Science is a vital part of our national life and National Science Week is an event for everyone.
Each year, as part of National Science Week, schools, universities, societies, businesses, industry bodies and individuals pull together to take science out of the laboratories and into the community. Anyone can join in the Week - either by organising an event or by attending one. Creative science-based events and activities are staged around the country as part of the week. In the past, these have ranged from a live video hook up with NASA scientists in space, to hologram making workshops, a solar boat race in Canberra and a 'Science in the Pub' outback tour. National Science Week is a partnership between the Australian Broadcasting Corporation , the Australian Science Festival , the Australian Science Teachers Association and the Department of Industry, Science and Resources .