Student prize for the history of Australian science or environmental history now open

The National Museum of Australia and the Academy of Science, through its National Committee for History and Philosophy of Science, invite submissions for this prize.

A certificate and $2500 and will be awarded for an essay (4000 to 8000 words in length) based on original unpublished research undertaken whilst enrolled as a student (postgraduate or undergraduate) at any tertiary educational institution in the world. Essays may deal with any aspect of the history of Australian science (including medicine and technology) or Australian environmental history.

For further information or to submit an essay go to www.science.org.au/natcoms/nc-hps/hps-award-hasaeh.html or contact Connie Berridge on 02 6201 9448 or connie.berridge@science.org.au. The closing date for submissions is 26 February 2010.

Sharon Abrahams

Publications Manager

Australian Academy of Science

02 6201 9415

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