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25.01.2022 How will you science in 2021? Grants are open now for #scienceweek next year. Apply for up to $20,000 for your STEM engagement event. Applications close October 28, 2020 Visit https://www.business.gov.au/Gr/National-Science-Week-Grants for more details

25.01.2022 The ACT is getting a fossil emblem and you get to decide which ancient creature gets the honour! Five finalists, only one will emerge victorious Voting is now open until mid October. https://surveyhero.com/c/ACTfossilemblem... You can see the full line up of fossil finalists at http://inspiringtheact.org.au/activities-/act-fossil-emblem

25.01.2022 Using x-rays scientists have been able to unwrap more detail than ever before about ancient animal mummies. They scanned three specimens, a bird, a cat and a snake using a microCT scanner and were able to identify the exact species. They were a domestic kitten (Felis catus), a Eurasian kestrel (Falco tinnunculus) and an Egyptian cobra (Naja haje). They have even been able to create 3D models of the remains that can be 3D printed or examined through virtual reality.

25.01.2022 Want to find out what a career in science communication can look like? Then join the Australian Science Communicators (ASC) Canberra as they interview science communicators from across the country on their career path.

24.01.2022 The ACT is establishing their own fossil emblem and you can be part of the decision! During September they will allow a public vote to determine the winner. See the amazing shortlist of fossils here and follow the page for more updates. ACT Fossil Emblem

23.01.2022 The school theme for National Science Week 2021 will be Food: Different by Design! What type of research do you want to hear about for that topic? #scienceweek

23.01.2022 *** SAVE THE DATE *** SEAACT is excited to announce that the rescheduled CONASTA 69 will be held in Canberra from the 26 to 29 September 2021. Watch this space for keynotes, workshops and registration details.

22.01.2022 Happy National Science Week everyone! Share what events you will be attending this year

22.01.2022 Register by 5.30pm today to go on a Mission to Mars!

21.01.2022 Explore the UNESCO World Heritage Budj Bim landscape with a peak at how Traditional Owners used the lava flows of the Budj Bim area to trap and harvest eels and live in Victoria's South-West.

21.01.2022 Canberra might not have an ocean but that doesn't mean we don't have marine scientists in our midst During National Science Week ACT AMSA will be sharing a new marine scientist each day. Follow them to meet all these ocean lovers and discover what research they do.

18.01.2022 A great way to communicate science Join the team behind the scenes and help bring this festival to life #PintAU21

18.01.2022 Last night Queer STEM History and A Gender Agenda ran a fantastic event with a panel of LGBTIQ+ people working in STEM. Really amazing to hear their journeys. They will be sharing a recording of the event and you can tune in to the podcast to discover even more.

17.01.2022 Go on a journey to Antarctica with some inspiring women in STEM through this documentary, The Leadership Film. Then here from a panel of participants about their experiences. #scienceweek #womeninstem #TheLeadershipFilm #TheLeadership #BunyaProductions #DarkMatterDistribution #SydFilmFest

17.01.2022 Last chance to have your say on the topics covered in our upcoming professional development sessions. Survey closes Monday Feb 8 at 9am.

16.01.2022 Flyover times have been announced. The satellite will fly over the ACT and surrounds tomorrow between 9.58 - 10.08am. So get your space face ready! #satelliteselfie #scienceweek #whereyouarefestival

16.01.2022 With the #satelliteselfie almost upon us, we wanted to share some cool things satellites are doing and we found this. Satellites are being used to count penguin poop! Yep, official poo counters. Scientists have been surveying Emperor penguin droppings across Antarctica to count colony numbers and have found eight new colonies. More details at: www.sciencenews.org//emperor-penguin-poop-satellite-images... Image credit: Christopher Michel Find out more about the Canberra Satellite Selfie event at: https://www.facebook.com/events/301842551012139/

15.01.2022 An exciting celestial event happening tonight, tomorrow and Sunday. Head outside at about 6.30pm and check it out

15.01.2022 How will you science this National Science Week? With over 30 events being delivered from ACT organisations you are spoiled for choice. Visit scienceweek.net.au to see all the events happening across the country.

15.01.2022 Ever wondered why your compost is so smelly? Or what is hot composting all about? Then join this event on today! A great chance to learn about composting from the experts at the Canberra Environment Centre

14.01.2022 "Mission Control, we are go for launch." JANUARY 2021 APPLICATIONS ARE NOW OPEN! Australia! Are you looking for a School Holiday experience for your child that... is simply out of this world!? Then look no further Space Squad will embark upon its inaugural Space Squad Senior Camp (Students in Years 10-12) and inaugural Space Squad Junior Day Camp (Students in Years 2-6). We will also be continuing to deliver our Space Squad Youth Camp (Students in Years 6-9). To apply or for further information please email us at [email protected] Note: Scholarships close: Please refer to your selected camp for dates. Applications close: Please refer to your selected Camp for dates. (Unless Sold Out Prior as limited places available) So come along and join us these school holidays as we entertain a love of learning for your bright young stars. Activities to expect Rocketry, Astronomy, Drones, Rovers, Coding, Satellites Science Experiments and much more. We can't wait to take you on this amazing journey with us as we reach for the stars!

