The 2024 Prime Minister’s Prizes for Science recognised recipient achievements in scientific research, research-based innovation and excellence in science teaching.
These showcased astronomy discoveries, medical innovations, quantum breakthroughs, renewable energy solutions and creative ways to inspire our next generation.
Award-winning wildlife scientist, Dr Vanessa Pirotta, emceed the ceremony at Parliament House on Tuesday 8 October. Guests from across the Australian science, research, technology and education community attended the presentation dinner.
The Hon Anthony Albanese MP, Prime Minister of Australia, and the Hon Ed Husic MP, Minister for Industry and Science, announced the recipients. Highlights from the presentation will be available soon.
This year the prizes celebrates 25 years of achievements in science, innovation and science teaching.
This year also boosts the prize amounts for primary and secondary science teaching. This recognises the importance of high-quality science teaching and the vital role teachers play in supporting Australia’s future STEM workforce.