Eureka Prizes
The Australian Museum Eureka Prizes are annual Australian science prizes awarded in the fields of scientific research & innovation, science leadership, science communication & journalism and school science. There is also a People's Choice Award which is decided by popular public vote.
The finalists are announced each July and winners are announced at a Gala Dinner in August. The awards are presented by the Australian Museum in cooperation with the Australian and New South Wales governments and a range of organisations, companies and individuals.
Awards
The People's Choice Award[1] is given to one of six scientists chosen through an online vote. The remaining awards are decided upon by a panel of judges. The number and names of the awards have changed since they began in 1990; they are presented in four broad categories:
Leadership & commercialisation
- Commercialisation of innovation, sponsored by Rio Tinto
- Emerging leader in science, sponsored by 3M
- Leadership in science, sponsored by CSIRO
- Outstanding mentor of young researchers, sponsored by University of Technology, Sydney
Research and Innovation
- Environmental Research, sponsored by the Sherman Foundation
- Ethics Research, sponsored by the Australian Catholic University
- Infectious Diseases Research, sponsored by the Australian Infectious Diseases Research Centre at the University of Queensland
- Innovation in Computer Science, sponsored by Google Australia
- Innovative Solutions To Climate Change, sponsored by the New South Wales Office of Environment and Heritage
- Innovative Use of Technology, sponsored by the Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation
- Medical Research Translation, sponsored by Industry & Investment New South Wales
- Outstanding Young Researcher, sponsored by Macquarie University
- Research by an Interdisciplinary Team, sponsored by the Australian Research Council
- Research that Contributes to Animal Protection, sponsored by Voiceless: the Animal Protection Institute
- Science in Support of Defence or National Security, sponsored by Defence Science and Technology Organisation
- Scientific Research, sponsored by the University of New South Wales
- Water Research and Innovation, sponsored by the National Water Commission
School Science
- Science or Mathematics Teaching, sponsored by Industry & Investment New South Wales
- Sleek Geeks Science Prize - Primary School, sponsored by the University of Sydney Faculty of Science
- Sleek Geeks Science Prize - Secondary School, sponsored by the University of Sydney Faculty of Science
Science communication and journalism
- Advancement of Climate Change Knowledge, sponsored by the New South Wales Government
- Environmental Journalism, sponsored by the Australian Government Department of Sustainability, Environment, Water, Population and Communities
- Promoting Understanding of Australian Science Research, sponsored by the Australian Government Department of Innovation, Industry, Science and Research
- Science Journalism, "Michael Daley Award", sponsored by the Australian Government Department of Innovation, Industry, Science and Research
- Science Photography, sponsored by New Scientist
References
External links
- Australian Museum Eureka Prizes - site includes full lists of previous awards, finalists and recipients, plus a People's Choice Award.
- Eureka Prize for Science Photography 2007 Exhibition