Congratulations to the following Curtin finalists in the prestigious 2024 Premier’s Science Awards, which celebrate outstanding scientific research and engagement in Western Australia.

Scientist of the Year

  • John Curtin Distinguished Professor Sharon Parker, Faculty of Business and Law.

Mid-Career Scientist of the Year

  • Professor Morten Allentoft, Faculty of Science and Engineering.

Early Career Scientist of the Year

  • Dr Eleanor Dunlop, Faculty of Health Sciences.
  • Dr David Preece, Faculty of Health Sciences.

Aboriginal STEM Student of the Year

  • Brodie O’Breza, Faculty of Science and Engineering.

STEM Educator of the Year – Tertiary

  • Associate Professor Zoe Richards, Faculty of Science and Engineering.
  • Dr Alexandra Yeung, Faculty of Science and Engineering.

For the first time in the Awards’ history, there will be a People’s Choice Award for the finalist with the most votes from the general public. Vote for your favourite Curtin finalist at the link below by 12noon on Friday 16 August 2024.

VOTE HERE

Award winners will be announced on Monday, 19 August. Learn more about the finalists in our media release.

Clockwise from top left: Associate Professor Zoe Richards, Dr Eleanor Dunlop, Professor Morten Allentoft, Brodie O’Breza, Dr David Preece, Professor Sharon Parker, Dr Alexandra Yeung.