WORLD SCIENCE FESTIVAL
Originating from New York, the World Science Festival has been exclusively licensed by the Queensland Museum Network, based on previous years successes the Museum has secured the exclusive licence to host World Science Festival in the Asia Pacific from 2016-21. The only global extension of this hugely popular initiative, World Science Festival Brisbane reinforces Queensland Museum’s position as a leader in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) education and engagement. Last year represented a 9% growth in attendances from 2017 with over 200,739 attending the events over the 4 days.
Speakers at the World Science Festival:
In January 2019 Aideen commenced an NHMRC fellowship at The University of Queensland on the genetics of melanoma and the psychological factors influencing risk perception and adherence.
| Title | Science Gets Social: Who’s Your Daddy’s Daddy? | Whose DNA Is It Anyway: It’s A Fine Line Between Profiling And Privacy |
| Summary |
The increasing availability of personal DNA ancestry testing is delivering more than people expect, and not all of it welcome. Find out what these DNA samples can and can’t tell us about ourselves and our family history and importantly, if people are sufficiently prepared for the answers. |
The perks and pitfalls of DNA testing. Terms like DNA profiling, genetic testing and genome sequencing have become a part of our everyday lexicon, and many of us are intrigued by what links, secrets and problems can be found in our genetic code. What really happens when you submit a DNA sample for analysis? Who is actually using it and what can it show about your health, past and future? And what are the ethical, social and legal issues around this most personal form of data? This wide-ranging discussion will explore the place of DNA data in today’s technology-driven world. |
| Date | 21 March | 22 March |
| Time | 6pm-7pm | 7pm-8pm |
| Venue | Festival Lab, South Bank | Cremorne Theatre, QPAC |
| Location | Cultural Forecourt, Melbourne Street, South Brisbane, Queensland, Australia | Queensland Performing Arts Centre (QPAC), Melbourne Street, South Brisbane, Queensland, Australia |
| Cost | Adult: $20 | Concession: $15 | Student: $15 | Adult: $30 | Concession: $25 | Student: $20 |
| Tickets | Here | Here |
Chamindie Punyadeera is a globally acknowledged pioneer in salivary diagnostics. She leads a world-class saliva research laboratory at the Queensland University of Technology in Australia, focusing on developing non-invasive diagnostic tools to detect early heart disease and head and neck cancers, linking oral health to systemic diseases.
| Title | Making It Great: Celebrating Queensland Invention | 2019 Queensland Women In Stem Prize Ceremony |
| Summary |
From medical breakthroughs and remarkable robot technology to speed-breeding crops designed to feed the world’s growing population, science in Queensland continues to shine when it comes to turning original ideas into life-changing outcomes. Meet our group of acclaimed inventive Queenslanders to find out why and how their Eureka moments and swathes of hard work came to fruition to leave an indelible mark on the future. Hosting this event will be Professor Ian Frazer, one of Queensland’s best known scientists and co-inventor of the Gardasil vaccine, predicted to rid the world of cervical cancer within ten years. |
From astrophysics to brain research, drones, agritech and industrial biotechnology Queensland women are at the forefront of scientific innovation. The Queensland Women in STEM Prize recognises the valuable contribution of Queensland women working in science, technology, engineering and mathematics. Join ABC’s Rhianna Patrick as we announce the 2019 Queensland Women in STEM Prize recipients and celebrate the amazing research taking place across the state.This special event will include an inspiring keynote from globally acknowledged pioneer in salivary diagnostics Chamindie Punyadeera followed by a Q&A session. Now in its fourth year, this prestigious award is open to early and mid-career women working in STEM careers whose practice has the potential to benefit Queensland. |
| Date | 21 March | 24 March |
| Time | 1pm-2:15pm | 10am-11am |
| Venue | Cremorne Theatre, QPAC | SLQ Auditorium 2, State Library of Queensland |
| Location | Queensland Performing Arts Centre (QPAC), Melbourne Street, South Brisbane, Queensland, Australia | State Library of Queensland, Stanley Place, South Brisbane, Queensland, Australia |
| Cost | Adult: $30 | Concession: $25 | Student: $20 | Free |
| Tickets | Here | Here |
Ian is current President of the Australian Academy of Health and Medical Sciences and a member of the Commonwealth Science Council. Recently, he was appointed Chair of the federal government’s Medical Research Future Fund.
| Title | Making It Great: Celebrating Queensland Invention |
| Summary |
From medical breakthroughs and remarkable robot technology to speed-breeding crops designed to feed the world’s growing population, science in Queensland continues to shine when it comes to turning original ideas into life-changing outcomes. Meet our group of acclaimed inventive Queenslanders to find out why and how their Eureka moments and swathes of hard work came to fruition to leave an indelible mark on the future. Hosting this event will be Professor Ian Frazer, one of Queensland’s best known scientists and co-inventor of the Gardasil vaccine, predicted to rid the world of cervical cancer within ten years. |
| Date | 21 March |
| Time | 1pm-2:15pm |
| Venue | Cremorne Theatre, QPAC |
| Location | Queensland Performing Arts Centre (QPAC), Melbourne Street, South Brisbane, Queensland, Australia |
| Cost | Adult: $30 | Concession: $25 | Student: $20 |
| Tickets | Here |
Street Science @ World Science Festival
TRI are again participating in the Street Science weekend at the Cultural Centre Saturday 23th and Sunday 24th March. All are welcome and the event is free to attend. More than 40 free immersive activities will be set up for families to enjoy including exploring the science behind robots, fossils, bubbles, slime, spiders, solar energy, drones, augmented reality, experiments and even explosions. Look out for us at booth number 23 and stop in to say hello and support the researchers who have kindly volunteered to particpate.
For more information about the festival, please see here
