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2. The Australian Museum Eureka Prizes.

Subjects
*SCIENCE awards, *LATERAL thinking, *EARTH sciences
Abstract

Discusses the Australian Museum Eureka Prizes which reward achievements in Australian science. Prizes for lateral thinking; Prizes for earth, environmental and planetary sciences; Prizes for biological sciences.

Published
2002

4. All Stars!

Subjects
SCIENCE awards, VOLUNTEERS, DIVERS, COMING out (Sexual orientation)
Abstract

The article features several young achievers in Australia. Young Scientist of the Year, Nina Pinto hopes to study marine biology in college. Amy Bartholomew who volunteers for 40 charities has helped Clean Up Australia, Diabetes Australia, the Multiple Sclerosis Society and many other causes. Olympic diver Matthew Mitcham is the first Australian Olympian to publicly admit his homosexuality.

Published
2008

5. 2000 Australian Museum Eureka Prizes.

Subjects
*SCIENCE awards, *EDUCATION awards
Abstract

Presents the winners of the 2000 Australian Museum Eureka Prizes. Announcement of winners during the Science Week; University of Sydney and Science in the Pub for Biological Sciences; Conservation and Land Management, Western Australia and Swan River Education Kit by the Waters and Rivers Commission for the Environmental Education Program.

Published
2000

6. HCL Anderson Award 1998.

Author

Bundy, Alan

Subjects
*LIBRARY science awards, *CONFERENCES & conventions
Abstract

Presents an acceptance speech on receiving the Henry Charles Lennox Anderson Award for librarians, during the Australian Library and Information Association (ALIA) conference in 1998. Reflections on the achievements of the librarian for whom the award is named after; Account of events that took place during previous conferences and exhibitions; Acknowledgments.

Published
1999
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7. Maths and science feature in Australian of the Year Awards.

Subjects
*AWARDS, *SCIENCE awards, *MATHEMATICS awards
Abstract

The article announces the Australian of the Year award given in the field of science and mathematics to the professor of quantum physics Michelle Yvonne Simmons, mathematics teacher Eddie Woo and biophysicist Graham Farquhar.

Published
2018

9. BHP honours Australian scientific excellence.

Subjects
*SCIENCE awards
Abstract

Announces winners of the 1995 BHP Science Awards. Includes Janette Lewis, Michael Morris and Katherine Shelley; Cash prize; Contact information.

Published
1996

10. From the CEO.

Author

Russo, Peter

Subjects
*CONFERENCES & conventions, *TEACHER organizations, *SCIENCE teachers, *SCIENCE education (Secondary), *SCIENCE awards
Abstract

The author offers information on various issues and events of interest to Australian science teachers. Conference of the Australian Science Teachers Association (CONASTA) 59 will be held in Sydney, New South Wales from July 4 to July 7, 2010. The awards presentation for the 2010 BHP Billiton Science Awards was held in Melbourne, Victoria on February 16, 2010. The publication of the report "Choosing Science: Understanding the Declines in Senior High School Enrolment" is also noted.

Published
2010

11. BHP Billiton Science Awards.

Subjects
*SCIENCE awards
Abstract

The article calls for nominations for the BHP Billiton Science Awards and the BHP Billiton Science Teacher Awards in Australia.

Published
2007

12. from the President.

Author

Carnemolia, Paul

Subjects
*CURRICULUM, *WINNERS, *SCIENCE awards, *SCIENCE education
Abstract

The author reflects on the creation of a national curriculum under the control of the Australian government and congratulates winners of the 2006 Prime Minister's Prizes for Science. Views of the author on teaching science are included. The author points out that a national curriculum should be supported but not for the reasons that the current state curricula are inadequate.

