21 January 2014
2014 Academy awards celebrate scientific excellence
The Australian Academy of Science today announced the 2014 winners of its prestigious annual awards for scientific excellence.
Honorific awards are presented to career researchers for life-long achievements and to outstanding early-career researchers under the age of 40. In addition, the Academy gives a number of awards for research and travel support.
“It is the Academy’s privilege to recognise excellence in diverse fields of science,” said Academy President, Professor Suzanne Cory.
“These awards celebrate both career-long contributions by some of Australia’s most distinguished researchers and remarkable discoveries made by younger investigators.
“Each recipient is an outstanding scientist. On behalf of the Academy I warmly congratulate each of these individuals on their remarkable achievements in science.”
Most of the winners will receive their awards at the Academy’s annual conference, Science at the Shine Dome, being held in Canberra from 27 to 29 May 2014, where they will be invited to make short presentations of their work.
2014 Career research awards
Professor Jerry Adams FAA FRS, Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research — Macfarlane Burnet Medal and Lecture for scientific research of the highest standing in the biological sciences Emeritus Professor Curt Wentrup FAA, University of Queensland — David Craig Medal for research in chemistry Dr Neil Williams PSM FTSE, University of Wollongong — Haddon Forrester King Medal in earth and related sciences Dr Gavin Young, Australian National University — Mawson Medal and Lecture for earth sciences in Australia Professor Min Gu FAA FTSE, Swinburne University of Technology — Ian Wark Medal and Lecture for contribution to the prosperity of Australia through scientific research
2014 Early-career research awards
Professor Katherine Belov, University of Sydney — Fenner Medal for research in biology (excluding the biomedical sciences) Dr Julie Arblaster, Australian Bureau of Meteorology — Anton Hales Medal for research in earth sciences
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Associate Professor David Warton, University of New South Wales — Christopher Heyde Medal for mathematical sciences Dr Maria Seton, University of Sydney — Dorothy Hill Award for female researchers in the earth sciences including reef science, ocean drilling, marine science and taxonomy in marine systems Dr Kieran Harvey, Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre — Gottschalk Medal for research in the medical sciences Associate Professor Richard Payne, University of Sydney — Le Fèvre Memorial Prize for research in basic chemistry Professor Geoffrey Pryde, Griffith University — Pawsey Medal for research in physics
Professor Chris Turney, University of New South Wales —Frederick White Prize for scientific achievements contributing to the understanding of natural phenomena
2014 Research support awards
The following researchers will receive research support under the Margaret Middleton Fund for endangered Australian native vertebrate animals:
Mr Laurence Berry, Australian National University Mr Christopher Henderson, Griffith University Ms Stephanie Hing, Murdoch University Ms Wendy Neilan, Australian National University
2014 Travelling Fellowships
Dr Catherine Foley PSM FTSE, CSIRO Materials Science and Engineering, has been awarded the Lloyd Rees Lecture in chemical physics
Dr Huy The Nguyen, University of Queensland, has been awarded the AK Head Travelling Scholarship for Mathematical Scientists
Professor Ullrich Steiner, University of Cambridge, has been awarded the Selby Travelling Fellowship for excellence in science
Dr Rodney van der Ree, Royal Botanic Gardens, Melbourne, has been awarded the Graeme Caughley Travelling Fellowship in ecological science
More information on the winners, awards and research support awards is available at www.science.org.au/awards/
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