Exhibitors
Architecture and Design
Experiment with the “Forest in a Box” to design and construct structures that stimulate design thinking, collaboration, and critical thinking.
This activity explores key concepts that integrate Science, Geography, Technologies, and Design.
Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture
Cultivating the Future: Explore Agricultural Science! Discover innovative farming technologies, sustainable practices, and career opportunities.
Meet our passionate team and dive into the science behind agriculture.
GreenSTEM Education
Inspiring Young Minds and Leading the Way for Equity and Excellence in Tasmanian STEM Education: Tasmania’s pioneering STEM education charity will showcase their innovative and engaging STEM programs – Greenpower Tasmania, FIRST Lego League and STEM Unlimited.
Witness Australia’s first public demonstrations of a Greenpower F24 electric vehicle (built by grade 5/6 students from Montello Primary School) and get hands-on with the newly launched SUBMERGED FIRST Lego League robotics competition!
Earth Sciences
Discover Tasmanian Geoscience: Dive into Rocks, Minerals, and the Earth’s Wonders.
Explore geology and mining, drive a model truck around a mining site and make a pocket volcano.
Rural Clinical School
Healthy Hearts: Listen, learn, and check! Use stethoscopes, explore heart models, and measure oxygen levels using an oximeter at our interactive station
Information Communication and Technology
Human vs GenAI: The Ultimate ICT Design Showdown! Pitch your creativity against ChatGPT and see who designs the best tech solutions!”
BIG Science Fair
“Explore, Inspire, Participate: BIG Science Fair!
Discover amazing projects from Year 5-12 students and find out how you can get involved as a judge or volunteer.”
Aboriginal Cultures
A contemporary take on the traditional Aboriginal Water carrier that they can call their own.
Gaming
“Play, Create, Innovate: Dive into the World of Game Development! Experience the thrill of playing games made in Tassie and unleash your creativity by building your own. From coding to design, bring your game ideas to life!
Come and play some epic games like Lighthaze World where you can discover how it was designed from the Tasmanian landscape, and Roblox where you can have a go at creating your own game!
Animation
Animate your imagination: discover primary school creativity with Somerset Primary!
Craft short stories with plasticine and join our collaborative animation activity.
Little Penguins
Species Survival: Spotlight on Little Penguins! Learn about their habitat, ecology, and how we can help them to thrive.
Or get your face painted.
Sustainable Gardens
“Master hot composting! Get expert tips and learn soil block making for a blooming spring!”
Tech Solutions Hub
Experience Digital Wonders:
Swim with dolphins, ride roller coasters, fly drones, and code spheros!
Connecting with nature
Pop into the Storytelling Pod and tell us about your connection with nature.
Whether its penguins, pools or parks you love - we want to hear your nature connection stories and publish them on our website.
Face painting
In line with the theme of National Science Week, we will be painting lots of little penguins faces!