2015 Prime Minister’s Prizes for Science

Operations on 22 October, 2015

The 2015 winners are:

  • Graham Farquhar (ANU, Canberra)—Prime Minister’s Prize for Science
  • Graeme Jameson (University of Newcastle)—Prime Minister’s Prize for Innovation
  • Cyrille Boyer (UNSW)—Malcolm McIntosh Prize for Physical Scientist of the Year
  • Jane Elith (University of Melbourne)—Frank Fenner Prize for Life Scientist of the Year
  • Ken Silburn (Casula High School)—Prime Minister’s Prize for Excellence in Science Teaching in Secondary Schools
  • Rebecca Johnson (Windaroo State School)—Prime Minister’s Prize for Excellence in Science Teaching in Primary Schools

Read on for more about the 2015 winners.

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Making polymers with light: 2015 Malcolm McIntosh Prize for Physical Scientist of the Year

Operations on 21 October, 2015

Cyrille Boyer_headshotA/Prof Cyrille Boyer

Cyrille Boyer uses light to make new and complex polymers.

It’s the latest in a series of techniques that have enabled him to create materials which are being applied in areas as widespread as non-stick coatings, anti-fouling technology, precision drug delivery, medical diagnosis and imaging. Read More about Making polymers with light: 2015 Malcolm McIntosh Prize for Physical Scientist of the Year

Bringing students to science: 2015 Prime Minister’s Prize for Science – Secondary teaching

Operations on 21 October, 2015

Kenneth Silburn_headshotKen Silburn

Fifteen years ago Casula High School was just an average state school in Sydney’s south-western suburbs with just eight students doing science at year 12. But something extraordinary has happened. Two-thirds of Year 11 and 12 students now choose science subjects and they are performing well above the state average. Read More about Bringing students to science: 2015 Prime Minister’s Prize for Science – Secondary teaching