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  • Several teenagers sitting at a table while an adult in a lab coat leans near them to pour liquid nitrogen into a bowl. A cloud of what looks like steam pours from the bowl onto the table while the teenagers look into the bowl.

    Teenagers enjoy making ice cream using liquid nitrogen in a school holiday program.

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Events and activities

Overview

Edith Cowan believed that education is the key to growth, change and improvement. We are proud to continue her legacy by actively advancing the role of women in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM).

Through targeted Outreach activities, the School of Science aims to inspire diverse communities, encourage future scientists to pursue studies within our School, showcase our innovative programs, strengthen our reputation, and earn trust as a leader in science.

At ECU we are guided by our values of integrity, respect, rational inquiry, personal excellence and courage.

The School of Science operates several engagement programs for school students, adult learners, and members of the community. Our activities have been developed to showcase STEM, skills and attributes needed to work in these fields, foster a passion for science, and highlight career opportunities across our Science & Mathematics and Computing & Security disciplines.

We have several current undergraduate and postgraduate students who act as subject matter experts and ambassadors to deliver these engagement activities, gaining valuable extra-curricular experience before they graduate.

“It was a great opportunity, thoroughly enjoyed the workshops and interaction with peers”
“Very enjoyable and the students were nice!”

For more information on our outreach and engagement programs, please contact:

Upcoming Events

MON
14
JUL

Holiday workshop – Hand Held Games (micro:bit coding)

Join ECU's School of Science for a day of coding (Python) and using micro:bit technology to create press-button games that use LEDs, accelerometers and other accessories. The day will start with learning the basics of coding to program micro:bits and end with you designing your own games.
Time: 9.00am – 3.00pm
Cost: $18.50
Location: ECU Joondalup Campus, School of Science Building 18
TUE
15
JUL

Holiday workshop - Intelligence (not IQ!)

Join ECU School of Science for a day of Intelligence, where information it key. This workshop provides participants with an exciting opportunity to experience working with intelligence gathering, analysis, and countermeasures.
Time: 9.00am – 3.00pm
Cost: $18.50
Location: ECU Joondalup Campus, School of Science Building 18
WED
16
JUL

Holiday workshop - Digital Forensics

ECU School of Science presents this introduction to the exciting world of digital forensics, where technology meets investigation. Step into the shoes of a cyber investigator as you examine clues, uncover hidden data, and solve a digital mystery.
Time: 9.00am – 3.00pm
Cost: $18.50
Location: ECU Joondalup Campus, School of Science Building 18
WED
16
JUL

Holiday workshop - Nature Journaling and Fungi Foray

Learn about nature journaling and explore our Joondalup campus looking for native fungi in this full day workshop for teens.
Time: 9.30am – 3.00pm
Cost: $18.50
Location: ECU Joondalup Campus, Building 19
THU
17
JUL

Holiday workshop - Introduction to Artificial Intelligence

ECU School of Science, in collaboration with Day of AI Australia, are pleased to offer this Introduction to Artificial Intelligence (AI) for students (yrs 5-10) and teachers. You will get hands-on with different AI tools and explore what AI is, how it works, ethical implications, and ways to apply AI.
Time: 9.00am – 3.00pm
Cost: Free (places limited)
Location: ECU Joondalup Campus, School of Science Building 18
THU
17
JUL

Holiday workshop - Young Doctors: Masterclass

In this workshop, students aged 12 to 15 will embark on a deeper exploration of the human body.
Time: 9.30am – 3.00pm
Cost: $105 - $120
Location: ECU Joondalup Campus, Building 19
FRI
18
JUL

Year 9 and 10 - Experience ECU Science

Experience ECU is a one-day program of three hands-on discovery workshops and activities. Explore our Joondalup campus, meet staff, ask questions of our current student ambassadors, and find out about our courses.

WED
30
JUL

Knowledge on Tap

Head to ECU's Birra Bar from 5.00pm to hear our academics talk about Food Security.

SAT
09
AUG

Deaf STEM Camp

Where Deaf Teens and Science Meet! Head to our Joondalup campus for two days of science, technology, engineering, and maths, for Deaf and Hard of Hearing teenagers aged 14-18.
Time: 9.30am – 4.00pm, Saturday 9th and Sunday 10th August
Cost: Free, thanks to support from National Science Week and Inspiring Australia
Location: ECU Joondalup Campus, Building 19
FRI
15
AUG

Crochet & Cocktails

Create your own hyperbolic geometry shape with yarn while sipping on a specialty cocktail at ECU. This workshop is for 18+ adults.
Time: 5.30 pm - 8.30 pm
Cost: $0-20, thanks to support from National Science Week and Inspiring Australia
Location: ECU Joondalup, Birra Bar
SUN
24
AUG

PECAN+ Capture The Flag Competition

PECAN+ CTF is a free, national Capture The Flag style cyber security competition for Australian high school-aged competitors (in years 10-12). Register now to compete at ECU Joondalup or other Australia-wide locations.

WED
27
AUG

Knowledge on Tap

Head to ECU's Birra Bar from 5.00pm to hear our academics talk about Smart Cities.

WED
24
SEP

Knowledge on Tap

Head to ECU's Birra Bar from 5.00pm to hear our academics talk about Biodiversity.

WED
29
OCT

Knowledge on Tap

Head to ECU's Birra Bar from 5.00pm to hear our academics talk about Mental Health.

WED
26
NOV

Knowledge on Tap

Head to ECU's Birra Bar from 5.00pm to hear our academics talk about Diversity in Science.

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