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	National Science Week ASTA School Grants Monday 11 March 2013 Any school in Victoria National Science Week provides a chance to focus on the impact science, engineering, technology and mathematics has on our lives, our economy, our society and our world. To help Australian schools celebrate National Science Week, the Australian... READ MORE
	Discover the Night Sky Astronomy Classes – Thursdays in March and August Thursday 2 August 2012 Melbourne Planetarium at Scienceworks Learn more about astronomy in the Melbourne Planetarium’s after-dark astronomy classes. Every Thursday evening in March and August, Scienceworks presents a series of special evening classes in the Melbourne Planetarium. Each Discover the Night Sky... READ MORE
	Discover the Square Kilometre Array (SKA) Thursday 9 June 2011 Scienceworks Public lecture featuring Professor Phillip Diamond (CSIRO Astronomy & Space Science) Thursday 9 Jun 2011 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM Scienceworks and Melbourne Planetarium 2 Booker Street Spotswood, Victoria The SKA will be the largest and most advanced... READ MORE
	The Art of Scientific Observation - a regional outreach tour Explore the past; discover the future. Take a journey of scientific discovery and observation with the character William Blandowski - Museum Victoria's first Director. Blandowski will highlight his travels through regional Victoria, collecting flora... READ MORE
	ANZAAS Kids ask questions Sunday 22 August 2010 Scienceworks - Auditorium Ever had a question about science that you couldn’t find the answer… This forum provides children with the opportunity to put questions directly to prominent Australian scientists. A part of National Science Week 2010, this program is designed to... READ MORE
	BASF Kids’ Lab Saturday 21 August 2010 Science Works - Pumping Station Experience the fascinating world of chemistry! Run by BASF chemists, these workshops introduce chemistry to children in a fun and exciting way through simple hands-on experiments. Suitable for 6-12 year olds Times: 11am, 1pm & 3pm Cost: Free... READ MORE
	Inspiring Scientists Saturday 21 August 2010 Scienceworks - Arena Chat to a scientist about their “ology” and find out more about what exciting opportunities a career in science has to offer. Cost: Free with museum entry READ MORE
	Monsters of the Deep Thursday 19 August 2010 Melbourne Museum - The Age Theatre Monsters of the Deep Join Dr Mark Norman for an intriguing look at life at the depths of Titanic’s graveyard. The wreck of the Titanic rests on the seafloor at a depth of four kilometres, where it’s dark, very cold and the pressure would crush our... READ MORE
	Keeping Bugs Alive Saturday 14 August 2010 Melbourne Museum - Discovery Centre, Lower Ground Meet some amazing live invertebrates and get tips on how to care for insects and other spineless wonders. Take part in an informative session to learn how to care for live bugs. The session is presented by the staff that manage the Bugs Alive... READ MORE
	The art of scientific illustration Saturday 14 August 2010 Melbourne Museum, Scipod – Dinosaur Walk Art and science have long been associated with each other for scientific observation and record keeping. Come along and be inspired by the art of scientific illustration. Hear talks from illustrators Rhyll Plant and Peter Trussler, and discover... READ MORE