The 2021 Queensland Women in STEM awards have recognised five professionals for their outstanding initiatives.
Minister for the Digital Economy, Leeanne Enoch said the five women had made remarkable contributions in the fields of science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM).
“This is the sixth year the Government, together with the Queensland Museum Network, has presented these prizes to women conducting research that is making a real impact in transforming our lives now and into the future,” Ms Enoch said.
“This year’s winner of the Judges’ Award is PhD candidate, medical student and Fulbright Scholar at The University of Queensland, Chloe Yap (pictured).”
Ms Enoch said Christabel Webber was named as Inclusion Award winner.
Three Highly Commended Awards were presented to Fiona Holmstrom, Kate Kingston and Sally McPhee.
Ms Enoch said now, more than ever, science education and literacy played an important part of Queensland’s plan for economic recovery from COVID-19, creating jobs in science and improving health and wellbeing outcomes for the Queensland community.
“That’s why the Government will also continue to support the Queensland Museum Network’s delivery of the World Science Festival Queensland and its regional programing,” she said.
The Minister said more than 40 Queensland women, who had made contributions to STEM across the State, had entered this year’s Awards.
Ms Enoch said the Awards were presented by the Queensland Museum Network in partnership with the Office of the Queensland Chief Scientist and Office for Women.
Further information on the Awards can be accessed at this PS News link.
