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RMIT University celebrates Science Week
About National Science Week
National Science Week is an annual celebration of Australian science. It’s Australia’s biggest festival* and it aims to increase awareness and understanding of the role of science, engineering, technology and innovation in maintaining and improving our society, economy and the environment. RMIT has been a proud supporter of Science Week since it was launched over 10 years ago.
For more information, visit the National Science Week or re-Science web sites.
* Based on the number of people attending events.
Events
Market of the Mind – a City Science Event
A cerebral, scientific and sensational social evening, featuring skull art, live music, speed-meet-a-neuroscientist, spot the pseudo science, brain refreshments, magic and illusion. Proudly sponsored by RMIT.
For more details, visit the re-Science web site.
Details and registration
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Friday 12 August |
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Anytime between 5.30 pm - 8.30 pm (Drop by – it’s free!) |
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Location |
QV Square, QV Corner of Lonsdale and Swanston Streets, Melbourne |
Jeff Potter - The Geek and the Kitchen: the Science of Yum
Jeff Potter is the author of ‘Cooking for Geeks: Real Science, Great Hacks, and Good Food’, which The Washington Post has called “one of the most useful books on understanding cooking.” RMIT is proud to host Jeff as a special guest during Science Week. He’s holding a free presentation about his passion for kitchen gadgets and perfect recipes. Join Jeff and take part in a very unusual taste test that lets you learn about sensory perceptions.
Watch a video of Jeff Potter’s Sous-Vide Rig.
Details and registration
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Wednesday 17 August |
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Time |
6.30 pm |
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Location |
360 Swanston Street, RMIT City campus |
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Registration |
Jurassic RMIT
Use your iPhone or smart phone to see dinosaurs around RMIT, using augmented reality technology. It’s easy and it’s free so get hunting!
All week outside the entrance to Building 8 in Swanston Street (opposite Lt La Trobe Street), and also in La Trobe Street (opposite the State Library).
- Scan the QR code or type in the URL: http://nationalscienceweek.iinet.net.au/download
- Click to download
- Return to URL and download Jurassic Science Week layar
- Open and select the Jurassic Science Week layar
- Wait for the dinosaurs to load and start searching nearby
- For a chance to win great prizes, take a photo and share with iiNet by emailing Jurassic@iinet.net.au
For more details, visit the National Science Week web site.
Details and registration
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All week |
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Location |
Entrance to Building 8 in Swanston Street (opposite Lt La Trobe Street), and La Trobe Street (opposite the State Library) |
From Barking Dogs to Magic Sand - putting Chemical Toys to Work, The 2011 RACI Hartung Youth Lecture
Dr Jeff Hughes, Senior Lecturer in Applied Chemistry, RMIT University
There are many chemical toys and reactions which have been used in demonstrations that display unusual effects. These are fun to try but, in many cases, also demonstrate properties of new or unusual materials.
Fluids that are magnetic or change from liquids to gels, non-Newtonian materials, super-absorbent polymers, shape-specific alloys and chemiluminescent compounds are all examples of these materials. They not only have fun properties but also have been found to have important applications. These range from disposable nappies to waterproof raincoats to detecting bloodstains at crime scenes. In this show we will look at some of these toys not just their fun properties but how they work.
Details and registration
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Friday 19 August |
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Time |
11.00 am - 12.00 pm |
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Location |
RMIT University, City campus |
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Registration |
Registrations closed. |