Macquarie is celebrating National Science Week (12–20 August), with academics hosting and participating in a series of exciting events that you are welcome to attend.
Sydney Science Trail Excursions
Saturday to Sunday, 12–20 August, 9.30am – 2.30pm
Royal Botanic Garden Sydney, Australian Museum and Mount Annan
Tickets: $18
Dr Alescia Cullen, Dr Vaheesan Rajabal and PhD candidates Pamela Tsoumbris, Dominic Scopelliti, Darshika Dissawe Mudiyanselage, Dani Montoya-Londoño and Jariya Chanachai will be at the ARC Centre of Excellence in Synthetic Biology stall. This week-long event is aimed at primary, secondary and diverse-learner school students.
Science in the Scrub
Sunday 13 August, 11am – 3pm
Lizard Log Amphitheatre, Abbotsbury
Associate Professor Joanne Jamie, Dr Ian Jamie and PACE Engaging the Community in Science students will be presenting bush medicines and sustainable energy activities for the public during this family-friendly event.
Using Ancient Knowledge for Environmental Sustainability
Healthcare and Cultural Revitalisation
Monday 14 August, 7pm – 8pm
Webinar
Associate Professor Joanne Jamie will host this webinar featuring founders of fully-Indigenous owned organisations South Coast Seaweed and Native Secrets. Find out how they are reviving customary knowledge and creating new products, working alongside industry and academic scientists.
Getting to Know Your Friendly Neighbourhood Microbiologist
Tuesday 15 August to Sunday 20 August
Online
Dr Amy Cain hosts JAMSpod, a series of microbiology-themed podcasts jointly run by Macquarie University, Western Sydney University, the Department of Primary Industries and Joint Academic Microbiology Seminars (JAMS). Each episode reveals a researcher behind the microscope, providing insights into their research, challenges and career journey, and a glimpse into their workday. The podcast also encourages the public to participate by submitting questions via Twitter (X) @jamsorgau.
Climate Solutions You Wish You Knew About
Tuesday 15 August, 6pm – 7.45pm
The Calyx, Royal Botanic Garden Sydney
Tickets: $22
Professor Michelle Leishman and Professor Neil Saintilan will be panellists at this event, sharing research into the innovative ways in which plants can be part of the climate change solution.
Microscopy and Aboriginal Art
Tuesday 15 August, 7pm – 8pm
Webinar
Associate Professor Joanne Jamie will host this webinar featuring Aboriginal artist Graham Toomey and science communicator Jenny Whiting discussing how microscopy can add a creative new dimension for Aboriginal artists in connecting to Country.
An Introduction to Observing the Night Sky
Wednesday 16 August, 7pm – 8pm
Mosman Library Service/Barry O’Keefe Library
605 Military Road, Mosman
Astrophysicist Dr Angel Rafael Lopez Sanchez will present an illustrated talk on observing the night sky.
Virtual tour of CSIRO’s RV Investigator
Thursday 17 August, 11.30am – 12.15pm
Online
Dr Vanessa Pirotta will join CSIRO marine biologist Dr Ben Arthur on a virtual tour of the National Science Agency’s blue-water super-science ship, the ocean-going research vessel, RV Investigator, and show you how scientists live and work on the ship for weeks at a time.
Remediate: Test out a new card game at the pub
Friday 18 August, 6pm – 8pm
Royal Hotel Darlington, Sydney
Professor Ian Paulsen and ARC Synthetic Biology researcher Dr Vaheesan Rajabal will run an in-person event that uses a card game to teach the science and strategy behind genetic selection. They will also discuss the potential for a burgeoning bioeconomy to establish rural hubs for transforming waste into useful products.
Family Science Day
Saturday 19 August, 10am – 3pm
Parramatta Square and PHIVE
Professor Mohsen Asadniaye Fard Jahromi, Dr June Ho and Associate Professor Sorn Vimonsatit will run an engineering challenge for kids, who can learn how to build their own paper bridge and make it strong, and experience the world of aerodynamics via a virtual reality experience. The event also offers science-based art and craft activities for children.
Saturday 19 August, 2pm–2.45pm and 3pm– 3.45 pm
Woollahra Library, Double Bay
Indigenous Science Experience @ Redfern Community Day
Saturday 19 August, 10am – 3pm
Redfern Community Centre
Associate Professor Joanne Jamie is host of this key event for the National Indigenous Science Education Program (NISEP). Macquarie academics and students from School of Natural Sciences, Engineering, Walanga Muru, Chiropractic Sciences and the Numeracy Centre are contributing to the many activities. Find out what Aboriginal astronomy can tell us about the night sky, how our native flora are used in bush medicine and what over 60 thousand years of Indigenous culture can teach us about sustainable living.
Science in the Swamp
Sunday 20 August, 10am – 3pm
Centennial Park
Dr Lindsay Parker will be joined by academics and HDR students from the School of Computing. At this family day out, there will be hands-on science experiments, displays and meet-the-scientist activities.
National Science Quiz
Sunday 27 August, 3.30pm
The Capitol, Melbourne and live-streamed online
Dr Paige Erpf from Macquarie’s ARC Centre of Excellence in Synthetic Biology will compete in this live-broadcast science quiz hosted by ABC personality Charlie Pickering. Anyone can join the fun and play via the live stream. There are cash prizes up for grabs.
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