The finalists of the Premier’s Science Awards are…

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Every year, we observe nan subject and scientists correct present successful WA, pinch nan Premier’s Science Awards. They recognise outstanding achievements successful Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) crossed 11 categories, including nan People’s Choice Award, successful which you (yes, you!) get to person a opportunity astir your favourite intelligence aliases subject programme from nan year.

To vote, caput to nan People’s Choice Award page. Voting closes astatine 5pm AWST connected Monday 10 November 2025. Get successful quick!

Without further ado, let’s meet nan finalists…

THE FINALISTS

38 scientists, students, educators and subject programs person been named arsenic finalists. Each of these group aliases programs are doing exceptional activity successful their section to push technological boundaries aliases prosecute nan adjacent generation.

They correspond nan champion of what WA’s subject organization has to offer.

Scientist of nan Year

Professor Jacqueline Batley: University of Western Australia

Professor Charitha Pattiaratchi: University of Western Australia

Professor Thomas Wernberg: University of Western Australia

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Scientist of nan Year

Professor Stephen John van Leeuwen: Curtin University

Professor Rhonda Marriott AM: Ngangk Yira Institute for Change, Murdoch University

Dr Jessica Buck: The Kids Research Institute Australia

Associate Professor Glenn Pearson: The Kids Research Institute Australia

Mid-Career Scientist of nan Year

Professor Asha Bowen OAM: Perth Children’s Hospital and The Kids Research Institute Australia

Professor Nick Golding: The University of Western Australia and The Kids Research Institute Australia

Professor Cathryn Margaret Trott: Curtin University

Professor Gina Trapp: Edith Cowan University

Professor Sascha Schediwy: The University of Western Australia

Early Career Scientist of nan Year

Dr Jessica Kretzmann: The University of Western Australia

Dr Ebenezer Afrifa-Yamoah: Edith Cowan University

Dr Kai Chen: The University of Western Australia

Dr Xiaomin Xu: Curtin University

Dr Liezhou Zhong: Edith Cowan University

Student Scientist of nan Year

Mx Shakara Liddelow-Hunt: The University of Western Australia

Miss Stephanie Enkel: The University of Western Australia and The Kids Research Institute Australia

Mr Michael Dymock: The Kids Research Institute Australia

Ms Tammy Lee: The University of Western Australia and Fertility North

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander STEM Student of nan Year

Taleah Ugle: The University of Western Australia

Mr Jared Williams: Central Queensland University

Government Science Project of nan Year

Genetic Assessment for Conversation of Rare and Threatened Fauna: Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions

Geochemically fingerprinting Western Australia’s adjacent mineral discoveries: Geological Survey of Western Australia

WAMSI – Westport Marine Science Program: Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development

Emerging Drugs Network of Australia (EDNA): Royal Perth Hospital

STEM Educator of nan Year (Schools)

Mr Nathan Curnow: Willetton Senior High School

Mr Stuart Carr: Applecross Senior High School

Dr Roslyn London: Balga Senior High School

Mr Christopher Lambe: Grandis Primary School

STEM Educator of nan Year (Tertiary)

Dr Rina Wong (Fu): Curtin University

Dr Janene Sproul: Murdoch University

Science Engagement Initiative of nan Year

Keep Carnaby’s Flying – Ngoolarks Forever: Murdoch University

The Broome STEM Festival: The Kids Research Institute Australia

Ngaparrtji Ngaparrtji – Two-way Science Program: Department of Education (WA) – Statewide Services Centre

The IGNIS Mission: Edith Cowan University

SeadragonSearch: The University of Western Australia

You tin publication nan Premier’s full property merchandise astir nan Premier’s Science awards here.

Winners incoming…

Stay tuned for nan Premier’s Science Awards ceremonial and nan announcement of nan winners, Particle will beryllium location to support you successful nan loop!

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