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Australian Museum Eureka Prizes

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25.01.2022 Supporting a student with their 2020 Sleek Geeks Science Eureka Prize entry? Well be hosting a free webinar with our prizes partners, Faculty of Science, University of Sydney, at 2.00pm this Thursday, 2 April. Its a great opportunity to get some additional information about the entry process, especially as we navigate new ways of working, teaching and living. Register now: https://uni-sydney.zoom.us//6515/WN_RmhBSpuVTkuWa7WBLjHogQ

24.01.2022 The Sapphire Clock Team, The Institute for Photonics and Advanced Sensing, University of Adelaide; and Cryoclock Pty Ltd, wins the Defence Science and Technology Eureka Prize for Outstanding Science in Safeguarding Australia. By combining two decades of pioneering research with cutting-edge engineering, the Sapphire Clock Teams technology offers the potential for a step change in the performance of the Jindalee Over-The-Horizon Radar Network, a vital Australian defence asset.... The Sapphire Clock offers a thousandfold improvement in timing precision, helping Australian defence agencies identify threats to the nation. Learn more: youtu.be/lE9nQZa3exI #Eureka18 #EurekaPrizes

24.01.2022 The 2020 Australian Museum Eureka Prizes program has been announced! The Eureka Prizes are the countrys most comprehensive national science awards, celebrating excellence across the categories of Research & Innovation, Leadership, Science Engagement and School Science. This year there are 17 prizes on offer, which cover a broad spectrum of scientific disciplines and aim to recognise the work of scientists and researchers at all career stages.... Its free to enter and theres a prize pool of $170,000 to be divided between winners. Entries open Wednesday 4 March. Visit our website to view the full program and entry requirements for each prize: https://australianmuseum.net.au/get-inv/eureka-prizes/enter

23.01.2022 Associate Professor Elizabeth New, from University of Sydney, wins the 3M Eureka Prize for Emerging Leader in Science. Regarded as one of Australias brightest young inorganic chemists, Professor Elizabeth News leadership extends beyond her research to encompass teaching, outreach and mentoring. Committed to developing the next generation of scientists, she has built a strong network of collaborators and works tirelessly to improve research culture and environments. Learn m...ore: youtu.be/8vXv5mUm_to #Eureka18 #EurekaPrizes

22.01.2022 CF Air, from Metro North Hospital and Health Service; The Prince Charles Hospital; QIMR Berghofer Medical Research Institute; Childrens Health Queensland; University of Queensland; Griffith University; Gold Coast Health; and Queensland University of Technology, wins the Australian Infectious Diseases Research Centre Eureka Prize for Infectious Diseases Research. The CF Air team has uncovered the process by which the deadly pathogens causing airway infections are transmitted ...between cystic fibrosis patients. Their research has attracted considerable attention from the CF community, impacting clinical practice and policy and ultimately reducing infection rates amongst affected patient groups. Learn more: https://youtu.be/XtujdpzH2KE #Eureka18 #EurekaPrizes

21.01.2022 Professor Sally Dunwoodie, Victor Chang Cardiac Research Institute, wins the 2018 UNSW Eureka Prize for Scientific Research. Professor Sally Dunwoodie and her multidisciplinary team have discovered the potential of vitamin B3 to treat a molecular deficiency causing miscarriages and multiple types of birth defects. Their finding could prevent developmental defects through a common dietary supplement, which may transform the way pregnant women are cared for around the world. L...earn more: https://youtu.be/IyZSzb-maNA #Eureka18 #EurekaPrizes

21.01.2022 Are you undertaking an environmental research project that has the potential to change the way people, organisations or institutions think? Australia is facing significant issues arising from unprecedented demands being placed on the environment. Scientific research has a critical role to play in solving and helping to manage these environmental problems; it highlights environmental issues, offers solutions to problems and illuminates opportunities to make practical improveme...nts in how we manage and protect Australias natural environment. The NSW Office of Environment & Heritage Eureka Prize for Environmental Research is awarded to an individual or team for an outstanding research project leading to the resolution of an environmental problem, including a challenge posed by climate change, or the management or protection of Australias environment. Entries close 7pm AEST Friday 3 May Learn more: https://australianmuseum.net.au//en/environmental-research

