La Trobe University has been awarded an Australian Government grant to deliver a Martian garden for National Science Week 2024 – Australia’s biggest annual national celebration of science.
The Martian Garden will provide participants the opportunity to learn about how humans might survive in new and extreme environments by tending to a Space Garden and exploring the plant and microbial species needed to make new future foods.
Participants will also learn about the importance of STEM in industries such as agriculture, space and food.
The 2024 school theme for National Science Week is Species Survival – More than just sustainability. The theme aims to highlight the importance of science and innovation in ensuring the survival and thriving of different species in an ever-changing world.
Minister for Industry and Science, Ed Husic said: “National Science Week is one of my favourite annual events, showcasing excellence in Australian science and inspiring young Australians to see themselves in the STEM careers of the future.”
National Science Week 2024 will include in-person and online events, virtual tours and DIY science right across the country from 10 – 18 August.
The National Science Week Grants provide funding of between $2,000 and $20,000 to support individuals and organisations to deliver community science events.
More information on all the National Science Week events and a full list of grant recipients is available at https://www.scienceweek.net.au/national-grant-round-recipients-for-2024/
