The Australian Centre for Student Equity and Success acknowledges Indigenous peoples across Australia as the Traditional Owners of the lands on which the nation’s campuses are situated. With a history spanning more than 60,000 years as the original educators, Indigenous peoples hold a unique place in our nation. We recognise the importance of their knowledge and culture, and reflect the principles of participation, equity, and cultural respect in our work. We pay our respects to Elders past, present, and future, and consider it an honour to learn from our Indigenous colleagues, partners, and friends.

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Applications for the 2017 Indigenous STEM Awards open on 16 October 2017. This term is the perfect opportunity to plan and collect evidence for applications/nominations.

The Indigenous STEM Awards recognise, reward and promote the achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people studying and working in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) fields. The role of professionals, teachers and mentors is also recognised in supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students in pursuing STEM education and careers.

There are six award categories for nomination:

• The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Student Science and Maths Award
• The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Student STEM Achievement Awards
• School Award
• Teacher Award
• STEM Champion Award
• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander STEM Professional Awards

Award winners will be eligible for a range of awards that provide opportunities to develop STEM inquiry passion and skills further.

APPLICATIONS OPEN: Monday 16 October 2017
APPLICATIONS CLOSE: Friday 10 November 2017

Find out more: www.csiro.au/Indigenous-awards

The Indigenous STEM Awards are part of the Indigenous STEM Education Project, funded by the BHP Billiton Foundation and delivered by CSIRO.