20.01.2022 Submissions to the 2020 Australian Museum Eureka Prizes close at 7pm AEST next Friday 15 May, so its time to start finalising your entry or nomination. If you have a question, nows the time to contact us - dont leave it until the last minute! Send the team an email at [email protected], or for fast feedback on some of the most common questions, head over to our website: https://australianmuseum.net.au//frequently-asked-questio/

20.01.2022 Sleek Geeks Science Eureka Prizes entries close this Friday 15 May at 7pm AEST! Make sure your science-loving school students get their video submissions in. ... We cant wait to see what theyve come up with! Entry info: https://bit.ly/34Oqfk1

20.01.2022 Know students or kids planning to enter the Sleek Geeks Science Eureka Prize film comp? Last weeks webinar co-hosted with Faculty of Science, University of Sydney was full of tips & answers to FAQs and its now available to watch online

19.01.2022 Do you know an individual or group who has improved access to science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM)? This year we are thrilled to deliver the inaugural Eureka Prize for STEM Inclusion, sponsored by the Department of Industry, Innovation and Science, as part of the Australian Museum Eureka Prizes program. The prize awards $10,000 to an individual, team or organisation for implementing an initiative that has been effective in increasing participation, interes...t and access to STEM. Entries for initiatives of all sizes are welcome, including those that have a local community focus. Entries close 7pm AEST Friday 3 May Learn more about the Eureka Prize for STEM Inclusion: https://australianmuseum.net.au//eur/enter/stem-inclusion/

18.01.2022 The Australian Museum Eureka Prizes are judged by 74 Australian and international experts at the top of their fields. One of those judges is astronomer Dr Bryan Gaensler, now in his tenth year as the judge of the 3M Eureka Prize for Emerging Leader in Science. Bryan gave us an insight into the formidable process of selecting the best from a brilliant bunch. bit.ly/HowtoJudge

17.01.2022 In these challenging times, the Australian Museum Eureka Prizes remains committed to celebrating excellence in Australian science. Weve extended the 2020 submission deadline to 7pm AEST Friday 15 May, giving you two extra weeks to prepare your entry or nomination. If you have a question, please get in touch - were here to help. ... Stay safe, everyone. Visit our website: https://australianmuseum.net.au/get-involved/eureka-prizes/

16.01.2022 Now, more than ever, we must guide school students in developing a deeper appreciation and understanding of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) disciplines. Head over to the Australian Museum blog for some tips on how to support your young scientist with their 2020 University of Sydney Sleek Geeks Science Eureka Prize entry: https://australianmuseum.net.au//supporting-young-scienti/

16.01.2022 The Smart Infrastructure Team, at CSIROs Data61, wins the 2018 Australian Infectious Diseases Research Centre Eureka Prize for Infectious Diseases Research. Assessing the condition of water pipes is an expensive and disruptive process and water utilities operators typically inspect just one percent of network assets every year. The Smart Infrastructure Team has developed an analytical tool that makes intelligent predictions about failures, helping prioritise the selection of... pipes for maintenance, reduce costs and minimise disruption to water supplies. Learn more: youtu.be/ZUus-pQSXuI #Eureka18 #EurekaPrizes

15.01.2022 Congratulations to the 2019 Australian Museum Eureka Prizes finalists! Robots that maintain bridges and pipes, proof that particles can travel through barriers and potentially make time travel possible, a real-time surveillance system for infectious diseases, and blood vessel technology that could restore mobility to people with paralysis are among the finalists revealed today. This work reflects the many spheres in which Australian Science has a crucial impact medicine, in...dustry, environment, healthcare, education and more. To view the full list of finalists and learn more about their work, visit australianmuseum.net.au//eur/2019-eureka-prizes-finalists/

15.01.2022 Professor Nalini Joshi AO, from University of Sydney, wins the 2018 University of Technology Sydney Eureka Prize for Outstanding Mentor of Young Researchers Professor Nalini Joshi has been instrumental in training and mentoring dozens of individual researchers and countless others through the broader mechanisms that she has established. A strong advocate for gender equality, her influential actions have transformed the research landscape and supported young female scientists ...across Australia. Learn more: youtu.be/vEybU0ZXf9w #Eureka18 #EurekaPrizes

14.01.2022 "When I present my research on mental health, many audience members can find it uncomfortable. I love taking them on a journey and leaving them better informed and at ease with mental health issues." Today on the Australian Museum blog we chat with science communicator, TEDxBrisbane presenter and 2020 Celestino Eureka Prize for Promoting Understanding of Science finalist, Dr Gemma Sharp. bit.ly/DrGemmaSharp

