National Science Week in the ACT is a celebration and showcase of scientific achievements and endeavours in the region.

With so much to discover in the nation's capital, getting on board with National Science Week is a must for everyone!

We are currently developing our 2010 program - if you would like to become involved with the local National Science Week committee or are thinking of holding an event in the ACT during National Science Week, please email us.

2010 Program - confirmed events

SCINEMA Festival of Science Film is coming to the Capital - visit the SCINEMA website for more information - www.scinema.com.au.

Canberra Family Science Spectacular - 3 days of hands-on science fun at CSIRO Discovery Fri 20, Sat 21 & Sun 22 August.

Stay tuned for more exciting events.

Here are some example ACT events from 2009...

A Chorus of Women: Science and the Creative Arts - The challenges of global environmental change require more than scientific evidence and technological fixes.  A Chorus of Women led a dialogue exploring the potentional contribution of the arts, and brought a creative voice to these urgent and complex issues.

An Evening with Dr Karl - Learn something without even noticing it! Dr Karl Kruszelnicki (ABC and Triple J) will make you laugh while you learn.

Bootleg Postcards: The Unofficial Biography of Space Expoloration - Glen Nagle is currently the education and outreach manager at the Canberra Deep Space Commmunication Complex (NASA).  He is a passionate advocate of space exploration and the education of the next generation of space explorers.  Glen took us on a journey into deep space, exploring mysteries and the beauty of the cosmos.

Family Fun at CSIRO Discovery - CSIRO Discovery offers an interactive journey through CSIRO and Australian Science history.  Science is presented in an entertaining way to demystify it, and educate people of all ages about the fascinating world of research and innovation.  CSIRO Discovery is also home to a great range of public events, and as it is also a working laboratory, it offers the public a unique insight into science at work.

Questacon Workshop Tour - Where do the interactive exhibits at Questacon come from?  They are conceived, designed and fabricated by the creative team at Questacon's facility in Fyshwick.  This was a rare opportunity to tour the workshop and see behind the scenes where the exhibits are designed and created.