Last Thursday night, the CSIRO Discovery Centre was buzzing with primary school students from across the Australian Capital Territory presenting ‘plant biosecurity research projects'.

The Scientists of Tomorrow Summit was the finale of the CRC's Scientists of Tomorrow Program which has been run through ACT primary schools in 2008. The event was attended by over 140 children, families, teachers and members of the plant biosecurity community.

Last Thursday Australia's former Chief Scientist, Dr Jim Peacock launched the CRC's big book for children, Plant Pest Investigation at the CSIRO Discovery Centre.

The launch was attended by representatives from government and the education and plant biosecurity industries, as well as fifty kindergarten children from Gold Creek Primary School.

The ABC's Surfing Scientist, Ruben Meerman kept the children and adults entertained in his role as Master of Ceremonies, clearly demonstrating his passion for science education.

Media release: 7 November 2008