National Science Week
STEAMzone Virtual Conference Hall
by Lindy Orwin
You’re invited! Cooloola Coastcare and the Mary River Catchment Coordinating Committee have joined forces to organise a 3D virtual version of the annual STEAMzone Science Festival for National Science Week this year.
Normally it is held at the showgrounds and only for school students, but this year due to all the COVID-19 restrictions, STEAMzone will be open to the whole community and you can join in for free online.
But this is no ordinary online event. You can join us in a 3D virtual world free from your own computer anywhere and we can have presenters from all over the world.
There’ll be scientists and experts joining us for interesting talks, lively panel discussion, of course they’ll be audience participation activities and even fun social events.
You’ll learn about nesting Rainbow Beach sea turtles, amazing snakes, endangered frogs, cute koalas, the elusive Mary River Cod and so much more.
This is more than just a science festival. There will be technology, engineering, sci-arts and mathematics wonders to amaze, as well. Listen, view, learn and play. There’s even a soccer field and speed boats to enjoy during the breaks.
The event will be held in a virtual world called VirBela during National Science Week in August. You can download the program for free for Windows or Mac computers and make your very own avatar at virbela.com and you’ll be ready to join in the fun.
If you want to do a presentation we’ll train you in how to use the platform, contact Lindy Orwin 0428 039 322 or email coordinator@CooloolaCoastcare.org.au
Tentative date August 22, 2020, 9.30am start.
Date and program will be confirmed on the STEAMzone website steamzone.org.au
