National Science Week 2008 in Western Australia
National Science Week is an opportunity for all Western Australians to take part in a range of events and activities related to science, technology and engineering. Whether you are a teacher, employer or student, or just someone interested in science, there are so many ways to get involved. Why not showcase the science at your organisation? Or else just sit-back and enjoy what our State has to offer.
Whatever you choose, wherever you are, don’t miss out on National Science Week in WA!
Schools
For schools, take a look at the ASTA National Science Week flyer (available shortly) which provides you with information on what organizations in Western Australia are planning for National Science Week.
Present Your Own Weather Competition
ABC, the Bureau of Meteorology, ScienceNetwork WA and Scitech are running the Present Your Own Weather Competition for National Science Week (metropolitan schools only).
Your students can compete for the chance to compare their winning video to the real thing by meeting ABC TV Weather Presenter Russell Woolf and ABC TV News Presenter Karina Carvalho and watching Russell Woolf present the weather live at ABC, East Perth. They will also be in the running to win a weather station for their school or a small weather kit, a free class excursion to Scitech or four weeks free hire of the Scitech Outreach DIY Weather Kit.
For more information, download the 
Entry Details (390 kb) and the Registration Form (315 kb) or to register using an online page, visit ScienceNetwork WA.
If you have any queries about this competition, please contact Neil Bennett at the Bureau of Meteorology on 9263 2279 or N.Bennett@bom.gov.au
Daily Email Updates during National Science Week
For daily email updates during National Science Week and other ground breaking science news, sign up to ScienceNetwork WA using the ‘News by Email’ form on the homepage.
Key Events for National Science Week
A range of events will be held during National Science Week to excite the public about science.
National Science Week Comedy Sketch Revue
A funny thing happened on the way to the lab - a sketchy history of Science.
National Science Week Comedy Sketch Revue presented by Scitech in partnership with Spontaneous Insanity.
Celebrate National Science Week 2008 with an inventive night of sketch comedy from the team that brought you the Scitech Comedy Debate. Examining the history of science under the comedic microscope, Perth’s best comic actors and local scientists will explore the complete spectrum of science fact (and fiction) from the Big Bang to last Tuesday. It’s sure to cause a positively charged reaction of irrepressible laughter. Don’t miss it! Written by Glenn Hall and Steve Browning.
"A relatively good night out.” – Albert Einstein
When: Thursday 14 August and Friday 15 August
Time: 7.00pm – 9:00pm
Book your tickets through BOCS
Location: John Curtain College of the Arts
Contact: Kelly Dawson, WA National Science Week Coordinator, at scienceweek@scitech.org.au or on 08 9215 0739
The Big West Test:
Search for the Brainiest Town in the West - a quiz night with a difference! Telecentres throughout WA concurrently hold a science quiz night. The questions are brought to each telecentre via a broadcast from Perth. Answers are tallied live online, and by the end of the night, we are able to tell which town is the brainiest town in WA.
When: Friday 15 August
Time: 7pm – 10pm
Location: At participating telecentres throughout WA
Contact: Kelly Dawson, WA NSWk Coordinator, at scienceweek@scitech.org.au or on 08 9215 0739
Shopping Trolley Science:
An engaging interactive program designed to inspire the general public with science and technology and to demonstrate the cutting edge science occurring at our Western Australian universities. The program will be hosted at a regional centre from August 8-9 and at a metropolitan shopping centre from August 15-16.
Location: Watch this space to find out where Shopping Trolley Science will be in 2008
Contact: Kelly Dawson, WA NSWk Coordinator, at scienceweek@scitech.org.au or on 08 9215 0739
Brain Break – host your own morning tea for science
A state-wide morning tea for the Western Australian science community during NSWk. Organisers are encouraged to engage their colleagues by organising an activity such as a science quiz, speakers, or a themed morning tea competition.
Complete and send the Brain Break Registration to receive a free National Science Week pack including posters, bookmarks, quiz questions, activity suggestions for your Brain Break and Brain Break coasters!
Brain Break Registration Form 2008 (150kb)
Community Events
For many more events throughout WA, return to the homepage and search the events diary or, go to the ScienceNetwork WA events calendar for key National Science Week events in WA.
Media Resources
For all media resources including event copy, talent, pictures and logos please contact Kelly Dawson (see below).
Contacts
Kelly Dawson
kelly.dawson@scitech.org.au
Coordinator, WA National Science Week Committee
Paul Nicholls
paul@scitech.org.au
Chair, WA National Science Week Committee
State partners
ABC Local Radio WA
Curtin University of Technology
CSIRO
Department of Industry and Resources
Edith Cowan University
Engineers Australia WA
Murdoch University
ScienceNetwork WA
Science Teachers Association of Western Australia (STAWA)
Scitech
University of Western Australia
Water Corporation
Community Newspaper Group