14.01.2022 Ella Woods and Emily Woods, from St Margarets Anglican Girls School, QLD, Its estimated that two out of three people in the world are not able to consume dairy products without experiencing gut discomfort and gas. In Gas Busters, Emily and Ella explain the science behind lactose intolerance, explore its evolution and present a simple solution that allows everyone to enjoy cows milk. Watch their short film: youtu.be/VXXw9nUUskA... #Eureka18 #EurekaPrizes

14.01.2022 Eliza Dalziel and Claire Galvin, from St Monicas College, QLD, are awarded second place in the 2018 University of Sydney Sleek Geeks Science Eureka Prize Secondary. Making A Splash examines the important role that sea cucumbers play in protecting our coral reefs. Eliza and Claire assess the potential role of the species in raising calcium carbonate levels in these fragile ecosystems, which helps to rebuild reefs, increase nutrient recycling and counteract the harmful effec...ts of climate change. Watch their short film: youtu.be/RWk_7togJt0 #Eureka18 #EurekaPrizes

14.01.2022 For the first time in the program’s 30-year history, Eureka Prize winners were announced during a live, digital event. Head over to the Australian Museum's website now to watch the full show bit.ly/WatchAwardCeremony.

13.01.2022 Professor Tony Weiss AM, from University of Sydney, wins the 2018 Johnson & Johnson Eureka Prize for Innovation in Medical Research. Professor Tony Weiss has developed an adhesive surgical glue that quickly seals wounds without the need for common staples. The technology, made from natural elastic protein, has the potential to revolutionise treatment at emergency sites and was recently sold to an international pharmaceutical company. Learn more: youtu.be/yBrrqv2XyCk... #Eureka18 #EurekaPrizes

12.01.2022 Ben's milkshake brings all the Boyd's to the yard...(or the lab) Professor Ben Boyd and his team, the Monash Pharmaceutical Milkshake Team have been awarded ...the 2020 Australian Museum Eureka Prize for Innovative Use of Technology, the nation’s top science awards. Ben and the Milkshake Team have pioneered a single-dose malaria treatment, absorbed by the body through milk. Read more about their momentous win and the prestigious Eureka Prizes in more detail on our website. https://www.monash.edu//monash-university-team-of-scientis

12.01.2022 Calling all kids with knack for science or a passion for filmmaking! Its time to ask a question and get your cameras rolling as you seek the answer. Sponsored by the University of Sydney, the Sleek Geeks Science Eureka Prize is delivered as part of the Australian Museum Eureka Prizes, which raises the profile of science in the community by celebrating outstanding achievements. The competition encourages students to explore a scientific concept, discovery or invention, or tes...t their own scientific hypothesis, in a 90 second film. All films must be based on this years theme, Water. The prize is open to primary and secondary school students studying in Australia and its territories, with homeschooled children also eligible to enter. There is a prize pool of $10,000 to be shared between the winners and finalist representatives also win a trip to Sydney for the Australian Museum Eureka Prizes Award Dinner at Sydney Town Hall. Entries open Wednesday 4 March Visit our website for everything you need to get started: https://australianmuseum.net.au//eurek/sleek-geeks-science

12.01.2022 Australia has many gifted women in STEM, lets work together to shine a light on them! Know someone leading the way in their field? Make 2020 the year you support them in applying for a Eureka Prize: https://australianmuseum.net.au/get-involv/eureka-prizes// Entries open Wednesday 4 March

12.01.2022 Fifty-one individuals and teams have been announced as finalists in the 2020 Australian Museum Eureka Prizes. Pandemic preparation research; a single-dose cure for malaria; citizen scientists studying brush-turkey behaviour in suburbia; and research on the origins of modern humans are just some of projects featured in this year’s stellar line-up. It took 74 judges more than 400 hours to review hundreds of entries from across the country before settling on their selection of... finalists now in the running to win one of 17 Eureka Prizes. Winners will be announced on Tuesday 24 November during a live, digital event. To view the full list of finalists and learn more about their work, head over to our website bit.ly/2020EurekaPrizesFinalists

