Swinburne’s Dr Rebecca Allen wins Young Tall Poppy Science Award

‘Rebecca’s ethos is to make science accessible to everyone, and to encourage students and the general public alike to share her love of space and science,’ says Swinburne Chief Scientist and Acting Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research) Professor Virginia Kilborn.

‘It was amazing to learn that I was one of the Victorian recipients of the award and to have all my efforts recognised, says Dr Allen.

‘I chose space because it encompasses our whole Universe! But teaching and communicating is also learning as you are challenged to step back and understand how others learn.

‘We have launched several meaningful outreach programs at Swinburne and it is my hope that this award shines a light on those efforts. Our ambitions are to see these initiatives grow so that we can reach even more students and inspire the community.

‘By using immersive and interactive programs to share our knowledge, we can reach diverse audiences and empower them through hands-on experiences.’

Young Tall Poppy Science Awards

The Young Tall Poppy Science Awards were established in 2000. They are run by the Australian Institute of Policy and Science (AIPS) to honour up-and-coming scientists who combine world-class research with a passionate commitment to communicating science.  Young Tall Poppies are nominated by their peers and are early career researchers who have under ten years’ post-doctoral experience. Selection is based on research achievement and leadership potential.