Frogs are among Australia's most fascinating wildlife, playing a vital role in healthy ecosystems and helping scientists understand environmental change.

Join Dr Mariel Familiar L., from Spanish Researchers in Australia-Pacific (SRAP), at the Queensland National Science Week launch event "STEM in the Tropics" to explore the colourful and surprising world of frogs and discover how research is helping to protect these remarkable amphibians.

Through engaging displays and conversations, learn how scientists monitor frog populations, identify species by their calls and use frogs as indicators of ecosystem health. From rainforest tree frogs to tiny ground-dwelling species, frogs offer valuable insights into biodiversity, habitat quality and the impacts of environmental change.

Discover the tools researchers use in the field, hear about real conservation challenges and learn how local communities can contribute to frog research through citizen science. You'll also have the opportunity to chat with this scientis about the exciting world of ecology, wildlife conservation, international scientific collaboration and career is STEM.

Whether you're a budding scientist, nature enthusiast, or simply curious about the wildlife around you, this event offers a chance to look beyond the lily pad and uncover the science behind some of Australia's most beloved amphibians.