11.01.2022 "Citizen science is becoming widely recognised as a very effective and rewarding way to engage the public directly in science, and in astronomy its importance is only likely to increase." We chat with Lisa Evans from The AstroQuest Team, one of three finalists in the 2020 Department of Industry, Science, Energy and Resources Eureka Prize for Innovation in Citizen Science. bit.ly/AstroQuestTeam

11.01.2022 Congratulations to the 2018 @austmus Eureka Prize winners! To view the full list and learn more about their work, visit https://www.australianmuseum.net.au/2018-eureka-prizes-winn #Eureka18 #EurekaPrizes

09.01.2022 "Coral reefs are in crisis, and we’re not going to get out of this crisis by doing more of the same. We need to think outside the box about novel solutions." In the first of an eight-part blog series featuring some of this year's Eureka Prizes finalists, we speak with Social-Ecological Research Frontiers team leader, Professor Joshua Cinner. http://bit.ly/JoshuaCinner

09.01.2022 "I am the luckiest man in the world because I get to share and explore both my culture and my love of science with mobs around Australia." Get to know Corey Tutt, the young man behind Deadly Science and one of this year's Department of Industry, Science, Energy and Resources Eureka Prize for STEM Inclusion finalists. bit.ly/CoreyTutt

08.01.2022 Submissions to the 2020 Australian Museum Eureka Prizes close at 7pm AEST next Friday 15 May, so it's time to start finalising your entry or nomination. If you have a question, now's the time to contact us - don't leave it until the last minute! Send the team an email at [email protected], or for fast feedback on some of the most common questions, head over to our website: https://australianmuseum.net.au//frequently-asked-questio/

08.01.2022 Calling all kids with knack for science or a passion for filmmaking! Its time to ask a question big or small and get your cameras rolling as you seek the answer. The Sleek Geeks Science Eureka Prize is delivered as part of the prestigious Australian Museum Eureka Prizes, which raises the profile of science in the community by celebrating outstanding achievements.... Sponsored by the University of Sydney, the prize encourages students to explore a scientific concept, discovery or invention, or test their own scientific hypothesis, in a 1-3-minute film. Anything goes, as long is the science is real! The prize is open to primary and secondary school students studying in Australia and its territories, with students educated at home also eligible to enter. There is a total prize pool of $10,000 to be shared between the winners and finalist representatives also win a trip to Sydney for the Australian Museum Eureka Prizes Award Dinner at Sydney Town Hall. Entries close 7pm AEST Friday 3 May Learn more: https://australianmuseum.net.au//eure/sleek-geeks-science/

08.01.2022 Dr Mohsen Rahmani, from The Australian National University, wins the 2018 Macquarie University Eureka Prize for Outstanding Early Career Researcher. Dr Mohsen Rahmani has developed a new class of nanoscale surfaces that have transformed the capabilities of todays miniaturised consumer devices. His research has a wide range of applications including night-vision technology, adjustable lenses and ultra-sensitive biochemical detectors, and several organisations are interested i...n commercialising his work. Learn more: youtu.be/ZNiBQAmfowE #Eureka18 #EurekaPrizes

08.01.2022 Entries to the 2020 Australian Museum Eureka Prizes are now open! This year, there are 17 prizes on offer that cover a broad spectrum of scientific disciplines, which aim to recognise the achievements of scientists, researchers and science communicators at all career stages. There are prizes available for both individuals and teams, and entrants can either enter themselves or be nominated. The Eureka Prizes are open, but not limited to, those who work in research institutes, ...government departments, media, corporations and universities. Its free to enter and theres a prize pool of $170,000 to be shared between the winners. Entries close 7pm AEST Friday 1 May Visit our website to view the full program: https://australianmuseum.net.au/get-inv/eureka-prizes/enter

07.01.2022 Congratulations to the 2019 Australian Museum Eureka Prize winners, and thank you to everyone who helped shine a light on Australias incredible science and scientists at last nights Award Dinner. View the full list of winners: https://australianmuseum.net.au//2019-eureka-prize-winners/

07.01.2022 The Eureka Prizes are the countrys most comprehensive national science awards, celebrating excellence across the categories of Research & Innovation, Leadership, Science Engagement and School Science. Entrants can enter themselves or be nominated, with prizes available for individuals, teams and organisations. Its free to enter and there is a prize pool of $170,000! In 2019 there are 17 prizes on offer, which cover a broad spectrum of scientific disciplines and aim to recog...nise the work of scientists and researchers at all career stages. Visit our website to view the full program, which includes two new prizes: https://australianmuseum.net.au/get-inv/eureka-prizes/enter