Published
2006

13. Former AIBS President Peter Raven Awarded ANZAAS Medal for Scientific Achievement.

Subjects
*SCIENCE awards, *BOTANICAL gardens, *ASSOCIATIONS, institutions, etc.
Abstract

Announces that Peter H. Raven, director of the Saint Louis-based Missouri Botanical Garden, received a medal from the Australian and New Zealand Association for the Advancement of Science (ANZAAS). Contributions of Raven in science; Remarks from Paul Adam, ANZAAS chairman.

Published
2004

14. University of Sydney Eureka Schools Prize for Biological Sciences.

Subjects
*BIOLOGY awards, *SCIENCE awards
Abstract

Reports on the second year of launch of the Eureka Schools Prize for Biological Sciences in Australia. Increase of prize money; Development of a Web page reporting on biological science issues; Eligibility of Year 10-12 students.

Published
1999

15. Eureka Prize short list covers wide spectrum of science.

Subjects
*SCIENCE awards, *TASMANIAN devil, *SALINE water conversion research
Abstract

The article focuses on the Australian Museum's finalists for the 2011 Eureka Awards. It says that the finalists include a team working for Tasmanian devil's protection from devil facial tumour disease (DFTD) and University of Western Australia associate professor Ben Corry who develops a material to cut seawater desalination cost. It adds that three research teams from Commonwealth Scientific & Industrial Research Organization (CSIRO) Materials Science and Engineering (CMSE) have been included.

Published
2011

17. Guest editorial.

Subjects
*SCIENTIFIC communication, *SCIENCE education, *RESEARCH & development, *SCIENCE awards
Abstract

The article presents information on "Inspiring Australia," a National Science Communication Strategy launched by Kim Carr, Minister for Innovation, Industry, Science and Research in Australia. It notes that aside from providing recommendations to improve science communication, the report also identifies the elements that would improve science in Australia. It stresses the importance of awards and prizes in raising the profile of science and recommends media training for university scientists.

Published
2010

18. RACI tall poppies.

Subjects
*SCIENCE awards, *AWARDS
Abstract

The article announces that Royal Australian Chemical Institute (RACI) members Hugh Harris and Christopher Sumby were the winners of the Young Tall Poppy Science awards in August 2009.

Published
2009

19. Marjorie Cotton Award:Call for Nominations.

Subjects
*LIBRARY science awards, *LIBRARIANS, *INFORMATION scientists, *CHILDREN'S libraries, *LIBRARIES
Abstract

Presents a call for nominations for the 2004 Marjorie Cotton Award commemorating an Australian pioneer in children's librarianship. Key goals and objectives; Application and selection criteria; Previous winners.

Published
2004

20. The Bess Thomas Award:Call for Nominations.

Subjects
*LIBRARY science awards, *LIBRARIANS, *CHILDREN'S libraries, *SPECIAL libraries, *INFORMATION scientists
Abstract

Presents a call for nominations for the 2004 Bess Thomas Award commemorating an Australian pioneer in children's librarianship. Key goals and objectives; Application and selection criteria; Previous winners.

Published
2004

21. Order of Australia Medal.

Author

Campbell, Shirley

Subjects
*LIBRARIANS, *LIBRARY science awards
Abstract

Reports on librarian Leila Hoffman's receipt of the Order of Australia Medal during the 2000 Australia Day Honours. Contributions of Hoffman to librarianship in Australia; Accomplishments of Hoffman.

Published
2000

22. The Lady Cutler Award and Dromkeen Librarian's Award.

Author

Noake, Val

Subjects
*LIBRARIANS, *LIBRARY science awards
Abstract

Highlights the awards received by Miranda Harrowell, a librarian at Ryde Library in Australia. Harrowell's receipt of the Lady Cutler Award and the Dromkeen Librarian's Award; Contributions of Harrowell to children's literature and librarianship.

Published
2000

23. Award winners.

Subjects
*SCIENCE awards, *TECHNOLOGY awards
Abstract

Presents the winners of the Clunies Ross National Science and Technology awards in Australia for 1995. Includes Robin Bedding; William Compston; John Floyds.

Published
1995

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