There was great excitement at Wonder of Science when Young Science Ambassadors, Amy Chan and Hana Starobova were announced “Co-winners” of the Life Sciences Young Achiever Award at this year’s Women in Technology (WiT) black tie event at Brisbane City Hall, 30 August. Claudia Stocks was also a finalist in this category.

Our Director, Robyn Bull was also recognised at the event with a “Highly Commended” in the Community Award for her leadership of the Young Science Ambassador program and their impact on communities across Queensland. One of our Flying Scientists, Jyotsna Batra was also a finalist in the Life Sciences Research Leader Award.

Doctors Soi Law and Jacqui Wong joined the WoS team and consultant Maria Barrret for the celebration event, along with our special guests, Belinda Bern, Director UQ Graduate School, Kym Amor, Executive Principal Foxwell State Secondary College, Joanna Osborn, QTFN Marketing & Partnerships and Kaye North, DET STEM Champion.

Congratulations to our finalists and Awardees!