06.01.2022 Professor Thomas Maschmeyer, from University of Sydney, wins the 2018 CSIRO Eureka Prize for Leadership in Innovation and Science. Professor Thomas Maschmeyer is a world leader in the chemistry of catalysis. He aims to generate and translate new knowledge into commercial solutions as part of his vision for a more sustainable world. His discoveries allow widespread use of renewables and recyclables in the chemical, material and energy spaces, and are the foundation of four com...panies. Learn more: youtu.be/eJJvnD_ip_c #Eureka18 #EurekaPrizes

05.01.2022 "For me, a major reward of the job is being able to train, teach and mentor the next generation of research scientists their enthusiasm and excitement when they discover something new is priceless." Hear from Professor Maria Kavallaris AM, an internationally renowned authority in cancer biology research and therapeutics and one of three finalists in the 2020 CSIRO Eureka Prize for Leadership in Innovation and Science. bit.ly/MariaKavallaris

04.01.2022 For the first time in the program’s 30-year history, Australian Museum Eureka Prize winners will be announced during an interactive broadcast award show and you're invited to attend! Selected from hundreds of entries, this year’s finalists span the full spectrum of science and include pandemic preparation research, a single-dose cure for malaria, citizen scientists studying brush-turkey behaviour in suburbia and research on the origins of modern humans. Join us online from ...7.00 pm AEDT on Tuesday 24 November. Register now: bit.ly/AMEPAwardCeremony

03.01.2022 New in 2019, The Finkel Foundation Eureka Prize for Long Form Science Journalism seeks to reward creative, clear and accurate science writing. Employing the tools of storytelling to create factually accurate scientific narratives is a powerful means of engaging the public and keeping them abreast of the changing landscape of science. This landscape ranges from science to science policy and science history as well as work that presents the social or economic contributions of s...cience and technology. The prize is intended to encourage the continuing quality of science journalism in Australia, and editorial support for quality science journalism in our newspapers, magazines and online. Entries close 7pm AEST Friday 3 May Learn more and enter: https://australianmuseum.net.au//long-form-science-journa/

03.01.2022 Congratulations to the 2020 Australian Museum Eureka Prize winners! To view the full list and learn more about their work, visit https://australian.museum//eur/2020-eureka-prizes-winners/

02.01.2022 "I like that science is a way of explaining things that otherwise don’t make much sense. I like to understand how things work, I tend to ask lots of questions until I know how something works and why." We sat down with siblings Zach and Jess, the duo behind one of this year's top University of Sydney Sleek Geeks Science Eureka Prize entries. http://bit.ly/JessandZach

02.01.2022 The Australian Museum Research Institute Medal is presented to an individual staff member, senior fellow or team from the Australian Museum, for outstanding science and communication of their research outcomes. The 2018 recipient is the Director of the Australian Museum Research Institute, Professor Rebecca Johnston. #Eureka18 #EurekaPrizes

02.01.2022 Abby Hambleton and Owen Kelly, from Warrandyte High School, VIC, are awarded third place in the 2018 University of Sydney Sleek Geeks Science Eureka Prize Secondary. Abby and Owen were stunned when they heard astronomer Carl Sagan claim that there are more stars in the universe than grains of sand on Earths beaches. In their film Stars Beat Sand, the students put this claim to the test and are so amazed by the results, they decide to sing about it. Watch their short film:... youtu.be/mAWMwqrZVqM #Eureka18 #EurekaPrizes

01.01.2022 For 10 years, 3M Australia has been a proud sponsor of the Australian Museum Eureka Prize for the Emerging Leader in Science. This prize is awarded to an indivi...dual scientist who has used their leadership skills to create impact within their discipline. On behalf of the Australian Museum, 3M Australia are proud to be showcasing this year's three finalists over the next week. A finalist for this prize is Associate Professor Sumeet Walia. He is a cross-disciplinary researcher whose innovations include futuristic electronics, sensing technologies and devices that mimic the functionality of the human brain. Sumeet Walia's work is having a rounded impact at a national level, as he actively promotes diversity and inclusion in STEM, advocates for evidence-based policies and is a leader in accessible science communication. #EurekaPrizes #3M Learn more: https://s.3m.com/q3kw2