The Forrest Research Foundation invites you to its National Science Week Showcase! Join us in creating memorable experiences at the frontiers of science. Supersonic Science will be there, so bring the whole family for a packed afternoon of discovery!

Get hands-on! We’ve teamed up with Supersonic Science, who will guide you into exciting and explosive experiments all day long.

• Embark on virtual realities where you can journey inside molecules or watch the Universe being born.
• Tour the scientific frontiers at our Science Stations featuring meteorites, carbon-fibre bones, a black hole hunt, shark skeletons, gravity waves, and more!
• Watch, listen, and ask questions as top young scientists share their research in a full-day schedule of short-feature presentations.
• Step in front of the big screen at our photo booth, featuring images that span microscopic to galactic scales.

We look forward to welcoming you to Forrest Hall for an exciting day of science for all ages!

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Supersonic Science

We’ve paired up with Supersonic Science to deliver exciting and hands-on experiences for children and families at our showcase.

Here’s a taste of what’s in store:

• CO2 Rockets (Acid/Base reactions)
• Vortex Cannons (Fluid dynamics)
• Supersonic Slime (Non-Newtonian Fluids)
• Super absorbent polymers – Supersonic Snow
• Elephants Toothpaste (Exothermic Reactions)
• Gravity defying soda pop
• Burning Bubbles (Surface tension and combustion)
• Levitating beach ball (Bernoulli’s principle)

Check out the Supersonic Science website for more details! Find out more

Event details

Date: Saturday, 16 August 2025

Time: 12pm – 5pm

Location: Forrest Research Foundation, Forrest Hall, 21 Hackett Drive, Crawley 6009

Parking: Along Hackett Drive and within grounds of UWA (unfortunately no parking is available at the Forrest Research Foundation)

Cost: The event is free, but registration is required to attend

This Inspiring Australia initiative is supported by the Australian Government as part of National Science Week.