Science in Practice: Developing Our World

To celebrate National Science Week, The Faculty of Science presents a day of fun and exciting interactive activities and presentations for the whole community.

SCHEDULED ACTIVITIES

• 11:00 am – 1:00 pm - Mini electric vehicle workshop

Construct your own mini electric vehicle to race around a track.

• 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm - BBQ

Rotary will host a BBQ with sausage sandwiches and drinks available.

• 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm - Hands-on interactive science displays

Activities include homemade solar cells, rocks and minerals, magic beads (water absorption), earthquake machines, cup stacking, balance boards, hovering magnets, electrostatic generators, mind over matter, liquid nitrogen icy poles and various SMART Program activities.

• 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm - Practical research highlights

Listen and learn as our academic experts present 4 minute snapshots of their practical research.

• All day - Campus environment walks

These 10-minute guided walking tours will allow you to explore Callaghan campus and inspire you to think about place differently, and the role of place in developing our world.