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National Volunteer Week 2014: Part One
Excavation of dark matter lab completed
With all excavation completed and rock removed from the underground site, the physics lab will now be built within the caverns of the Stawell Mines site.
Celebrating Vivid light and Synchrotron light
Tynan Head and neck cancer research
Space radiation testing for materials and devices - Capabilities
The Centre for Acclerator Science operates accelerators that can be used for space radiation testing.
Shorebirds competition prizes terms and judging
The Shorebirds competition aims to raise awareness of the plight of endangered shorebirds and local habitat that are important for shorebirds and other organisms.
Destination Moon! Incursion outline and syllabus
In this half-day incursion, we uncover the surprising science of the Moon and look at past and future lunar missions. Students are guided through two hands-on STEM activities and celebrate the 50th anniversary of the first moon landing.
Shorebirds & Wetlands Incursion outline and syllabus
Students are introduced to shorebirds and their wetland habitats. They encounter the incredible journeys of our migratory shorebirds and how they connect wetlands in a fun playground game. Students also participate in a hands-on adaptations activity and learn about environmental research conducted at ANSTO.
Micro-Particle Induced X-ray Emission
Micro-Particle Induced X-ray Emission (µPIXE) is used to construct elemental maps that show variations of an element's concentration across the sample surface.
Ocean Blue Incursion outline and syllabus
Students learn about life in the ocean and the features and behaviours needed for living near the surface and in the deep sea. The properties of seawater are also considered, as well as human impacts. Incorporates an enjoyable playground game and choice of hands-on STEM activity.
All spins point up for SIKA
Polarised neutron scattering on Sika instrument
National Volunteer Week 2014: Part two
Reducing, reusing and recycling mining waste
Two approaches use existing low cost and low energy technologies to reuse stockpiled waste from mining operations - capturing carbon dioxide in the form of valuable carbonate minerals.
AMSI Board welcomes Prof Andrew Peele
Director of the Australian Synchrotron Prof Andrew Peele has been appointed to Australian Mathematical Sciences Board.
Colour & Light STEAM Incursion outline and syllabus
Students learn about light and the colour spectrum, why objects are coloured, differences between coloured light and pigment and how our eyes see colour and light. They engage in two hands-on activities that combine science with art and encourage creative exploration of colour and light.
2023 Think Science Competition Summary and Results
Think Science! 2023 Summary and Results
2020 Shorebirds Competition Summary and Results
Primary students across Australia were invited to create a public awareness poster for a threatened shorebird found in Australia for our 2020 Shorebirds Competition. In response to COVID-19, and the changes to children’s learning environments, we opened the competition early and also included categories for individual children to enter, as well as school children.
2019 Shorebirds Competition Summary and Results
From June to August we invited primary schools in Greater Sydney/Illawarra and Melbourne to participate in our 2019 Shorebirds Competition. Students in Years 3 to 6 were asked to create a public awareness poster for a threatened shorebird found in Australia.
Space radiation testing for materials and devices
ANSTO offers capabilities and expertise for the radiation testing and accreditation of space-based systems.