Event | National Science Week 2022
Each year, Defence celebrates National Science Week in recognition of the incredible contributions our STEM professionals make to Defence and national security.
As always, this year we had a range of fun-filled events and activities.
Space STEM Ambassador Jarli
From the sun-baked Outback to the frozen plains of Jupiter's largest moon, Ganymede... Jarli Jones was a proud Space STEM Ambassador for National Science Week!
Defence, partnered with the Animal Logic Academy at the University of Technology, Sydney, to create the Jarli animation in order to spark interest in STEM, space and the limitless opportunities they offer young Australians.
Jarli's story of ingenuity and determination aims to inspire kids to follow their dreams and widen their eyes to the possibilities opened up through STEM and the wonders of space.
Jarli featured at the Australian Space Agency Space Discovery Centre, Lot Fourteen throughout Science Week.
National Science Quiz
Defence was proud to sponsor the National Science Quiz, a fantastic night of science and fun! Hosted by Charlie Pickering, teams battled it out to be this year's National Science Quiz champions.
Exploring Glass event
Exploring Glass brought together four Australian Government scientists in an online panel to share their work with glass and how this common material is used in very different ways.
Date: Wednesday 17 August
Time:11:00am to 12:00pm
Place: Defence Science and Technology YouTube page
Aimed at high school students from Years 7 – 12, the event brought scientists from ANSTO, CSIRO, Defence and Geoscience Australia together for engaging session showcasing the work of Australian scientists. Topics covered included:
- How super mirrors with special reflecting surfaces are needed to move neutrons
- Why glass is so important for imaging and sensing the world around us
- How to make a hydrophone for underwater sensing using glass fibre optic lasers
- Why silica, a key building block for glass, is now on the critical minerals list
Watch the recorded event on our Defence Science and Technology YouTube page.
Further information
Contact our Workforce Capability and Talent team.
