A quantum technology road trip, robotics competitions and an inflatable digestive system 'poo palace' are just some of the science projects being supported by the Morrison Government's 2022 National Science Week grants.
Thirty-five public science projects will share in more than $500,000 as part of Australia's annual celebration of science and technology.
The grants include funding for:
- The University of Melbourne's interactive travelling science and art show bringing quantum physics to regional and rural areas.
- Student Robotics Club of South Australia's Robot Scrimmage competition day where students can work together to battle it out.
- The Hunter Medical Research Institute's oversized inflatable re-creation of the digestive system where children can conduct interactive food experiments and learn about digestion.
Minister for Science and Technology Melissa Price said National Science Week was a great way to encourage interest and participation in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM).
"National Science Week is a fantastic and fun opportunity to recognise the wonderful work of our scientists and hopefully inspire our next generation of big-thinkers," Minister Price said.
"Science plays a huge part in our daily life, even if we don't always realise.
"The great events and activities in National Science Week are not only fun and interactive, but they can show us just how much we use science in our everyday life.
"This year, we've got a huge range of events and there's something for everyone, whether that's learning about the science of bush tucker, quantum physics, robotics or even how our bodies work.
"Last year, we saw more than one million Aussies participating in events across every state and territory, and we're expecting that this year we're going to see even more people getting out and joining in on the fun."
The 2022 school theme for National Science Week is 'Glass: More than meets the eye' and is based on the UN International Year Of Glass.
National Science Week 2022 will run from 13-21 August.
More details, including the full list of grant recipients, are available at scienceweek.net.au.
