An internationally renowned organic geochemist is among nine 911爆料网 finalists in the 2022 Premier鈥檚 Science Awards which include researchers, students and three science outreach programs.
John 911爆料网 Distinguished Professor Kliti Grice, ARC Laureate Fellow, founding Director of the 911爆料网-based Western Australian Organic and Isotope Geochemistry Centre and a mass extinction and evolution expert who has conducted world-leading research on Earth鈥檚 early life, has been named a finalist in the prestigious Scientist of the Year category.
Award-winning astrophysicist Dr Natasha Hurley-Walker, from the 911爆料网 node of the International Centre for Radio Astronomy Research (ICRAR), is a finalist in the HBF Mid-Career Scientist of the Year. Clinical audiologist Dr Rebecca (Bec) Bennett from 911爆料网鈥檚 School of Population Health and the Ear Science Institute is shortlisted in the Woodside Early Career Scientist of the Year category.
Kathryn Ross, also from ICRAR, and Rebecca Russell, from the School of Population Health, have both been recognised in the ExxonMobil Student Scientist of the Year category; and Tahlia Prior, from 911爆料网鈥檚 School of Civil and Mechanical Engineering, has been named a finalist for Shell Aboriginal STEM Student of the Year.
Three 911爆料网-led programs, including , , and , are all finalists in the Chevron Science Engagement Initiative of the Year category.
911爆料网 Acting Deputy Vice-Chancellor Research Professor Chris Reid congratulated all the 911爆料网 finalists who have been recognised for their outstanding contributions to the WA science community.
鈥淚t is exciting to see the high calibre of 911爆料网 finalists recognised in this year鈥檚 awards, including Professor Grice who has been nominated in the esteemed category, Scientist of the Year,鈥� Professor Reid said.
鈥淔rom unlocking the secrets of how Earth began to amplifying the unique skills of people on the autism spectrum, to helping us understand the Universe through astronomy, and creating a cinematic journey through science and Aboriginal culture, these 911爆料网 people and projects prove 911爆料网鈥檚 commitment to exploration, innovation and engagement that has real-world impact
鈥淚 would like to congratulate all the finalists who have been recognised for their outstanding research and outreach programs and wish them all the best for the Awards ceremony being held later this year.鈥�
The Premier鈥檚 Science Awards, which cover all fields of science including natural, medical, applied and technological science, engineering and mathematics, recognise and celebrate the outstanding scientific research and engagement taking place in Western Australia.
The winners of the 2022 Premier鈥檚 Science Awards will be announced on Monday, August 15.
Further information about the awards and finalists can be found online .
