Macquarie researcher Dr Rachael Gallagher has been recognised with a prestigious Young Tall Poppy Science Award at a recent ceremony in Sydney.
Dr Gallagher is an ecologist who combines location data from digitised herbarium specimens with information on their functional traits, to map and analyse patterns of plant function in the Australian landscape.
The Tall Poppy awards 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. The awards are held on a state by state basis to celebrate researchers across science, engineering and mathematics.
“Many Young Tall Poppies go on to achieve even greater things and to become inspiring leaders in their field,” she said. “They also become role models by working with the education and community sectors to encourage greater engagement in science,” said AIPS General Manager, Camille Thomson.
As part of the Young Tall Poppy campaign, award winners will spend a year sharing their knowledge with school students, teachers and the broader community through workshops, seminars and public lectures.
"A Young Tall Poppy offers a wonderful opportunity to work more closely with young people, communicating the results of my research. I am absolutely delighted to be part of initiatives which recognise the excellence and dedication of early-career researchers in science,” said Dr Gallagher.
Young Tall Poppies are nominated by their peers and are early career researchers who have under 10 years post-doctoral experience. Selection is based on research achievement and leadership potential. Over 500 young scientists have been honoured nationally since the awards were established in 2000.
Dr Gallagher is an ecologist who combines location data from digitised herbarium specimens with information on their functional traits, to map and analyse patterns of plant function in the Australian landscape.
The Tall Poppy awards 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. The awards are held on a state by state basis to celebrate researchers across science, engineering and mathematics.
“Many Young Tall Poppies go on to achieve even greater things and to become inspiring leaders in their field,” she said. “They also become role models by working with the education and community sectors to encourage greater engagement in science,” said AIPS General Manager, Camille Thomson.
As part of the Young Tall Poppy campaign, award winners will spend a year sharing their knowledge with school students, teachers and the broader community through workshops, seminars and public lectures.
"A Young Tall Poppy offers a wonderful opportunity to work more closely with young people, communicating the results of my research. I am absolutely delighted to be part of initiatives which recognise the excellence and dedication of early-career researchers in science,” said Dr Gallagher.
Young Tall Poppies are nominated by their peers and are early career researchers who have under 10 years post-doctoral experience. Selection is based on research achievement and leadership potential. Over 500 young scientists have been honoured nationally since the awards were established in 2000.
