February 2016
CoderDojo Geraldton – Saturdays 10-12pm
CoderDojo has started Geraldton! CoderDojo is a facilitated program fueling young people's passion for coding and better understanding the technology that shapes their world. Pollinators is partnering with Mid West Science Engagement Group, Inspiring Australia and Durack Institute of Technology to run a pilot program in Term 1. Every Saturday until 2nd April the 'Dojo' will be open from 10-12am at Durack Institute of Technology. There are Dojos in over 51 countries that meet meet regularly to learn skills and work on projects like websites,…
Find out more »March 2016
Geraldton Science Festival – for schools
An opportunity to celebrate science in your local area, focused on school groups during the day (details below) and a Community Open Night from 5:30 to 8pm on Wednesday 30th March: http://bit.ly/science_events Schools The Geraldton Science Festival is an exciting opportunity for secondary students to engage in interactive activities with businesses, community organisations and government departments from your local area. The festival aims to build awareness about the importance of science, technology, engineering and maths in our everyday lives, the community…
Find out more »Geraldton Science Festival – Community Night with 3 fantastic shows
Geraldton Science Festival Community Night The Geraldton Science Festival will open the doors to the public for an evening the whole family will enjoy. Come down to explore the awesome Scitech exhibits, be blown away by cool science shows, hear fascinating presentations and visit stalls from various local and WA organisations. RSVP: http://bit.ly/mwseg_rsvp and go in the draw for an iTunes voucher Shows: 6pm — "Bubbles" A 30-minute exploration of the science and fun of bubbles, with something relevant for all ages. 6:30pm —…
Find out more »April 2016
Digital Futures? Turning kid’s passions into in-demand professions
This is a one-off public event providing insights into some of the education and career options for young people interested in digital or technology careers. With the aid of guest presenters and panel discussions we will aim to provide parents and young adults with ideas and options for turning passion into a profession. RSVP: http://bit.ly/mwseg_rsvp Join this forum to hear about: Local digital education and career pathways Local professionals working with digital technology Online safety and security basics This forum will be relevant to: Parents of…
Find out more »MWSEG Quarterly Network Meeting + Professional Social Media Workshop
Please join fellow members of the Mid West Science Engagement Group to our quarterly network event. Agenda Networking and introductions to other members, including 'Meet a Member', hearing in detail about one members passions, expertise and work, New 'brand' and logo for Midwest Science Engagement Group, Social media workshop presented by NACC CEO and staff, MWSEG events discussion and collaboration on past and upcoming MWSEG events; Science Festival and Community Open Night, CoderDojo, Goodness Festival RSVP RSVP via Podio or public link below http://bit.ly/mwseg_rsvp Complete this…
Find out more »Meet US Embassy Reps – Environment, Science, Technology and Health
On Friday the 22nd April, Earth Day, Katy Garry and Gina Soos from the US Embassy are visiting the Midwest. They've also made an hour from 3:30 to 4:30pm to drop in to CityHive when members of Pollinators and MWSEG can: Learn about current U.S.-Australia programs in their fields or related fields where they could engage. Get a briefing on global programs that the United States government is developing in their fields of expertise. For example, Our Oceans, the Global Entrepreneurship Summit,…
Find out more »Film Workshop – make a short film for the big screen
Regional Science Film Festival 2016 is holding a workshop at CityHive, Saturday 30th April. Participants will make and edit a film in the session, and learn: How to make films with mobile devices (ipad/ iphone) Techniques for making films for a theatre screen How to communicate a science story through film How to edit a film on your mobile device, The best free film editing apps (free) Online resources (tips for science communication and editing films) to for use after the workshop All film makers are invited…
Find out more »May 2016
Astro Rocks Fest – Mt Magnet