14.01.2022 COMPETITION TIME!! Win 2 tickets to see ‘You're Safe Til' 2024: Deep History’. Tickets are for the show on Thursday 8 April, 7.30pm All you need to do is comment on this post with what you think has been the biggest historical moment in your lifetime!... Winner will be chosen and contacted at 11am on on Thursday 8 April. Winner must be available to see the show that night and will need to send through their full name and contact phone number for contact tracing purposes. ____________________________________________________________________ Armed with a projector, family photos and a pile of sand, playwright David Finnigan relates how 75 hours in modern Australia came to collide with an epic sweep of history during this compelling show. Canberra’s premier playwright David Finnigan set out to write a play about the seven turning points that have brought us to this moment in time our ecosystems transformed, our planet on the brink of unthinkable climate disaster. But then we were hit by the bushfires. As Australia burned, and one billion animals perished, Finnigan was receiving texts from loved ones racing to evacuate amidst the devastation. In an intriguing performance that interweaves 75,000 years of humanity with the incredibly personal account of his best friend’s escape, Finnigan calls on scientific research, phone footage and storytelling to illuminate unprecedented global change and how we’ve arrived here. Shot through with humour, pop culture and a rich electronic soundtrack, You’re Safe ‘til 2024 speaks of resilience and hope. Running from 8-10 April in the Courtyard Studio at the Canberra Theatre Centre. Find out more about the show https://canberratheatrecentre.com.au/s/youre-safe-til-2024/

13.01.2022 A fun and educational experience with Young Engineers Canberra, Australia, one of our Summer of STEM grant recipients. Looks like such a fun way to learn about STEM!

13.01.2022 Have you noticed possum poo around your house? Researchers are now asking you to collect it for science. Find out more at the event run by Mulligans Flat Woodland Sanctuary https://www.scienceweek.net.au/event/scoop-a-poop-canberra/

10.01.2022 Today is LGBTQ+ STEM Day, an international day to celebrate the contributions of LGBTQIA+ people working in STEMM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Maths and Medicine) fields. LGBTQ+ STEM Day was started by the UK group Pride in STEM in 2018 to provide the opportunity for individuals and organisations to showcase and celebrate the work and the lives of LGBTQ+ people in STEM. Visit https://queersinscience.org.au/ to see what events are happening.... #LGBTQSTEMDay

08.01.2022 We all love posting images on social media Combined with surveillance cameras and other data sources, there has never been a more sensitive and prolific data set to train facial recognition software. During this cyber hypothetical the panel will discuss the pros and cons of this and how it relates to national security and criminal investigations. Wed, 18 November 2020 10:00 AM 11:00 AM AEDT Register online

08.01.2022 Competition time!!! Win 4 tickets to see 'Canberra 2060' on Monday August 31 at 7pm. To win all you need to do is comment on this post with your favourite science themed location in the ACT. The winner will be selected and notified on Sunday August 30 and must be available to attend the performance on Monday August 31.... The winner will also need to provide contact details for themselves and their 3 guests, for COVID contact tracing purposes. In Canberra 2060, acclaimed arts and game design collective Boho Interactive puts the future of our city in your hands. In this new theatrical game made specifically for Canberra, you’ll be in teams of four seated around a table. As a team you’ll contribute to the well-being of Canberra over the coming decades, making tough decisions and taking chances at glory. Drawing on local expertise and scientific modelling, this new interactive game looks at challenges and opportunities for Canberra over the coming decades, and tasks players to work towards a bright future. The show runs from 31 August - 5 September 2020. https://canberratheatrecentre.com.au/show/canberra-2060/ Presented by Canberra Theatre Centre and the Where You Are Festival with the support of the ACT Government. #risecanberra #whereyouarefestival RISE Canberra

08.01.2022 Spring is in the air and what better way to celebrate then to explore Joseph Banks’ Florilegium at Visit Australian Parliament House, an extraordinary documentation of the plant life of the east coast of Australia, collected by Banks on the Endeavour’s Pacific voyage (1768 to 1771). https://florilegium.aph.gov.au/

07.01.2022 The deadline for applications has been extended! Applications now close on Sunday 28 March 2021 at 11:59pm (AEDT). Grants of up to $2000 (excl GST) are available for STEM events in 2021! How will you show your science? ... Apply online: https://bit.ly/3dOuwKO See more

06.01.2022 Sign up to the Inspiring the ACT mailing list to hear about upcoming STEM events in Canberra, exciting opportunities and much, much more. https://inspiringtheact.us18.list-manage.com/subscribe

05.01.2022 Today is the day!! Get ready for the ultimate selfie Canberra. The picture will be taken from 10.03-10.13am #satelliteselfie

04.01.2022 Calling brilliant women in STEM: are you Superstar material? Science & Technology Australia is on the hunt for the next 60 #SuperstarsofSTEM. The program takes diverse women in science, technology engineering and maths and helps them to build the skills they need to become media and public speaking stars. Here’s why it works: https://bit.ly/310qA1p. Apply by August 31: https://bit.ly/3g29NBp

04.01.2022 If you missed the first session of our series, Small Scale, Big Impact. Never fear, the recording is here!! We have the full recording of the session - Organising an event available now.

04.01.2022 Some great events happening for #ScienceWeek as part of the National grant funding. Big congratulations to the ACT recipients, the Scout Association of Australia (ACT) and Australian Society of Plant Scientists

03.01.2022 An amazing way to combine science and art. Use the stories of inspiring women in STEM to create your own artistic interpretation #scienceweek #CbrWomenSciArt