The 2012 Prime Minister's Prizes for Science winners: Prime Minister’s Prize for Science - Ken Freeman Malcolm McIntosh Prize for Physical Scientist of the Year - Eric May The Science …
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An Australian who has truly made a galactic impact: 2012 Prime Minister’s Prize for Science
Ken Freeman In April 2010, an unusual party was held under the clear skies of the Namibian desert. It was an international science conference to celebrate the 70th birthday of Professor Ken Freeman, …
The physics of a gas-powered world: 2012 Malcolm McIntosh Prize for Physical Scientist of the Year
Eric May Fifty years ago, natural gas was usually burnt off because it was too expensive to transport it long distances to customers. Then liquefaction became practical. That made the exploitation of …
Drawing ahead of cancer: Science Minister’s Prize for Life Scientist of the Year
Mark Shackleton When he was five, Mark Shackleton’s grandmother asked him what he wanted to do when he grew up. “I am going to cure cancer,” came the confident reply amid raucous family …
The primary foundation of community awareness: 2012 Prime Minister’s Prize for Excellence in Science Teaching in Primary Schools
Michael van der Ploeg Students in the northwest of Tasmania are entering the wide world of science, thanks to Mr Michael van der Ploeg, assistant principal and specialist science teacher at Table …
Science schooling for students with special needs: 2012 Prime Minister’s Prize for Excellence in Science Teaching in Secondary Schools
Anita Trenwith Mrs Anita Trenwith is a born teacher who thinks science should be fun—and that every student deserves a science education. Her current focus is science for special education students, a …