Cowra High school student Ellee White has been named as a recipient of the prestigious Victor Chang School Science Awards.
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By nurturing these inquisitive scientific minds, we are cementing a strong future for Australian research
- Dr Alastair Stewart
Ellee is one of 13 Year 11 students from the Western NSW region to receive one of the awards which are presented for excellence in the field of science.
Showing promise in the areas of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM), Ellee and her fellow recipients continue to challenge themselves in the classroom, despite current trends.
As Australia’s student performance and international ranking in school science continues to decline, Western NSW students’ interest and commitment to STEM continues to soar.
Named after the late cardiac surgeon and pioneer of modern heart transplantation, Dr Victor Chang, these awards were established to celebrate young, gifted students and to foster growth in scientific studies.
The Victor Chang School Science Awards help raise community awareness and appreciation of the important contribution scientists can make to our everyday lives.
Dr Alastair Stewart from the Victor Chang Cardiac Research Institute believes that by guiding and encouraging these students to consider a career in STEM, the legacy of Australian discovery will only become stronger.
“By nurturing these inquisitive scientific minds, we are cementing a strong future for Australian research,” Dr Stewart said.
“We’ve got such a proud history of discovery and it’s through students like these, that the fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics will continue to flourish in Australia.”
“As a scientist you not only contribute to building knowledge and understanding, but you’re also a driver in economic, environmental, health, social and technological advances.
“The opportunities are truly endless,” Dr Stewart said.
The winners will join more than 200 students from across NSW on a tour of the Victor Chang Institute, and have the opportunity to learn first-hand from our world-renowned scientists.
Ellee will receive her award in Dubbo on November 29.
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