Swinburne is celebrating National Science Week from August 13-21.
National Science Week is Australia’s annual celebration of science and technology and provides Swinburne an opportunity to acknowledge and share the outstanding contributions of our scientists with the community.
Swinburne’s commitment to knowledge is driven by our research and focus on impacting the real world, transforming our global and local communities. As a trusted and respected world-class leader in research excellence, we are determined to make a real difference to the communities we serve.
Some of the best (and worst!) movies of all time include discussions on science, a history of forgotten women scientists, a Women in STEM networking evening, and a free public astronomy lecture uncovering mysteries with James Webb Space. wants. The telescope is not to be missed!
See below for more information about these events:
Scientific Assemble – The Science of Superheroes from Screen to Laboratory
When: Monday 15 August from 7.00 pm to 8 pm
Where: ATC101 Lecture Theater (Ground Floor) 427-451 Burwood Road, Hawthorne
The science of science fiction matters; More people will be exposed to physics and science concepts than in classes in movies, so it’s important that Hollywood gets it right. As we’ll see, the accuracy of the science doesn’t take the fun out of film, and in fact, the best movies in terms of physics are often the best in terms of movie quality. It’s also a great way to learn physics by seeing what works well and how some movies do it so poorly.
Join Swinburne professor Alan Duffy, astrophysicist, who will take you on a journey discussing science in some of the best (and worst!) movies of all time.
register here.
Lunch Learn more: Hydrogen 101
When: Monday 15th and Tuesday 16th August 12.30pm to 1.30pm
Where: Innovation Precinct, Level 4, 66-68 William Street (enter via McLeod Lane), Hawthorne
Bring your lunch and join us during National Science Week for an engaging one-hour education – snacks included!
Hydrogen is a promising solution to tackle climate change and will also create new and exciting jobs in many sectors! But what is hydrogen? How is it applied in daily life? why is it important? And, most importantly, how does it affect your future? Find out the answers to all these questions and more in the Victorian Hydrogen Hub’s Luncheon Learn More: Hydrogen 101 session.
register here.
The Matilda Effect – A History of the Forgotten Women Scientists
When: Tuesday 16 August from 4.00 pm to 5.00 pm
Where: ATC101 Lecture Theater (Ground Floor) 427-451 Burwood Road, Hawthorne
From the COVID vaccine to nuclear fission to pulsars to computer programming, women are the source of many scientific discoveries, inventions and innovations that shape our lives. But in the stories we have come to take for granted about these successes, women are often left out.
In this talk we will learn about the women behind some of the incredible scientific discoveries, inventions and innovations.
register here.
Women in STEMM Infographic Competition – Online Panel Discussion and Workshop
When: Thursday 18 August at 4.30 pm
Where: Online
Everyone is welcome to participate in the online Women in STEM panel discussion and the first workshop in the STEM infographic competition. Please register for this online program or contact bzaferanloo@swin.edu.au
The panel discussion will be hosted by Dr. Beta Zaffranlu, Lead Shaping STEM Futures at Swinburne. This will include a presentation by Dr. Ruwangi Fernando and a Women in STEM networking panel delivered in collaboration with the Women in STEM Club.
The following topics will be addressed:
- Technology – What does the changing role of technology mean for women in STEM?
- Women in STEM 2050 – What does the ideal future look like?
- Contribution to Sustainability – What role will women play in STEM?
- Women as STEM Leaders – What unique qualities do women bring to STEM leadership?
By participating in the competition (STEM infographic), participants will form a multidisciplinary team to create an infographic solution to a sustainability problem to increase community knowledge, encourage women into STEM careers, and make the world a safer place.
Learn more here.
Free Public Astronomy Lectures – Unlocking the Mysteries of the Universe with JWST
When: Friday 19th August 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm
Where: ATC101 Lecture Theater (Ground Floor) 427-451 Burwood Road, Hawthorne
Free Astronomy Public Lectures State of the Universe – Unlocking the Secrets of the Universe with JWST For National Science Week.
- The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) is NASA’s successor to the Hubble Space Telescope. It was successfully launched on 25 December 2021 and its first images released on 12 July have rocked the universe!
- Find out what secrets of the universe the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) will uncover in this free public lecture by Professors Carl Glazebrook, Dr. Themiya Nanayakara and Dr. Colin Jacobs from the Center for Astrophysics and Supercomputing at Swinburne.
free event. No booking is required.
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