South Australia
What's New 2009
Science Alive!
Now in its 4th year, Science Alive! is one of the premier events in SA. This huge FREE community event will be held on Saturday 8th and Sunday 9th August 2009 in the Stirling Angus Hall at the Wayville Showgrounds.
Attracting almost 30,000 visitors over the 2 days, Science Alive! has something for everyone: spectacular science shows, hands-on experiments, mini-planetariums, interactive exhibits, solar cars, electronics, native animals, robotics, flight simulators and so much more, including over 50 booths.
Patron of National Science Week (SA) is internationally acclaimed science communicator, Dr Rob Morrison OAM. Rob Morrison and Deanne Hutton will reunite for a number of performances of the hugely successful TV science show, The Curiosity Show.
Careers @ Science Alive!
Friday 7 August will be an additional day especially for high schools. As well as the interactive exhibits and science shows, Careers @ Science Alive! will feature a large range of study and career information, supplemented with seminars and workshops with enthusiastic young scientists and engineers. Plenty to keep students actively involved throughout the day. Each student will have an opportunity to win an iPod on the day. Numbers will be restricted so high schools should book soon.
Brain Break
If your work place would like to hold a staff “Brain Break” during National Science Week, contact our coordinating committee for free Brain Break coasters and quiz questions.
South Australian Community Grants
The South Australian Community Grants are open to community groups, organisations and businesses to help celebrate science by organising events.
The grants should assist in bringing science to an increasing number of South Australians.
The South Australian Community Grants have been made available through the Department of Further Education, Employment, Science and Technology.
The closing date for applications is mid June. Criteria and application forms are available on request.
Unsung Hero of South Australian Science Awards
Nominations for the Unsung Hero awards are now open. There are two categories:
Unsung Hero of South Australian Science
Unsung Hero of South Australian Science Communication.
Nominations close in mid July. Criteria and application forms are available on request.
Key Contacts
For all information about Science Alive and Careers @ Science Alive, the State grants, the Unsung Hero Awards and any other information, contact:
Rona Sakko PSM
SA Coordinator
M: 0419 8277 23
E: Rona Sakko