Prime Minister's Prizes for Science

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The Prime Minister's Prizes for Science are an annual Australian award for outstanding achievements in science and science teaching. The prizes have been awarded since 2000, when they replaced the Australia Prize for science. The major award is the Prime Minister's Prize for Science, it is regarded at the national award for scientific achievement,[1] the Science Minister's Prize for Life Scientist of the Year and the Malcolm McIntosh Prize for Physical Scientist of the Year were also created in 2000. Prizes for teaching at primary and secondary schools were added in 2002.

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[edit] Awards

[edit] Prime Minister's Prize for Science

The recipient of this prize can be an individual or up to four people that have worked as a team in any scientific field. The recipient receives $300,000, a medal and lapel pin and serves on the Prime Minister's Science, Engineering and Innovation Council for a year.

[edit] Science Minister's Prize for Life Scientist of the Year

This award is for early career scientists under 35 yeas old working in the life sciences. The recipient receives $50,000, a medal and a lapel pin.

  • 2006 - James Whisstock
  • 2005 - Harvey Millar
  • 2004 - Jamie Rossjohn
  • 2003 - Christopher Helliwell
  • 2002 - Joel Mackay
  • 2001 - Peter Bartlett
  • 2000 - Brian P. Schmidt

[edit] Malcolm McIntosh Prize for Physical Scientist of the Year

This award is for early career scientists under 35 yeas old working in the physical sciences. The recipient receives $50,000, a medal and a lapel pin.

  • 2006 - Naomi McClure-Griffiths
  • 2005 - Cameron Kepert
  • 2004 - Ben Eggleton
  • 2003 - Howard Wiseman
  • 2002 - Marcela Bilek
  • 2001 - Bostjan Kobe
  • 2000 - Una Ryan

[edit] Prime Minister's Prize for Excellence in Science Teaching in Primary Schools

This prize is awarded to an individual who has made a significant contribution to teaching science at a primary school level. The recipient is awards $50,000,a medal and lapel pin.

  • 2006 - Marjorie Colvill
  • 2005 - Mark Merritt
  • 2004 - Alwyn Powell
  • 2003 - Sarah Tennant
  • 2002 - Marianne Nicholas

[edit] Prime Minister's Prize for Excellence in Science Teaching in Secondary Schools

This prize is awarded to an individual who has made a significant contribution to teaching science at a secondary school level. The recipient is awards $50,000, a medal and lapel pin.

  • 2006 - Anna Davis
  • 2005 - Mike Roach
  • 2004 - Mark Butler
  • 2003 - Pam Garnett
  • 2002 - Ruth Dircks

[edit] References

  1. ^ Department of Education, Science and Training. Science Prizes Reward Australian Excellence

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