Four of the Australian Academy of Science’s Fellows have been selected as finalists for this year’s Australian Museum Eureka Prizes.
A world leader in field robotics Professor Hugh Durrant-Whyte, quantum computing expert Professor Michelle Simmons and pre-eminent mathematician Professor Terry Speed have all been short listed in the ‘Leadership in Science’ category.
Former Academy Secretary for Science Policy Professor Bob Williamson has been selected for his work as an outstanding mentor to young researchers.
The annual Eureka Prizes reward excellence in 15 different prize categories across research, innovation, leadership, science journalism and school science.
An awards dinner celebrating the finalists and winners will be held 10 September in Sydney.
See the full list of finalists for Eureka Prizes
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