Eureka Talk Explores Waste Innovation and Green Steel Technology
The inaugural Eureka Talk featured a conversation between Dr. Jackson Ryan, recipient of the 2022 Eureka Prize for Science Journalism, and Professor Veena Sahajwalla, the 2022 New South Wales Australian of the Year and a two-time Eureka Prize winner. They discussed advanced research transforming waste management, including decarbonization strategies and the application of the four R's: reduce, reuse, recycle, and reform. Professor Sahajwalla, inventor of polymer injection technology for eco-friendly steel production using recycled tires, shared insights alongside Dr. Ryan, science editor at CNET.com. The Eureka Talks Series highlights impactful research in climate, health, and science communication, featuring Australian Museum Eureka Prize recipients and other scientific leaders. The Australian Museum Eureka Prizes, established in 1990, recognize Australian scientists' contributions with global influence.
Key facts
- The first Eureka Talk discussed waste revolution and decarbonization science.
- Professor Veena Sahajwalla invented polymer injection technology for green steel production.
- Dr. Jackson Ryan is the 2022 Eureka Prize winner for Science Journalism.
- The Eureka Talks Series focuses on innovations in climate, health, and science communication.
- The Australian Museum Eureka Prizes were founded in 1990 to honor Australian scientists.
Entities
Institutions
- Australian Museum
- University of New South Wales
- Australian Academy of Technology and Engineering
- CNET.com
Locations
- New South Wales
- Australia