Summary

WSFQ Townsville Schools Day is designed to engage students in stimulating and inspiring experiences that showcase careers in STEM, including discussions with scientists, hands-on activities and exciting science shows.

Students will explore STEM through self-led exploration, giving them access to hands-on science activities, real life scientists and fascinating displays. The day will also include pop-up science shows and inspiring talks from STEM Professionals showcasing STEM careers and career pathways.

Discover a range of fun, interactive hands-on activities from STEM organisations including:

• STEM Punks
• The Australian Institute of Marine Science
• ARC Centre of Excellence for Gravitational Wave Discovery
• Fight For Flight
• Great Barrier Reef Foundation
• James Cook University
• Museum Of Underwater Art
• OzFish Unlimited
• Wonder Of Science
• Webster The Peacock Spider Puppet
• Queensland Museum Network Collections and research staff

… and many many more.

 

TIMETABLE FRIDAY 13 MAY

School Show 1 – MC Dr Joel Gilmore

9.45am-10.30am              UQ DEMO TROUPE (25mins), COOL JOBS Q&A (5mins)

10.30am-11.30am            Self-Led City Of Science

11.30am-12.00pm            GRIFFITH SCIENCE ON THE GO! (25mins), Student Reflection (5mins)

 

School Show – 2 MC Dr Joel Gilmore

12.15pm-1pm                     GRIFFITH SCIENCE ON THE GO! (25mins), COOL JOBS Q&A (5mins)

1pm-2pm                            Self-Led City Of Science

2pm-2.30pm                      UQ DEMO TROUPE (25mins), Student Reflection (5mins)