Nominate a worthy local scientist

As part of National Science Week, Coast Community News (CCN) would like to celebrate and acknowledge the hard work of our local scientists, students and organisations.

We invite you, our readers, to nominate a scientist, whether an established expert or an up-and-coming talent, or an organisation that is making a difference in the scientific community.

The Central Coast is home to a range of individuals, organisations and businesses that quietly conduct groundbreaking research, offering valuable insights that help drive progress across all fields, be it medical, food, environmental, social, industrial, technological or others.

Science is a pursuit dedicated to discovery and understanding, where the inquisitive minds of our local scientists and researchers tirelessly work to reveal findings that impact us all.

From medical breakthroughs like food production, medical and hygiene practices that have saved countless lives, to advances in transportation systems – cars, planes, and trains that have revolutionised the way we live – science is at the core of much of our everyday experiences.

The computing revolution, sparked by scientific research, has brought us into an era of incredible innovation, and today, we stand on the verge of developing artificial intelligence systems that could emulate human reasoning.

Additionally, ongoing research into the human mind, linking behaviours to past events, continues to deepen our understanding of the social world around us.

On the Central Coast, we are fortunate to have many individuals and organisations pushing the boundaries of knowledge.

From local university campuses and research institutes to entrepreneurs and community-driven projects, the spirit of scientific inquiry is alive and well locally, though it often does not get the recognition it deserves.

By celebrating the contributions of our local scientific community, we can inspire the next generation of researchers and continue the important tradition of using science to improve the world around us.

Please send your nominations to editorial@centralcoastnews.net by August 19.

This is not a competition, but rather a celebration of locals.

This is CCN’s way of contributing to the national profiling of science locally.

Let’s celebrate the pursuit of knowledge and discovery together this National Science Week.