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Robotics Workshops – Intro & Advanced

South

27 May 2017

Introduction to Robotics & RoboCupJunior Short workshop for teachers and prospective mentors of ANY experience level! Join Brian Thomas (Tommo) – a long-time expert who has been involved with RoboCupJunior since Australian competitions began back…

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Water for Profit

North

18 May 2017

Whether you are looking to bring precision irrigation to your property, or are after tips to further enhance your current systems, this event is for you. The day will include expert presentations on precision irrigation,…

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Physics, Power and Climate Change

South

17 May 2017

Join Professor David Norman Jamieson, School of Physics, University of Melbourne as he discusses physics, power and climate change. His lecture explains entropy and the big challenges involved in charting the uncertain future. Please bring…

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Is the future falling apart?

South

16 May 2017

WE’RE DOOMED! Or are we? Don’t ask us, ask a scientist. Climate change researcher Will Hobbs and neuroscientist Lila Landowski are here to set the record straight. This event will be hosted by ABC breakfast…

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Do we control technology, or does it control us?

North

10 May 2017

Science and technology are all around us, but are often overlooked in the hustle and bustle of everyday life. How can we understand the role of science and technology in our society? What is the…

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Tasmanian Science Talent Search 2017 (Launceston)

North

10 May 2017

Ian Pattie will present the 2017 TSTS Technology Challenge and share ideas around the making, materials and judging conditions for this year’s Technology Challenge. History of Flight Challenge The history of flight has evolved from…

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Tasmanian Science Talent Search 2017 (Hobart)

South

9 May 2017

Ian Pattie will present the 2017 TSTS Technology Challenge and share ideas around the making, materials and judging conditions for this year’s Technology Challenge. History of Flight Challenge The history of flight has evolved from…

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Total Immersion Virtual Reality Open Day

South

6 May 2017

Experience total immersion gaming and other fun stuff in virtual reality! View the Facebook event for more information and to RSVP

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WhySci @ AgFest

North

4 May 2017 - 6 May 2017

AgFest is one of Tassie’s biggest events! WhySci loves getting out into the community and spreading the science love, so please come say hi and maybe even experience a little science magic. Come find out…

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Science in the Pub: Discovering the secrets to sustaining life on earth

South

4 May 2017

Friendly, welcoming atmosphere with free presentation and nibbles. Panellists Mark Hovenden, Associate Professor, University of Tasmania Jim Weller, ARC Future Fellow, University of Tasmania Greg Jordan, Associate Professor, University of Tasmania #SciPubPlants

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Royal Society talk: Melting in the Earth

South

2 May 2017

Prof Emeritus David H. Green will speak on complexity, diversity and a key to understanding seismic shifts and tectonic plates. More information

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The Science of Expertise

South

27 April 2017

  Presented by Dr Kristy Martire, cognitive scientists have been researching the attainment and development of expertise for decades. However, legal and scientific understandings of ‘expert’ performance do not closely align. Where legal conceptualisations give priority…

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