Australian Museum Honors Scientific Achievements with 2022 Eureka Prizes and Research Medals
The Australian Museum recently announced recipients of its 2022 Eureka Prizes, recognizing excellence in scientific research, innovation, leadership, and public engagement. The ceremony was attended by 400 guests at the museum, with additional online viewers participating in the program's first hybrid format. Alongside the Eureka Prizes, the museum presented two Australian Museum Research Institute Medals to Professor Graham Durant AM and Dr. Stephen Keable for their significant contributions to science communication and research. Professor Durant was honored for his decades of work in science education and advocacy, while Dr. Keable received recognition for his extensive research on marine invertebrates and support for citizen science initiatives.
Key facts
- The 2022 Australian Museum Eureka Prizes were awarded to 15 individuals and teams across various scientific fields
- The awards ceremony took place at the Australian Museum with 400 attendees and online viewers
- Professor Graham Durant AM received an AMRI Medal for his contributions to science education and advocacy
- Dr. Stephen Keable was awarded an AMRI Medal for his research on marine invertebrates spanning nearly 40 years
- The Eureka Prizes have recognized 496 winners since their establishment in 1990
Entities
Institutions
- Australian Museum
- Australian Museum Research Institute
- Questacon
Locations
- Australia
- United States