National Science Week
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National Science Week is Australia's annual celebration of science and technology running each year in August.
The event provides an opportunity to acknowledge the Australian STEM workforce and to celebrate the contribution of our scientists, technologists, engineers and mathematicians.
Additionally, it aims to encourage an interest in science pursuits among the general public and encourage younger people to be fascinated by the world we live in.
Defence is a proud participant of National Science Week and recognise that a highly-skilled STEM workforce is critical to Australia’s Defence and national security capabilities.
Past Events
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Each year, Defence celebrates National Science Week in recognition of the incredible contributions our STEM professionals make to Defence and national security.
![National Science Week 2022 National Science Week 2022](https://www.dst.defence.gov.au/sites/default/files/styles/general_thumb_180x140/public/events/NSWk-400x300_0.png?itok=XteBWf8J)
Each year, Defence celebrates National Science Week in recognition of the incredible contributions our STEM professionals make to Defence and national security.
![](https://www.dst.defence.gov.au/sites/default/files/styles/general_thumb_180x140/public/events/NSWk-2021-400x300%20v2.png?itok=ZDqoK6Jf)
Every year, Defence is proud to participate in National Science Week, celebrating and acknowledging the amazing contribution of our scientists, technologists, engineers and mathematicians.
![](https://www.dst.defence.gov.au/sites/default/files/styles/general_thumb_180x140/public/events/NSWk-400x300.jpg?itok=FUuW8uXM)
Every year, Defence is a proud participant in National Science Week.