Excitement is mounting for the Mount Magnet Astro Rocks fest to be held on May 13 and 14 2016 The event will wow stargazers with the night magic of the Murchison in a series of activities for the whole family. Organisers have already locked in participation from SciTech and the International Centre for Radio Astronomy Research for this year’s event, along with art and rock displays (including the world’s oldest rock), a performance from the Mount Magnet High School students,…
Find out more »June 2016
Preparing Children for the 21st Century – Neuroscience and Education
Read more about Judy Willis and an interview where she previews the insights and information available at this session. This event is an initiative of the Mount Tarcoola Primary School Neurology in Education Group, auspiced by John Willcock College and Geraldton Senior College P&C. Funding support has been provided through the State Government's Royalties for Regions Community Chest Fund and the Mid West Development Commission. Sponsor support includes Western Australian Centre for Rural Health, John Willock College, Geraldton Senior College, Allendale Primary School, Western…
Find out more »July 2016
GovHack Geraldton – Friday kick-off event
The GovHack competition is about using our technical and creative capacity, to build useful things from open data published by government. Put simply, it's like a fun (digital) recycling project, just making beautiful and useful things out of undervalued spreadsheets or datasets rather than spare parts from the tip. Friday night in Geraldton will be an exciting, collaborative event. We've designed this to suit whether you're committing your weekend or just dropping in. At this event, we'll be encouraging participation, throwing around the ideas for data and creating project…
Find out more »December 2016
CSIRO Murchison Radio-astronomy Observatory Sundowner
Murchison Radio-astronomy Observatory - why it's a big deal. We've rescheduled this Sundowner to December 14. Hope you can make it. So you’ve heard about the SKA and the Murchison Radio-astronomy Observatory, you know it’s got something to do with radios, space and astronomy and it’s a seriously big deal for the region. But how much do you really know about this project? Join CSIRO and Scinapse for a sundowner that will fill you in on what it’s all about…
Find out more »July 2018
July Social Meetup – Goodness Festival 2018 Launch Party!
This Social Meetup will be hosted by Pollinators members; Scinapse (the Mid West Science Engagement Group) who are organising the regional science festival Goodness 2018! This event will be dedicated to raising awareness of this awesome local event that brings science, sustainability and innovation to our region, and will feature a launch of the program. Lots of amazing science events coming your way Geraldton! For more information, visit www.goodness.org.au About Social Meetups: Pollinators host one Social Meetup each month that bring together inspiring…
Find out more »August 2018
Goodness Festival 2018
Goodness Festival is the regional festival all about science, sustainability and innovation. Hear from Astrophysicist Natasha Hurley-Walker on using radio waves to explore the distant reaches of the Universe, discover the unseen science happening around Geraldton on a secret spaces tour, and bring the family to the Tools of the Trade Discovery Day at the Geraldton Regional Trade Training Centre. Having engaged more than 6,000 people last year, the Goodness Festival 2018 - dedicated to science, sustainability and innovation is shaping…
Find out more »February 2019
Imagining the Houtman Abrolhos as a Sustainable Tourism Destination
NATURE-BASED TOURISM AT THE HOUTMAN ABROLHOS ISLANDS Forum - Presented by the Houtman Abrolhos Conservation Network and Pollinators on Tuesday 5 February 2018. 1:00 PM - Sustainable Nature-based Tourism and managing tourist visitation to seabird breeding islands Associate Professor David Newsome, Murdoch University David Newsome is an environmental scientist with expertise in wildlife tourism, geotourism and the biophysical impacts of natural area tourism. 2:OO PM -Science and conservation based ecotourism. What it takes and what it can contribute. Dr…
Find out more »March 2019
After Dark In Ancient Rome
After a sell-out “Scitech After Dark” event in 2017, Scinapse brings you Scinapse After Dark in Ancient Rome at the Museum of Geraldton. Come and immerse yourself in the new Ancient Rome: The Empire that Shaped the World Touring Exhibition of incredible machines, art and technology. With artefacts, models, catapults, frescoes, armour, weapons, busts, and much more, this exhibition is a must-see! This event is Ancient Rome themed so please dress up – Best dressed on the night will win an awesome door prize. You can…
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