Young budding scientists will get a chance to discover what makes toilet paper fly, how to levitate a beach ball and the key to controlling a robot at Family Science Day in Parramatta on 19 August.
Part of the Sydney Science Festival, Family Science Day runs from 10am-3pm and incorporates a range of free demonstrations, workshops and hands-on activities inside PHIVE and in Parramatta Square.
City of Parramatta Lord Mayor Cr Sameer Pandey said it’s an event not to be missed.
“Parramatta is fast becoming a hub of learning with five universities and a world-class research precinct that is bringing together the best minds of today and tomorrow,” Cr Pandey said.
“Family Science Day is a great way to nurture the next generation of local scientists and give the whole family a chance to learn how things work – for free.
“Come along and get inspired.”
Highlights of the day include:
- Demonstrations of a quarter-scale replica of NASA’s 2011 Curiosity Mars Rover, meticulously built
- by the Powerhouse workshop team;
- See the latest solar cars engineered by students at Western Sydney University;
- Meet Spot, a state-of-the-art robotic dog;
- Discover the fun side of physics and chemistry with live demonstrations including liquid nitrogen explosions, colourful chemical eruptions, carbon dioxide mini rockets, flying toilet paper, and levitating beach balls.
Australian astronaut Dr Meganne Christian will join science journalist Rae Johnston for a paid ticketed presentation at PHIVE about the future of space travel. Presented by Powerhouse Parramatta, Dr Christian will share her experience of being selected in 2022 to be part of the European Space Agency’s
astronaut reserve, setting her on path to become the first Australian woman in orbit.
The City of Parramatta is proud to partner with Powerhouse to bring you Family Science Day, as part of the Sydney Science Festival. Western Sydney University is the principal university partner and UTS is the Foundation University Partner for the festival.
