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Queensland Young Tall Poppy Science Awards 2023
Associate Professor Carissa Klein from UQ was announced as the Queensland Young Tall Poppy of the Year in October 2023. Twelve other outstanding scientists were awarded a Queensland Young Tall Poppy Science Award.
Engaging Science Grants now open
Grants of up to $20,000 are available for events, activities and projects including citizen science and ecotourism citizen science projects that connect students and other Queenslanders with science and scientists.
(Photo provided by Watergum/Nicolas Rakotopare).
Case studies on award winning Queensland scientists
From turning grass into face masks to developing new medicines using parasites, find out about the exciting science happening in Queensland and where a career in STEM could take you.
Queensland Women in STEM Prize winners announced
Meet the inspiring winners from the 2023 statewide competition.
Find a STEM activity
Queensland students can access a diverse network of STEM providers and learning opportunities.
Mathematicians have more fun
Read the Queensland Chief Scientists blog about the importance of studying maths, how maths skills drive the economy, and why mathematicians are everywhere.
Citizen science teacher toolkit
Incorporate citizen science in the classroom—search for teacher resources, guides and citizen science projects for your class.
Queensland Young Tall Poppy Science Awards 2022
Dr Gary Chan from UQ was announced as the Queensland Young Tall Poppy of the Year in August 2022. Eleven other outstanding scientists were awarded a Queensland Young Tall Poppy Science Award.
Queensland Chief Scientist
Find out about the role and the current Queensland Chief Scientist, Professor Kerrie Wilson.
Get involved in citizen science
Learn how anyone can participate in science projects and become a citizen scientist.
Check out our blogs
Learn what our grant recipients are up to, as well as read blogs from the Chief Scientist and other Queensland scientists.
Science engagement
Discover what Queenslanders really think about science and the strategy in place to increase our understanding and engagement.
Science events
- 1–3 November
AusBiotech 2023
Hear about the latest research, technologies, challenges and market access strategies. - 21–23 November
Australian Citizen Science Association Conference
Attend the conference to listen to a great line of speakers and to meet and network with other attendees.
Engage with science
Engage with Queensland Science through social media channels