Australia’s favourite science guru Dr Karl Kruszelnicki will kick off National Science Week in Parramatta with a free interactive online talk, as part of Sydney Science Festival 2021.
On Sunday, August 15, Dr Karl will answer the audience’s burning science questions and Deadly Science founder Corey Tutt will celebrate the scientific contributions of First Nations Australians in live talks presented by the City of Parramatta and the Powerhouse Museum.
“The City of Parramatta is a hub of scientific excellence and every year our community looks forward to our unique offerings for National Science Week,” City of Parramatta Lord Mayor Bob Dwyer said.
“We are proud to partner with the Powerhouse Museum on a dynamic Sydney Science Festival program that people can enjoy and engage with, no matter where they are during lockdown.”
The Sydney Science Festival is produced by the Powerhouse Museum. This year it runs from August 14-22 during National Science Week.
“Parramatta is loaded with really smart people,” Dr Karl said.
“I know, I’ve met heaps of you – Westmead Institute, Western Sydney University, the schools I’ve visited, and many more.
“I can’t wait to hear your questions and comments.”
Corey Tutt said: “Education is the freedom and ability to create, dream and grow”.
“To be the Sydney Science Festival 2021 Ambassador is a huge honour because you can’t be what you can’t see,” he said.
“I hope every young Deadly scientist and their family joins me in loving all that is the magic of science.”
For more National Science Week online excitement, the City of Parramatta Libraries are offering a live science-themed Story Time session, as well as a series of videos showing how people can make invisible ink, bath bombs and slime at home.
Trivia lovers can also test their knowledge of Parramatta in a science quiz hosted by the Parramatta Heritage and Visitor Information Centre.
Program:
Sydney Science Festival 2021 talks presented by the City of Parramatta and Powerhouse Museum
Dr Karl Kruszelnicki – ‘Great Moments in Science’
Explore the wonderful world of science with Dr Karl as he tackles some of today’s biggest ideas and answers the audience’s questions.
When: Sunday, August 15, 3-4.30pm
Cost: Free
Corey Tutt – ‘Our Deadly Science’
First Nations Australians have the world’s longest continuing culture, passing on the lessons of land, sea and sky to future scientists through stories, song and dance. Corey Tutt, a proud Kamilaroi man and the Sydney Science Festival 2021 Ambassador, will deliver the festival’s keynote address.
When: Sunday, August 15, 5-6pm
Cost: Free
City of Parramatta Council events
Science Week Story Time
Join City of Parramatta’s library staff for a live science-themed Story Time session. Read a science-based picture book, sing songs and rhymes, and learn a few fun facts.
When: Thursday, August 19, 10.30–11am
Cost: Free
Kids Kitchen Science
Ever wanted to learn how to make slime, scented bath bombs or invisible ink? City of Parramatta’s library team will demonstrate in a series of fun videos.
When: Videos available from Monday, August 16.
Cost: Free
Science AT Parramatta Online Trivia Quiz
From agriculture and archaeology to biology and botany, your knowledge of Parramatta will be put to the test in the Parramatta Heritage and Visitor Information Centre’s live trivia quiz.
When: Sunday, August 22, 2-3pm
Cost: Free
For the full program and to register, visit: discoverparramatta.com/scienceat.
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