The Science Engagement Initiative of the Year category recognises initiatives that have made an outstanding contribution to community awareness, interest and/or participation in science in Western Australia.
Now in its 23rd year, the Premier's Science Awards recognises and celebrates the outstanding scientific research and engagement taking place in Western Australia.
Meet the winner for the Science Engagement Initiative of the Year category:
Einstein-First
The University of Western Australia
Einstein-First grew from science outreach at the Gravity Discovery Centre. In disrupting traditional paradigms and bringing Einstein’s 21st century science to children aged 7 to 15, Einstein-First is transforming teenage students’ attitudes toward science, especially girls.
Following years of trials, the program was launched nationally by the Chief Scientist of Australia in 2023. From one partner school, the successful train-the-trainer approach has empowered teachers and students alike with Einstein’s science taught using toys, songs, and activities.
Einstein-First has trained 150 teachers, now implementing the program across 55 schools from Karratha to Denmark with more than 10,000 students, including 3,000 First Nations students in Queensland.
