Awards

NSW Chief Scientist and Engineer Professor Mary O'Kane recently congratulated University of Newcastle reproductive biologist Laureate Professor John Aitken on being named the 2012 NSW Scientist of the Year. Deputy Premier and Minister for Regional Infrastructure and Services Andrew Stoner announced Professor Aitken's win as part of the 2012 NSW Science and Engineering Awards on Nov 14.

For more information about Professor Aitken's achievements and a full list of winners please click here.

The NSW Science and Engineering Awards were initiated in 2008 to recognise and reward the State's leading researchers in science and engineering for cutting edge work that generates economic, health, environmental or technological benefits for NSW.

The awards aim to engage and involve the NSW research community and the public in promoting the value of science and engineering and to encourage careers in both fields.

Scientists, engineers and teachers are encouraged to read the guidelines and nominate for the awards.

For more information, please visit http://www.chiefscientist.nsw.gov.au/awards