A National Science Week event.

Join us for an evening of scientific wonder as Swinburne's Astronomers and Science Communicators provide you with a captivating glimpse into life within STEM fields. They’ll break down the science they perform daily and share their insights on what they believe will be the next big thing in Physics and Astronomy.

Costume competition
Science really is better than fiction, celebrate it with us in style by dressing up as your favourite sci-fi character or pay homage to a real-life scientist. Prizes will be announced. We’ll be there in costume too.

Our panel of experts:

  • Professor Virginia Kilborn, Swinburne’s Chief Scientist
  • Dr Rebecca Allen, Co-Director, Space Technology and Industry Institute
  • Dr Sara Webb, Astrophysicist and Space Challenge Mission Director
  • Simon Goode, Astrophysicist and Machine Learning Enthusiast
  • Lisa Horsley, Science Communicator

Audience
All ages. Suited for high school and up.

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