Superheroes of Science
This immersive workshop, designed for kids aged 8-12, plunges you into the weird and wonderful world of microscopic science.
Image credit: Amelia Farrell
Not all heroes wear capes – some of them wear lab coats! This immersive workshop, designed for kids aged 8-12, plunges you into the weird and wonderful world of microscopic science.
Step up to the microscope and discover the tiny world that exists beyond normal vision through a blend of animation and real-life science. Design your own small but mighty superhero, hear what it’s like to be a scientist and discuss how this work will impact humanity’s future for good.
This experience is fully interactive — you’re invited to gaze through the microscopes, make discoveries and get super excited about the world of science. Not only is this a chance to hang out with our cool and clever scientists and filmmakers, but it’s also an opportunity to unleash your own inner science superhero.
Discover two vast and awesome worlds hidden in plain sight: the world of tiny unseen things and the world of science!
The Wonder project brings together award-winning filmmakers and animators including Professor Rachel Landers, Matt Gidney, Amelia Farrell, Alyssa Mullen, Aki Clayton and Atticus Gough from Media Arts and Production/FASS, and some of Australia’s most ground-breaking research scientists including Associate Professor Louise Cole, Dr Amy Bottomley, Dr Carmine Gentile and Dr Claire Richards, from the Faculty of Science.
Read more about the Wonder Project - a collaborative project creating transformative science stories that inspire young people, especially young women to explore STEM careers.
SPEAKERS
| Prof Rachel Landers, Head of Media Arts & Production and Animation Production in FASS |
| Dr Carmine Gentile, Senior Lecturer, School of Biomedical Engineering |
| Dr Amy Bottomley, Research Fellow, Australian Institute for Microbiology and Infection |
| A/Prof Louise Cole, Director of the Microbial Imaging Facility, Faculty of Science |
| Dr Claire Richards, Casual Academic, Faculty of Science |
| Atticus Gough, Production Assistant, Media Arts & Production Program |
| Matthew Gidney, Senior Lecturer, Medua Arts & Production Program |
| Alyssa Mullen, 2D animator/compositor |
| Amelia Farrell, Animator |
| Aki Clayton, 2D/3D Technical artist |
A special mention to all members of the Wonder Project who will not be present at the workshop including Deborah Cameron, Dr Yan Liao and Dr Anya Salih.
