URGENT UPDATE: The highly anticipated Science is a Superpower Festival is set to take over Scienceworks in Melbourne on September 13 and 14, promising an exhilarating weekend filled with hands-on science activities, live demonstrations, and mind-blowing experiments. This festival aims to ignite the STEM superhero in visitors of all ages, from curious children to lifelong learners.
Festival-goers will kick off their experience with a serene guided meditation in the Melbourne Planetarium, surrounded by stunning wildlife imagery, before diving into interactive projects like creating unique artwork on the Scienceworks harmonograph. Channel your inner athlete in Sportsworks, where you can race against the legendary Cathy Freeman, leap for height, or save goals like a champion.
Curiosity will take center stage in the Think Ahead zone, allowing participants to pose their most puzzling questions to experts and envision the future of STEM. The Energy Lab encourages kindness, inviting visitors to contribute their creations to the inspiring Wall of Kindness.
Experience the raw power of electricity in the Lightning Theatre, and put your problem-solving skills to the test with exciting engineering challenges hosted by the Robogals Team. The Monash Nova Rover Team will showcase their Banksia robot, adding an element of ingenuity as it roams the grounds.
In the Beyond Perception area, test your senses and prepare to be amazed. Join Engineers Australia in Tinkertown, where you can construct clever solutions using everyday materials. Additionally, grow your resilience in the STEM Lab with the Plants for Space team, learning how to cultivate greens in the most unexpected environments—like outer space!
Originally created to inspire tween girls and non-binary children to engage with STEM, this year’s Science is a Superpower Festival is inclusive, welcoming all visitors to a weekend of discovery, play, and endless possibilities.
Don’t miss out! Secure your tickets and get more information at the official Scienceworks website: https://museumsvictoria.com.au/scienceworks/whats-on/science-is-a-superpower-festival/. Act fast—this is a must-attend event for science enthusiasts everywhere!
