Kids who were passionate about science grew up to build the internet, find stars and become astronauts, develop new ways of treating burns victims and identify climate change. Who knows what the next generation of science explorers will uncover, but I can't wait to find out.
Helping kids find their passion for science exploration is about making it relevant - and about making it easy.
We're playing our small part in helping kids find their passion for science by providing them with a platform. We've launched the Google Science Fair - a global, online science competition open to students around Australia and around the world between the ages of 13 and 18.
And we want to hear from Aussie kids about their explorations into the world of science.
To enter, register online, create your project and submit by 4 April 2011. There's more details available on the Official Google Science Fair website.
In July we'll announce the winners of the Google Science Fair, as selected by our panel of world-renowned science judges - and we're pleased to let you know that this eminent panel will include Australia's own Professor Veena Sahajwalla.
Australia has an important place in the scientific world, and we've always punched above our weight. Veena's a great example of this - and of the value the scientific community places on the next generation of explorers.
From Darwin to Devonport, from Broome to Byron, we hope the Google Science Fair provides a platform for exploration and innovation by Australian kids and inspires them to follow their passion for science.
Posted by Alan Noble, Engineering Director, Google Australia & New Zealand
