Discover some of the great science happening in Queensland and learn why science is important to the economy, the environment and to your well-being. Find out what policies and incentives the Queensland Government has put in place to support research and development or get help with commercialising your products and services. Also find out about the world-class infrastructure and emerging smart industries here in Queensland.  
The Design Institute of Australia's Smart State Designer of the Year Award acknowledges a career of design excellence. In 2008 the Award went to Rob Geddes, who was selected by a panel of international, national and Queensland-based designers and industry professionals. Rob Geddes has always wanted to create things, so from school he went to university and studied industrial design. As one of the founders of PROdesign, a Brisbane-based company, Rob has spent the past 27 years designing and creating everything from novelty pool equipment to boats to medical equipment. read more... Above image - Mallada Signatus (green lacewing) is being used by farmers to control pests, reducing the use of toxic chemicals. | Science on Saturday Charters Towers, Ipswich, Mt Isa, Sunshine Coast, St George, Emerald Science on Saturday is a series of hands-on science workshops for children aged 7-14. The program is delivered by CSIRO on behalf of the Queensland Government.
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