Peter Doherty Awards for Excellence in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Education

Students who have:

• completed Year 11 in a Queensland school and are currently enrolled in at least 2 approved Year 12 senior science, technology, engineering or mathematics subjects (STEM)
• attained an A standard of achievement or equivalent in at least 2 applicable Queensland Curriculum and Assessment Authority or other approved curriculum senior STEM subjects in Year 11.

Teachers who:

• work in a Queensland school and have implemented strategies to lift student performance in STEM
• work in a Queensland early childhood education context and have implemented strategies to engage children in STEM learning
• inspire others by ensuring every student succeeds through their ongoing contributions to the learning outcomes of both students and other staff and/or community.

Scientific assistants, teacher aides or other support officers who support the operational aspects of a dynamic and efficient STEM school curriculum.

Schools that demonstrate initiative and commitment in managing and promoting STEM across the whole school and within the community.

Schools that encourage productive (STEM) partnerships with Queensland schools, tertiary, industry, business, government, research or education institutions. Education partners may also be a school volunteer, school mentor, community organisation or a cluster of schools working together on productive (STEM) initiatives.