Deadly opportunity for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander science

By June 11th, 2013

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people working in science and technology roles across the country are being encouraged to enter the inaugural Deadly Award for Scientist or Science Project of the Year.

The CSIRO-sponsored award aims to recognise the significant contribution made by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people working in science roles or science projects.

Nominees are encouraged from all scientific fields, from environmental management to astronomy and space sciences.

The CSIRO-sponsored award aims to recognise the significant contribution made by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people working in science roles or science projects.

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CSIRO Indigenous trainees (middle) Luke Munro and (right) Marcus Potter with their workplace mentor Brian Dennison (left)

CSIRO Indigenous trainees (middle) Luke Munro and (right) Marcus Potter with their workplace mentor Brian Dennison (left).

Mr Kunu Wailu (second from left) and Mr Sabu Tabo (right) from Mer Island with CSIRO researchers during a recent Trochus (sea snail) and Bêche-de-Mer (sea cucumber) survey of Torres Strait.

Mr Kunu Wailu (second from left) and Mr Sabu Tabo (right) from Mer Island with CSIRO researchers during a recent Trochus (sea snail) and Bêche-de-Mer (sea cucumber) survey of Torres Strait.

Deborah Mailman winning the Deadly for Female Actor of the Year for Mabo, in 2012. (Image: Photo courtesy of the Deadly Vibe Group, producers of the Deadlys)

Deborah Mailman winning the Deadly for Female Actor of the Year for Mabo, in 2012. (Image: Photo courtesy of the Deadly Vibe Group, producers of the Deadlys)