Awarded to an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander undergraduate or postgraduate student who has demonstrated excellence in STEM studies.
Now in its 24th year, the Premier's Science Awards recognises and celebrates the outstanding scientific research and engagement taking place in Western Australia.
This year, 2 finalists have been selected for the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander STEM Student Scientist of the Year category:
Jared Williams
Central Queensland University
Jared Williams is a young Yamatji student from Geraldton who finished high school as a non-ATAR student with below standard results and now achieves consistent high distinctions across his STEM bachelor’s degree demonstrating excellence and leadership.
Jared is in his third year of university with a GPA of 6.667, has been recognised three times by the university's School of Engineering and Technology with a letter of Commendation. His academic success, personal resilience, and creative achievements demonstrate his potential as a future First Nations leader and role model in the STEM community.
Taleah Ugle
The University of Western Australia and The Kids Research Institute Australia
With a strong drive to pursue postgraduate Medicine, Taleah Ugle has demonstrated excellence in her academics and community contributions. While completing a Bachelor of Science, Taleah had taken on several leadership roles as Women’s Officer for the UWA Student Guild and Co-Chair of the Referendum Working Group, reflecting her commitment to advocacy and positive change.
After completing two Aurora Foundation internships, she now works as an Aboriginal Research Assistant at The Kids Research Institute Australia with the Healthy Skin and Acute Rheumatic Fever Prevention Team, building a strong foundation for her future in health.
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