Wonder of Science

07/08/2026

Some of our Flying Scientists were recently part of a great school event in Cherbourg!

06/08/2026

Congratulations Taroom State School!

24/07/2026

Come and meet our Flying Scientists in Kingaroy in August!

Our scientist team is holding a FREE STEM event at the Kingaroy Town Hall on Tuesday 4 August 2026 from 3:30PM - 5PM.

Join them for some fun interactive activities, talking all things DNA, and hear from Dr Ammarah, Dr Gordana and our Young Science Ambassadors about their STEM careers and research, along with a Q&A opportunity

For further information and to register for a place, see the link below: https://flying-scientists-kingaroy2026.eventbrite.com.au

Wonder of Science facilitates the Flying Scientists program in partnership with the Department of the Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation.

Join us for a FREE fun and educational session for some family-friendly science fun, and participate in some hands-on science activities!

01/07/2026

Expressions of Interest are now open for the 2026-2027 Flying Scientist program!

Queensland scientists are invited to get involved in engaging more rural students and community in STEM. The Flying Scientists have opportunities to travel to locations across Queensland to run hands-on activities and share their research and careers.

The program is provided in partnership with Wonder of Science and the Department of the Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation, and is proudly supported by the Queensland Chief Scientist.

Register your interest via the following link by 4 PM Friday 10 July and note that training will be held in late July.

Expressions of Interest form: https://comms.chiefscientist.qld.gov.au/ch/54865/1vkww/2483714/Gr0gcyp6P_ES4fWJ7vZS48jDXgyhcYyrQi5nQTjD.html

For further information, see our website: https://wonderofscience.com.au/flying-scientists/

29/05/2026

Our Flying Scientists had a great visit to Dalby earlier this month!

Les Zeller, Dr Sachini Wickramasinghe and Dr William MacAskill were joined by our Young Science Ambassadors Hemanshi Galaiya and Alyssa Peterson for two days of hands-on science fun with local community at the Dalby Events Centre and students at Jimbour State School and Dalby State School.

Students and guests had the chance to meet the Queensland Chief Scientist Professor Kerrie Wilson, see the UQ Mobile Makerspace, and interact with our experts in robotics, 3D printing, engineering, healthcare technology, fossils and more!

Special thanks to Western Downs Libraries for your support!

The Flying Scientist program is run in partnership with the Department of the Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation.

24/05/2026

Thanks for coming to visit with the Flying Scientists Jimbour State School!

22/04/2026

Come see our Flying Scientists in Dalby in May!

Our scientist team is holding an extra special FREE expo-style STEM event at the Dalby Events Centre on Tuesday 5 May 2026 from 3:30PM - 5PM.

Join them for some fun interactive engineering and technology activities, and hear about their careers and research in STEM.

Take the opportunity to see the UQ Mobile Makerspace as well as meet Professor Kerrie Wilson, the Queensland Chief Scientist!!

For further information and to register for a place, see https://flying-scientists-dalby-2026.eventbrite.com.au

Wonder of Science facilitates the Flying scientist program in partnership with the Department of the Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation.

17/04/2026

Our Flying Scientists had a great visit to Charleville State School last month!