2022 Prime Minister's Prize for Excellence in Science Teaching in Secondary Schools

Ms Veena Nair 

ViewBank College’s Head of Technology and STEAM Project Leader, Ms Veena Nair has received the 2022 Prime Minister’s Prize for Excellence in Science Teaching in Secondary Schools.

Ms Nair demonstrates the practical application of science to students and how they can use their skills to make a real impact in the world.  

As a leading educator in STEAM, Ms Nair has more than 20 years’ experience teaching science-based subjects across 3 different countries – India, the United Arab Emirates and now Australia. 

Ms Nair has a passion for discovering innovative ways of making STEAM more engaging. Her work has increased the number of students who receive first round offers to study engineering and technology subjects at university, especially young females and students from diverse backgrounds.  

Watch a video about her work

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