The Territory’s Young Scientists Awards

CREST

CREativity in Science and Technology

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  CREST is an awards program which encourages and supports primary and secondary school students to choose, organise and undertake their own practical science or technology project.
  

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  Projects are offered at different levels, depending on the students’ age and experience.
  

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  CREST helps students develop scientific and technological skills and processes.
  

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  Students gaining CREST Awards must demonstrate that they have been Creative, they have Persevered and they have carried out research into a topic which has Applications in the everyday world.
  

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  At higher levels links are made with industry or community workers and students gain a new understanding of the role of science and engineering in the community.
  

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  CREST includes extensive written support material for both students and teachers as well as a comprehensive program of professional development for teachers.
  

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  CREST Awards are nationally recognised and each student who completes a CREST project receives an attractive certificate and at most levels also a medallion.
  

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  More than 6000 students achieve CREST Awards each year.
  

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