Northern Territory

Key events in the NT in 2009

Bush Food of Arnhem Land
This project comprises a number of interactive workshops in which the culinary, botanical, cultural, nutritional value and potential business enterprises of bush food will be investigated. The activities will be conducted by local rangers, a bush chef, a botanist and science teachers. Activities for the whole school community.

For more information contact Geoffrey Ellis the Career adviser and Science Coordinator at Maningrida Community education Centre.
Phone 08 89795588 or email Geoffrey Ellis

The Science of Entertainment 2: The Future
This is the sequel to the popular 2003 SMART show that probed the science behind movies. The new show uses interactive multimedia, hands-on demonstrations and exciting audio/video clips to explore the future of entertainment and, of course, the science that makes it work.
So, what might the future of entertainment involve? Interactive systems, SGI, green screen, motion capture, composite images, Wii technology, audio pitch processing, rendering and much more!

For more information contact Terry Burns, Director SMART program, University of Newcastle.
Phone 02 49215434 or email Terry Burns

The First Astronomers
This is a theatrical presentation exploring both the theory of CSIRO Astrophysicist, UK born Ray Norris and the traditional beliefs of Elder and Senior custodian of the Wardaman people, Ydumduma Bill Harney. To coincide with the 2009 Darwin Festival, Science Week and the UN International Year of Astronomy, The First Astronomers will bring together, for the first time, these two dynamic characters to promote and present their separate, yet hauntingly similar theories of Aboriginal astronomy in an entertaining and enchanting performance.

For more information contact Darwin Festival.
Phone 08 89434200 or email Darwin Festival

The Top End Science fair
This is a 3 day Science fair at the CSIRO Tropical Ecosystem Research Centre. The fair will host a range of demonstrations and interactive hands-on activities highlighting the importance of Science and Engineering in our everyday lives.

For more information contact Paul Lyons manager NT CSIRO Science Education Centre.
Phone 08 89448495 or email Paul Lyons

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Key Contacts

Chairperson and media spokespeson:

Paul Lyons
CSIRO Science Education Centre
Ph: 08 8944 8495
Fax: 08 8947 1010
Email: Paul Lyons