Tonsley Science Fair returns to inspire next generation
The next generation of curious minds will descend on Tonsley Innovation District today for the annual Tonsley Science Fair – a STEM extravaganza packed with science demonstrations and brain-teasing tasks to inspire jobs of the future.
Primary school-aged children and their families will participate in hands-on activities and exhibitions, including rocket making and launching, bridge building, marshmallow and spaghetti towers and an electric circuit challenge.
Hosted by popular South Australian science educators, The Science Collective, the fair is designed to encourage young South Australians to become more inquisitive about the world around them – and inspire an interest in STEM (science, technology, engineering and maths) fields, boosting employment opportunities for the State.
Technology will be a strong focus throughout the fair with robotics featuring in the Techspace Learning and Tonsley-based RoboRoos interactive displays, as well as virtual reality experiences offered by Ignite VR.
The Tonsley Science Fair is made possible through the support of the Tonsley community, including Renewal SA, Flinders University, Micro-X and RoboRoos.
It will run over two sessions (10am to 1pm; 1.30pm to 4.30pm) and is free for children under the age of 16 – an event first.
The fair comes just days after announcement of the historic AUKUS agreement in which South Australia secured the nuclear-powered submarine project – set to create thousands of high-skilled jobs.
For more event information and to book tickets visit thesciencecollective.com/tonsley-science-fair
Quotes attributable to Susan Close
The Tonsley Science Fair provides an immersive and interactive experience to inspire the next generation.
Tonsley supports more than 150 businesses on site – and this event will teach our youngest minds about the jobs of the future, as the Precinct continues to grow.
Quotes attributable to Nick Champion
We are fostering a new wave of creative thinkers, ready to step up and take on the highly skilled jobs available in our State.
Today marks a fun and engaging way to make children aware of STEM-related career paths, which is more important than ever after the historic AUKUS deal.
Quotes attributable to Nadia Clancy
Local families can’t wait for the return of the Tonsley Science Fair and be inspired by all things science and technology.
The lessons these children learn today will help unlock boundless future possibilities.
Quotes attributable to The Science Collective Director Brian Haddy
No Science Collective event would ever be complete without a slime making bar – so yes, the younger kids will get messy as usual but this time with a learning component.
Three science shows per session aim to engage all age groups with a dash of magic, dinosaurs and chemistry demonstrations. Just an amazing three hours of full-on science engagement.
Quotes attributable to Renewal SA General Manager, Project Delivery and Property Todd Perry
This event provides two-way benefit to South Australia by actively demonstrating to children the possibilities that exist for them on their doorstep while also assisting with future talent attraction to Tonsley and retention of talent within the state more broadly.
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