Prestigious science gongs for 28 STEM high achievers
Joan Pease MP • 2023-08-16
Outstanding and innovative contributions to Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics education in Queensland have been recognised with the awarding of the 2023 Peter Doherty Awards for Excellence.
Key Points:
- 28 winners of 2023 Peter Doherty STEM education awards announced
- Annual awards celebrating 20th year in 2023
- Namesake and Nobel Prize winner Professor Peter Doherty congratulates winners
Marking 20 years in 2023, 19 students, six teachers, one school support officer, one school and one partnership organisation were chosen as award winners from a field of 115 entries. The Queensland Government proudly backs STEM education in schools by supporting teachers and encouraging increased participation. As well as the Peter Doherty Awards, STEM education is supported by a range of programs including: • The Premier’s Coding Challenge • Queensland Coding Academy • Virtual STEM Academies, STEM Girl Power Initiative, STEM Industry Partnership forums, STEM Teacher Symposium • $480,000 worth of Regional, Rural and Remote Graduate Teacher scholarships with 32 scholarships at $15,000 each for future STEM teachers Award namesake and Nobel Prize winner Laureate Professor Peter Doherty and Department of Education Director General Michael De’Ath presented the prestigious STEM education awards to the 28 winners on Tuesday. The awards coincide with National Science Week, Australia’s annual celebration of science and technology.
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