Monash Sensory Science Exhibition & Workshop
Tuesday August 15th, Australian Hearing Hub, Macquarie University, Sydney NSW (12:00-4:00pm)
In celebration of National Science Week 2023, Monash Sensory Science, in partnership with NextSense, a leading supporter of Australian children with hearing and vision loss, is holding a half-day exhibition and workshop focused on biomedicine and immunity for blind, low vision and diverse needs audiences.
From handcrafted immune sculptures made of clay, food and paper to interactive multisensory science books to immersive audio works exploring autoimmune processes, cells and protein structures and interactions, audiences will learn about the immune system, autoimmunity, cancer and the gut biota, in an event designed specifically for people with sensory needs.
The exhibition also contains a multisensory science art-making workshop, where participants will work with exhibition artist Dr Erica Tandori exploring human immune cells. All art making materials are provided by the event organisers and artwork created in the workshop will form the basis of further exhibitions and new interactive science books.
This event is free and open to all.
Booking in advance is essential as workshop places are limited.
REGISTER here via eventbrite.
PROGRAM
Exhibition program includes:
- A special opening video presentation by Australian Paralympic runner Jaryd Clifford
- Immunology inspired music and data sonification by Swinburne University IxD lab
- Visiting scientists from Monash Biomedicine Discovery Institute, and members of NextSense and Macquarie University
- Interactive workshop sessions
- Complimentary lunch and afternoon tea are also provided.
ACCESSIBILITY
You are welcome to bring your guide dog with you.
A carer, family member or friend is welcome to attend with you, however they will also need to complete a registration form to ensure we can optimise your experience.
Download FLYER.
‘The Heroes within you’ – Multisensory science book cover, designed by Dr Erica Tandori.
Monash Sensory Science @ SVRC
Thursday August 17th, Statewide Vision Resource Centre (2:00-5:00pm)
In celebration of National Science Week 2023, Monash Sensory Science, in partnership with Statewide Vision Resource Centre, Victoria’s peak education body supporting blind, low vision and diverse needs students, teachers and families – is hosting a free afternoon exhibition and workshop focused on biomedicine and immunity for all Statewide Vision Resource Centre students, teachers, families and friends.
From handcrafted immune sculptures made of clay, food and paper to interactive multisensory science books to immersive audio works exploring autoimmune processes, cells and protein structures and interactions, audiences will learn about the immune system, autoimmunity, cancer and the gut biota, in an event designed specifically for people with sensory needs.
The exhibition also contains a multisensory science art-making workshop, where participants will work with exhibition artist Dr Erica Tandori exploring human immune cells. All art making materials are provided by the event organisers and artwork created in the workshop will form the basis of further exhibitions and new interactive science books.
This event is free and open to all.
Booking in advance is essential as workshop places are limited.
REGISTER here via eventbrite.
Download FLYER
PROGRAM
Exhibition program includes:
- A special opening video presentation by Australian Paralympic runner Jaryd Clifford
- Immunology inspired music and data sonification by Swinburne University IxD lab
- Visiting scientists from Monash Biomedicine Discovery Institute
- Interactive workshop sessions
- Complimentary afternoon tea is also provided.
GETTING THERE
The event is being held at the Statewide Vision Resource Centre (SVRC), 370 Springvale Rd, Donvale VIC, 3111.
SVRC is located within the grounds of Heatherwood School but because the school is undergoing building works, all parking is in the lower carpark of the Manningham Doncaster Sports Centre next door at 360 Springvale Road, Donvale.
ACCESSIBILITY
You are welcome to bring your guide dog with you.
A carer, family member or friend is welcome to attend with you, however they will also need to complete a registration form to ensure we can optimise your experience.
‘The Heroes within you’ – Multisensory science book cover, designed by Dr Erica Tandori.
National Science Week 2021
‘My Goodness’ BOOK LAUNCH
Virtual book launch: Friday August 20th, 2021 (9:00 am)
‘My Goodness’: Interactive Multisensory Science books
Read about immune system cells through your sense of touch or learn about food and nutrition through a 3D soundscape. ‘My Goodness’, a Rossjohn Sensory Science Multisensory Science Book, is an exhibition of 10 interactive ‘books’ designed for low-vision, blind, hearing-impaired, deaf, and non-disabled audiences.
The Books explore the relationship between infection, immunity, food, and nutrition. They make science accessible to more people by using large print text, braille, tactile artworks, haptic and 3DAudio, visual tracking and tactile sensor interaction technologies.
This initiative is supported by the National Science Week grant.
Unfortunately due to COVID restrictions in Melbourne we are unable to have this book launch in person and will move activities and the exhibition online. We hope to welcome you in person later in the year. Please check back again.
Watch the Welcome & Introductory Video.
Prof Jamie Rossjohn & Dr Erica Tandori (Monash Sensory Science).
See a Preview of the ‘My Goodness’ Book.
Created by Erica Tandori and Stuart Favilla.
Book Production
Multisensory Book ‘My Goodness’ song
Written and produced by Erica Tandori and Stuart Favilla.
Download the song lyrics here.
Listen to the Audio of the song below
