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The Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation is Australia's national science agency and one of the largest and most diverse research agencies in the world.

CSIRO's core areas of impact

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CSIRO's Science Education Centres use experiments and demonstrations to show students and teachers the vital role of scientific research in our community. Our programs are engaging, interactive and available to schools across Australia.

Students handling large insects at a CSIRO Science Education Centre.
 

CSIRO Discovery in Canberra provides visiting school groups with modern science laboratories, an interactive science exhibition and hands-on programs.

Boy looking at a flower on a microscope.
 

Scientists in Schools is helping scientists and teachers see science from a different perspective through long-term professional partnerships.

Scientist showing students an aquarium.
 

CSIRO's Double Helix Science Club offers plenty of action for schools. From club school groups to massive savings on bulk magazine subscriptions and even free memberships.

Students and a teacher looking at a model of a molecule.
 

CSIRO's teacher resources provide inspiration for teachers and new ideas for the classroom. Our programs include teacher workshops, classroom activities and resource materials.

Children working with a model of a molecule, supervised by a CSIRO staff member.
 

CREativity in Science and Technology or CREST provides support for teachers and students to undertake open-ended science and technology investigations. The CREST Awards reward the achievements of students and teachers, and provide incentives for involvement in science.

Person constructing a model from tubes and plastic pieces.
 
The BHP Billiton Science Awards reward students for creative research projects and teachers for their contribution to science education.Two secondary students working on a CREST project.
 

CarbonKids is an innovative educational program for primary and middle schooling years that combines the latest in environmental science with education in sustainability.

CarbonKids