2019 Winners

South Australian Scientist of the Year

Professor Jozef Gecz

Leader in genetics and biology of childhood onset neurodevelopment disability, and Head of the Neurogenetics Research Program, The University of Adelaide

PhD Research Excellence sponsored by the University of South Australia

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Dr Dorothea Dumuid

PhD in novel statistical models to explore how lifestyle behaviours affect health, University of South Australia

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STEM Educator of the Year – School Teaching sponsored by the Department for Education

Ms Anthea Ponte

Specialist STEM Teacher and Senior Leader, Hawthorndene Primary School

STEM Educator of the Year – Tertiary Teaching sponsored by Finders University

Associate Professor Tom Raimondo

Program Director, Environmental and Geospatial Science, University of South Australia

Excellence in Research Collaboration sponsored by The University of Adelaide

The “Be Part of It” Research Collaboration

Led by Professor Helen Marshall

STEM Professional sponsored by the CSIRO

Dr Mark Skanes

Principal Engineer, Dommar Pty Ltd

Tall Poppy of the Year

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Dr Nigel Rogasch

Research Field: Neuroscience, The University of Adelaide & SAHMRI

Unsung Hero of SA - Science sponsored by SABRENet

Zoos SA Research Laboratory

Royal Zoological Society of South Australia

Unsung Hero of SA - Science Communication sponsored by SABRENet

Dr Philip Roetman

Environmental and Sustainability Officer, Burnside City Council Urban Foresters