirt and rocksand get more girls excited about engineering!Women’s Science AdventuresFreeWHEN5.30 - 6.30pmWHEREOnlineWHEN14 - 21 August7 - 8.30pmCanberra produces some superb scientistswho end up having amazing adventures in thescience world. In this series of online chats you WHEREOnlinewill meet women who have gone to all kindsof places around the world – remote locations,like Antarctica or remote deserts, or to the mostamazing telescopes, labs or hadron colliders.ANU Student Association National ScienceWeek: Women in STEM PanelWHENThis is a panel consisting of female-identifyingacademics and researchers from the ANUand wider research community in the ACTwho will be speaking about their experiencesas women in STEM, giving advice to aspiringfemale scientists, and talking about howthey think gender inequality in STEM can beaddressed. This will be followed by a Q/Asession with the audience.WHEREFree7pm - 8.30pmOnline
DAY 06: Thursday 20 August Cont.Shirty Science Up LateWHENDust off those art supplies because ShirtyScience Up Late is streaming scientistsstraight into your lounge room so you can tryyour hand at science shirt making and learna few things in the process.WHEREFree17 - 21 August7pm - 9pmOnlineANU Student Association: Live Astronomy WHEN7pm - 8pmwith Dr Brad TuckerFreeThis collaboration with the ANU AstronomySociety features Dr. Brad Tucker who is anAstrophysicist and Cosmologist based at theANU. Through a webinar format, Dr. Tuckerwill be talking about astronomy and helpingviewers identify celestial objects as theyfollow along with an interactive sky app.Sex Ed., Part 2 [The Remix]FreeLet’s be real: Sex Ed was awkward.Especially if you were a young Queer kidwho wasn’t necessarily being catered to. Buttop drag scientist, Toni Kola is here to savethe day with Sex Ed., Part 2 [The Remix].WHEREOnlineWHEN15 - 23 August2 - 5pmWHEREOnlineQueer STEM History: Live PodcastRecordingWHENJoin A Gender Agenda and Queer STEMHistory for a livestreamed podcast recordingduring National Science Week. We will behosting a panel of local LGBTIQ peopleworking in STEM to discuss their work andreflect on their experiences in their fields.WHEREFree6 - 7.30pmOnline
DAY 06: Thursday 20 August Cont.SciFest Parasites and You (from ANU)FreeLearn what a parasite is and take a closelook at these amazing critters – some 100times smaller than the eye can see andothers the length of a swimming pool! Learnhow ANU scientists are studying parasites tounderstand their biology and find new waysto treat and prevent the diseases they cause.Canberra Women of Science and ArtFreeShowcasing diverse Canberran womenworking in or inspired by science, tech,engineering, art and maths. Join a webinar tomeet them and explore their craft/s and theircareer journeys. Get creative, win prizes!Develop a creative interpretation (e.g. poetry,art, comedy or anything you like).Science AllianceFreeVanessa de Kauwe with assistants fromthe ACT Down Syndrome AssociationScience Alliance group will present a livedemonstration of the Steps of Thinkingemployed to educate students of all abilities.The “Steps of Thinking” showcases thedifference between providing an instructionto finish a task, and providing instruction topromote independent thought and problemsolving.WHEN15 - 23 August12 - 7pmWHEREOnlineWHEN8 - 23 August10am - 8pmWHEREOnlineWHEN4pm - 5.30pmWHEREOnline
DAY 06: Thursday 20 August Cont.Women’s Science AdventuresFreeWHEN14 - 21 August7 - 8.30pmCanberra produces some superb scientistswho end up having amazing adventures inWHEREthe science world. In this series of onlinechats you will meet women who have gone to Onlineall kinds of places around the world – remotelocations, like Antarctica or remote deserts,or to the most amazing telescopes, labs orhadron colliders.Great Aussie BioQuest 2020FreeWHEN15 - 23 AugustAnytimeThis challenge, open to all Australians,draws attention to an urgent aspect ofWHEREmanaging our climate change-inducedOnlinebiome - the lack of comprehensive dataon biodiversity. It aims to address thisproblem by engaging people from all walksof life in a competition that is entertaining,locally relevant and inspirational, whilegathering valuable biodiversity data. Playersparticipate in The Great Aussie BioQuest(GreatAussieBioQuest.com) through theQuestaGame mobile app, during the NationalScience Week.Diving Deep with Robogals CanberraFreeCome and explore the ocean with RobogalsCanberra. In alignment with the NationalScience Week school’s theme, RobogalsCanberra has five challenges. Each of thechallenges relates to the ocean’s variouspurpose, with the hope of teaching childrenabout the importance of the ocean in ourdaily lives.WHEN15 - 29 AugustAnytimeWHEREOnline
DAY 07: Friday 21 AugustCanberra Women of Science and ArtFreeShowcasing diverse Canberran womenworking in or inspired by science, tech,engineering, art and maths. Join a webinar tomeet them and explore their craft/s and theircareer journeys. Get creative, win prizes!Develop a creative interpretation (e.g. poetry,art, comedy or anything you like).SciFest Parasites and You (from ANU)FreeLearn what a parasite is and take a closelook at these amazing critters – some 100times smaller than the eye can see andothers the length of a swimming pool! Learnhow ANU scientists are studying parasites tounderstand their biology and find new waysto treat and prevent the diseases they cause.Great Aussie BioQuest 2020FreeWHEN8 - 23 August10am - 8pmWHEREOnlineWHEN15 - 23 August12 - 7pmWHEREOnlineWHEN15 - 23 AugustAnytimeThis challenge, open to all Australians,draws attention to an urgent aspect ofWHEREmanaging our climate change-inducedOnlinebiome - the lack of comprehensive dataon biodiversity. It aims to address thisproblem by engaging people from all walksof life in a competition that is entertaining,locally relevant and inspirational, whilegathering valuable biodiversity data. Playersparticipate in The Great Aussie BioQuest(GreatAussieBioQuest.com) through theQuestaGame mobile app,
NFSA LIVE: THE MAN WHO KNEW INFINITY Free A free online screening of The Man Who Knew Infinity (2015), starring Dev Patel and Jeremy Irons. The film will be followed by a live Q&A session with details of guests to be announced closer to the time. WHEN 14 August 6pm WHERE Online
