Prime Minister’s Prizes for Science 2020 | Department of Industry Science and Resources

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The Prime Minister’s Prizes for Science recognise the contributions our scientists, innovators and science teachers make to Australia's scientific and commercialisation capabilities. The Prime Minister and Minister for Industry, Science and Technology awarded the prizes.

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2020 Prime Minister's Prize for Science

Emeritus Professor David Blair, Professor David McClelland, Professor Susan Scott and Professor Peter Veitch (OzGrav collaboration)

2020 Frank Fenner Prize for Life Scientist of the Year

Professor Mark Dawson

2020 Malcolm McIntosh Prize for Physical Scientist of the Year

Associate Professor Xiaojing Hao

2020 Prime Minister's Prize for Innovation

Professor Thomas Maschmeyer

2020 Prize for New Innovators

Associate Professor Justin Chalker

2020 Prime Minister's Prize for Excellence in Science Teaching in Primary Schools

Mrs Sarah Fletcher

2020 Prime Minister's Prize for Excellence in Science Teaching in Secondary Schools

Mr Darren Hamley

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Find out more about the Prime Minister's Prizes for Science

See all prize recipients on the Prime Minister’s Prizes for Science honour roll