CALL FOR NOMINATIONS
Australasian Science seeks nominations for the 2009 Australasian Science Prize for outstanding achievement by an Australasian scientist or small research team. The award recognises world-class science by
Past Prizes have been awarded to researchers for:
- discovering three embryos and an umbilical cord in a Placoderm fossil – the earliest example of live birth on record.
- discovering that an alarm protein in slime moulds could be used to model cellular damage observed in human mitochondrial diseases;
- developing semiconductors that use the absence of electrons to carry charge;
- developing microstructured polymer optical fibres that are cheaper, tougher and more flexible than current silica fibres;
- developing DNA drugs that act as molecular scissors with therapeutic potential in the treatment of cancers;
- determining how sensations are processed and transmitted in the brains of mammals; and
- extending knowledge of the behaviour and intelligence of bees to artificial intelligence.
Australasian Science hasn’t sought sponsorship for the Prize, preferring that it be seen as priceless recognition.
HOW TO NOMINATE
Nominations should comprise a single-page abstract summarising work conducted by the nominee in
Nominations may be for an individual or a pair/small group provided they have been contributing equally to a single, clearly identified project. Judging criteria to be addressed include scientific originality, breadth and depth of impact, and communication.
Evidence of the work cited should be included. This may be a peer-reviewed paper or set of papers published between 1 September 2008 and 31 August 2009 along with copies of other communications of the work, such as media stories, radio and TV broadcasts.
Nominees take full responsibility for the veracity of any claims of originality and priority of the research submitted.
The Editor and senior writers of Australasian Science will comprise the judging panel, and reserve the right to make their own nominations. The winner(s) will be announced in the November/December 2009 issue of Australasian Science.
CLOSING DATE
Send nominations by 11 September 2009 to:
The Editor
Australasian Science
Vic 3145
Fax: (03) 9500 0255
Email science@control.com.au
