Earth seen from space, with Australia clearly visible. Photo from NASA

National Science Week is scheduled for 16-24 August 2008 and there will be activities for everyone.

  • Teachers attending the ARRC Showcase Teachers' Night in 2007

    The ARRC Showcase Teachers' Night is an opportunity for teachers to learn about the latest science being carried out in the resources industry with laboratory tours and a cutting-edge science lecture.

  • The Murray short-necked turtle, Emydura macquarii.

    Do you love Australia's lizards, frogs, turtles and other cute critters? Like a career working with animals? At the Caring for Critters display you can discover these animals and exciting Australian research science related to them.

  • Children watching a film cannister 'rocket' exploding.

    From roaring rockets to explosive liquid nitrogen, this action-packed show is all about things that go BOOM! You’ll boom with laughter and awe as volunteers perform breathtaking feats of booming, how to boom safely at home and heaps more.

  • Three performers from the Great Big Science Gig

    Join the Great Big Science Gig crew during National Science Week for inspiring, unconventional science, presented cabaret-style.

Contact

Ms Karen Robinson
Communication Officer
Communications
Phone: 61 2 6276 6108 
Fax: 61 2 6276 6273