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Creativity in Research, Engineering, Science and Technology (CREST) is a non-competitive awards program supporting students to design and carry out their own open-ended science investigation or technology project.

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CREST - Creativity in Research, Engineering, Science and Technology (CREST)

Engage your students with open-ended science investigations and technology projects through the CREST program.

Introductory CREST

Introductory CREST Awards program is recommended for primary school students.

Advanced CREST

Advanced CREST Awards program is recommended for secondary school students.

Register for CREST Professional Development

CSIRO periodically runs CREST teacher information sessions and inquiry learning workshops across Australia. Register for an upcoming event or complete the expression of interest form for future events.

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How CREST works

CREST provides real-life open-ended investigations in science and technology for primary and secondary students. Participating students and teachers receive support and guidance.

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CREST and the Australian Curriculum

CREST focuses on the Science Inquiry Skills content descriptors of the Australian Curriculum: Science, as well as aligning with various other content descriptors of Science as a Human Endeavour and Science Understanding strands.
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Register for CREST

Register here to enable students to take part in the Creativity in Research, Engineering, Science and Technology (CREST) Awards.

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