AM announce Eureka Prize 2021 finalists
Kate Smith, 2021 Australian Museum Eureka Prizes finalists, The Australian Museum, 2 September 2021
51 entries were shortlisted for 16 Australian Museum Eureka Prizes.
Click here to view details of each finalist.
Research & Innovation
NSW Environment, Energy and Science (DPIE) Eureka Prize for Applied Environmental Research
- Coral Nurture Program
- FutureFeed
- NSW Bushfire Hub
Eureka Prize for Excellence in Interdisciplinary Scientific Research
- Lindell Bromham, Felicity Meakins, Xia Hua and Cassandra Algy
- The Carbon Cybernetics Group
- U-Breathe
Australian Infectious Diseases Research Centre Eureka Prize for Infectious Diseases Research
- Professor Julie Bines
- Doherty COVID Immunity Group
- World Mosquito Program Impact Assessment Team
ANSTO Eureka Prize for Innovative Use of Technology
- Professor Justin Gooding, Professor Maria Kavallaris AM, Dr Julio Ribeiro, Dr Aidan O’Mahony, Dr Robert Utama and Dr Lakmali Atapattu
- Membrane Team
- Team Chimera
Macquarie University Eureka Prize for Outstanding Early Career Researcher
- Dr Emma Camp
- Associate Professor Rona Chandrawati
- Dr Tess Reynolds
Defence Science and Technology Eureka Prize for Outstanding Science in Safeguarding Australia
- Cross-Domain Desktop Compositor
- FOWI Work Systems Design Team
- Strong Bond
UNSW Eureka Prize for Scientific Research
- Professor Anita Ho-Baillie, Dr Martin Bucknall and Dr Lei Shi
- Associate Professor Diane McDougald and Dr Gustavo Espinoza Vergara
- Professor Justin J. Yerbury AM
Leadership
AstraZeneca Eureka Prize for Emerging Leader in Science
- Associate Professor Kristin Carson-Chahhoud
- Associate Professor Brett Hallam
- Jane Tiller
Eureka Prize for Leadership in Innovation and Science
- Dr Dana M. Bergstrom
- Professor Maria Kavallaris AM
- Professor Sharon Robinson
University of Technology Sydney Eureka Prize for Outstanding Mentor of Young Researchers
- Professor Sara Dolnicar
- Professor Karu Esselle
- Dr Melina Georgousakis
Science Engagement
Department of Industry, Science, Energy and Resources Eureka Prize for Innovation in Citizen Science
- AUSMAPEchidna
- CSI Team
- Team SWAQ
Finkel Foundation Eureka Prize for Long-Form Science Journalism
- Kate Cole-Adams
- Dr Dyani Lewis
- Dr Jackson Ryan
Celestino Eureka Prize for Promoting Understanding of Science
- Dr Niraj Lal
- Professor Veena Sahajwalla
- Associate Professor Adriana Vergés
Australian Museum Eureka Prize for Science Journalism
- Nicole Hasham, Wes Mountain, Anthea Batsakis, Sunanda Creagh, Ben Clark and Michael Lund
- Patient Zero
- Dr Jackson Ryan
Department of Industry, Science, Energy and Resources Eureka Prize for STEM Inclusion
- Little Scientists Australia
- STEM Enrichment Academy
- Corey Tutt and Team DeadlyScience
School Science
University of Sydney Sleek Geeks Science Eureka Prize – Primary
- Leon H.
- Zara M.
- Scarlett O. and Scarlett P.
University of Sydney Sleek Geeks Science Eureka Prize – Secondary
- Jonathan D.
- Isaac N., Ethan P., Reuben R. and Alex S.
- Sonya R.
University of Sydney Sleek Geeks Science – Highly Commended
Sleek Geeks Science Highly Commended – Primary School
- A Big Solution to a Big Problem, Ashley E. and Marni H., Annandale North Public School, NSW; and Matilda E., Wenona School, NSW
- Galapagos Tortoises, Vrinda K., PLC Sydney, NSW
- Paterson’s Curse, Lilian P., PLC Sydney, NSW,
- The Biome in Your Belly, Anna S., Homeschool, NSW
- Big Foamy Fountain, Kaiden S., and Luka S., Wahroonga Preparatory School, NSW
- Big Filter, Big Impact on our Mangroves, Neomi V. and Hannah Y., Abbotsleigh Junior School, NSW
Sleek Geeks Science Highly Commended – Secondary School
- Triangles are 180 degrees and the Universe is Flat, Aditya A., Cumberland High School, NSW
- 100 Years of Science, Jaidon A., James K. and Josip L., St Francis Catholic College, NSW
- Life with Corals, Kesem B., Envirotech Education, Qld
- Super Blanky, Owen B., Lindisfarne Anglican Grammar School, NSW
- Great Big Jet Engines, Yasiru P., Cherrybrook Technology High School, NSW
2021 Eureka Prizes Award Ceremony
The 2021 Eureka Prize winners will be announced during a live broadcast event on Thursday 7 October, and you’re invited to attend.
See also: 2021 Australian Museum Eureka Prize finalists have been announced